AZRN602

I'm still pending interview! I haven't heard anything yet. Not even a rejection. So I'm very curious

Congrats to you!!! :)

Same here!! Mine changed too. Hopefully we hear something soon! :)

No!! Was told after thanksgiving

Sorry for the spam lol. I can ask and see how long we have to wait!

How did the interview go? Congrats!!

How did the interview go?

I got a call last week! I have my interview in a few days. :) good luck everyone

Hi Spolar, thanks for your reponse. I can see how it's annoying that you would think I'm already thinking about the future when I barely graduated, but it's advice like yours that will help me shape into a great ICU nurse. I always favored ICU- not employed with a unit yet but working on it. Got a job offer for PCU. Lucky to have a job offer but debating on taking the risk of applying to other positions. Your stats are phenomenal and I wish you the best in your future!! Might need to have a lot of years of ICU experience and leadership to outweigh my gpa but I'm okay with that. Like you said I need to be a good ICU nurse and I think with the years I'll dedicate beyond the minimum 1-2 year experience will compensate for it.

I've seen and helped codes. I was a tech for 4 years. I believe with the time I dedicate and work as an ICU nurse as well as training, learning, and observing I would be comfortable being responsible in running a code. Of course, that's not something I plan on doing perfectly right away. That's why I'm so eager to work at an icu floor. I want to try to shadow crna's. I'm just ready to get the ball rolling

Hey there. Guess we can get personal since not much of my info is on here. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis last year, age of 22. Never had any kind of diagnostic testing done. This was in the middle of my nursing program. It wasn't until my second colonoscopy screening that made me think I want to fulfill CRNA. My anesthesiologist was a man honestly pushing 70 years+. He was so sweet and comforting. He knows when we go into these kinds of screenings we usually expect bad news-as this was my second colonoscopy- I already received my bad news. He sparked my interest and inspired me to become a provider like him. I never wanted to diagnose/treat people. That's why I'm not drawn to NP. I love bedside nursing but I want to eventually do more. Going back to school in the future and hopefully becoming a CRNA can lead me to helping patients find out what's wrong with them. It's the first step of discovering their diagnoses and coming up with a plan for their care. I don't know what kind of environment I'D work in as CRNA, but for me if I'm helping patients discover what's wrong with them in any aspect, that kind of care is the start to becoming healthier and maintaining quality of life.

1. I finished with a BSN gpa of 3.03... Not sure if my other college credits will tie into this gpa. But like you said it must depend on the program and what they're looking for. Can I get in touch with CRNA admissions and ask? I was thinking about going to the 2 schools out here and talking to their admissions to see what my overall profile looks like. I have 3 different transcripts with credits. 2. I received some C+'s in my nursing courses, can't think I can retake those. I can retake some sciences courses though, like gen chem/gen bio.. Also need to take biochem and ochem. 6. You answered what I was looking for-- I have 5 years until that credit expires. The two schools I am interested in don't say anything about taking classes within 5 years; does this mean there is no expiration on credits? I am not sure if there is a more extensive criteria requirement when you apply rather than what is on their website. 7. Again, the program doesn't specify if they need to be online/in person. I feel like if it was a requirement then I would need to take it in person and they'd say it on their website. 8. I am so excited for you to start your journey. I am new to all nurses but if there is an option to follow your posts I will.

COngrats!

Hey everyone! First would like to thank you for opening this post. I am a recent BSN graduate awaiting to take NCLEX. I have accepted a PCU job offer because it was the first job offer I have applied for and received. However, I know I need ICU experience in order to qualify for CRNA school. Been debating on applying for ICU positions once I have my license. I need to make my application look competitive because my nursing gpa is not. When I was in school, I just wanted to pass with the bare minimum. Now I seriously regret that. I plan on taking science courses that are required for programs that I have not taken i.e. physics, biochemistry with the hopes of getting a grade to boost my gpa. My program was strictly nursing, so I don't know how that plays with everything. Anyways... Here are my list of questions. I live in Arizona, not sure if I plan on relocating.. Maybe if I struggle with getting accepted in AZ. Thank you in advance for responding. 1. GPA: Know anyone who was accepted with a low gpa? 2. Science classes: extra science classes added into my already completed gpa from my BSN program? Or does it count as credit? 3. How to network with CRNA's? Shadowing? Where to find them and ask... 4. Anyone apply and get interviewed/accepted in an Arizona school? 5. What to do to look like an outstanding candidate-- leadership, management, volunteering? 6. Do science credit expires? 7. Are online science classes acceptable? I took microbio and some anatomy/physiology classes online 8. Tell me about your CRNA journey!!! Accepted or not.. Tell me your plans. :) If I have anymore questions I won't be shy on asking. Thank you for your input again!!!