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RN, BSN, graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh. 4 years of OR exp. and only 1 in ICU, this was a big sticking point during my interview...How about yourself?

I did...I was wait-listed...too bad. I didn't apply anywhere else, this year anyway. I actually received a letter from Columbia on Feb. 2nd notifying me...If there is an opening and I'm accepted I'll find out by the 21st of Feb. How about yourself?

You may need to take other classes as requirements for the respective programs you wish to pursue (ie., physics)...prove yourself by ace-ing any classes you need to take and rock the GRE. Re-taking classes will also prove that you are motivated and that your study habits have improved. Most of us have undergrad indescretions we'd love to go back and erase now that our level of maturity has grown...Experience and reccomendations will weigh heavily also. Get into a high acuity ICU and stay involved...make the most of the experiences...If you really want to do this you'll do what it takes...I was in the same boat and have my personal interview later this month...

Thanks for the info...did it work out for your collegues? I'm just hoping for the best...I appreciate the support.

Hello all. I just scheduled my interview with Columbia for admission to their Nurse Anesthesia program! I understand they only recently began including personal interviews in their admission process. Does anyone have any familiarity with their interview process (clinical or personal questions) or advice they could offer? Much appreciated!