SRNA1221 BSN

SRNA1221 has 7 years experience as a BSN and specializes in RN, BSN SRNA.

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1. VCU CRNA DNAP 2021

   SRNA1221 replied to Asherah's topic in SRNA

   Second year student here. I'm not aware of any of my classmates that were accepted off of the waitlist. Circumstances are certainly different this year so don't lose hope. Hang in there guys. It's worth it!

2. VCU CRNA DNAP 2021

   SRNA1221 replied to Asherah's topic in SRNA

   Hey guys, I wish I could answer your questions but this is all new. I would imagine that it would not be a panel interview with the social distancing guidelines. My interview didn't include many, if any (I honestly can't remember) clinical based ques...

3. VCU CRNA DNAP 2021

   SRNA1221 replied to Asherah's topic in SRNA

   Current VCU student here. CONGRATS to everyone that has received an invitation to interview. I hate that the current circumstances have prevented in person interviews, but the VCU NRSA staff will go above and beyond to make this work for you guys. Th...

4. What are your schools doing about COVID and clinical?

   SRNA1221 replied to DreameRN's topic in SRNA

   I see a common trend of missing the point with your responses. I gave valid explanations for each point I discussed and you reply merely with your opinion. You don't know me nor can you assume I haven't been in this field very long based on my reply....

5. What are your schools doing about COVID and clinical?

   SRNA1221 replied to DreameRN's topic in SRNA

   The COA actually released a statement classifying SRNA's as essential personnel. My program has shifted to online class and given students the option to attend clinical. Most of my classmates (along with myself) have opted to take a 2 week quarantine...

6. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

   SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in SRNA

   Hi SRNA-2020, I apologize for the late reply. Spring semester just began in full swing. I am fortunate to have my insurance through my spouse, so I can't recommend any advice on that aspect. As far as additional financial assistance, it is sparse. ...

7. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

   SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in SRNA

   Learning to study is definitely a difficult task in itself. The first couple of weeks you will feel overwhelmed and wonder if you can do it. We refer to this as imposter syndrome. The huge amount of material is overwhelming, but doable. I was killing...

8. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

   SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in SRNA

   I took a notebook and pen to take notes with when they were presenting program details before the interview. Besides that, just me, myself and I.

9. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

   SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in SRNA

   I'm not sure if we have any international students in our cohort. I would check the AANA website regarding this topic. Sorry I couldn't be of more help!

10. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in SRNA

    Right. I was disagreeing with your comment "I've found the most important things programs are going to look at are first your GPA while you were in school." Hence why I said schools typically look at the "whole package" rather than one "most importan...

11. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in SRNA

    I have to disagree on this aspect. My program used a scoring system. They didn't zone in on one aspect (like GPA), but rather the application as a whole. I also did not have my CCRN when I interviewed.

12. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in SRNA

    I want to start by admiring your determination. Great job! It takes hard work to take the steps you took after your initial bad grades. You can certainly gain acceptance into CRNA school. Several of my classmates had subpar GPAs and still gained admi...

13. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in SRNA

    I've chosen not to mention which specific school I attend until I graduate. Many schools have different requirements. General requirements are usually: 1 year ICU experience, BSN, GRE, and 2-3 letters of recommendation. Programs are highly competiti...

14. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in SRNA

    To be honest, both. Some concepts are easy to grasp, others are very difficult. I feel as though theres a good mix though. It is truly a massive volume of information, but not all of that information is difficult. It's doable, but takes a considerabl...

15. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in SRNA

    You'll do fine. Loans should definitely be sufficient without a family to support. Keep your nose to the grindstone. The professors describe the course load as "drinking from a firehose", but I find the material interesting and enjoyable, so that hel...