micurn95

Hi guys, I am looking for advice from current SRNAs, CRNAs or even another ICU RN in the same position. I am currently an RN (25yrs old) working in a level one trauma medical ICU. I am looking to apply to CRNA schools within the next few years. I currently have 3 yrs experience on this floor, CCRN, TNCC, 1 yr charge experience, preceptor for new grads and externs, member of professional unit committee, and member of our CLABSI and CAUTI committees. I have also shadowed a CRNA 24 hours so far! I graduated from an ADN program with a GPA of 3.1 while working 2 jobs sometimes 40-50hrs/week. I will finish my BSN this fall. However, I started my BSN program the next semester after from graduating nursing school and starting in the MICU. During this time, I was taking two classes. Long story short, I had 2 family members who unexpectedly got very sick, I was super stressed btw working and going btw hospitals to see them and take care of things at home. I was able to withdraw from one of my classes. But the second one was too late, (it was accelerated and the drop date had passed), I was so far behind ended up getting an F on my transcript(nursing leadership class). I took 2 yrs off from the BSN. And restarted. I have received all A's since(retook that class last spring and got an A also). From my prereqs I have an A in stats, B in micro, A chem, A in A and P 1&2. Unfortunately, that F is apart of my cumulative GPA. If I do well in the fall, I think I will graduate with around a 3.4-3.5 GPA. So I'm planning on studying and taking my GRE in the springtime and probably shadowing once more. Basically, I'm wondering if I should start applying next year or maybe I should take a graduate course to show that I am capable of graduate level work?? I think my stats are pretty good but the only thing that worries me is my GPA and that embarrassing F on my transcript. Honestly, I believe that my GPA is not a true reflection of my true capability, it is more reflective of maybe a lack of dedication at that time. I didn't realize that I wanted to be a CRNA until about two years ago! But will admissions committees understand this? P.S Thanks for taking the time to read this. I have talked with some other RNs about this at work and most ppl are saying to go ahead and apply the worst that can happen is I won't get in. Totally agree but at the same time I do not want to waste my time and $. Just hoping to get some additional insight. Is it worth trying to apply next year or should I wait and try to boost up my stats a bit??