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    CRNA application for an international BSN Graduate, is it possible to get in?

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to MissUninurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You can absolutely become a CRNA in the US! We've helped many international nurses in pursuit of CRNA 🙂 Great advice in this thread so I'll do my best not to repeat much-- first things first...
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    Leave day shift for nights to go for my dream?

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Holly9's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Holly! Some strong advice in this thread! We always encourage nurses to follow their dreams if CRNA is it- but it may help you to do a bit of research first. Do you have any CRNA...
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    Texas Christian University (TCU) CRNA 2025

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to boop2000's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Rooting for you! PS You can grab a free Interview Prep Guide with 150+ Practice Questions here: https://www.cspaedu.com/questions
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    University of South Florida (USF) DNP CRNA 2025

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to CRNA2025's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    An interview invite is certainly something to be hopeful/excited about! Remember, we can sometimes be our own worst critic. We're rooting for
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    NewGrad wanting CRNA - Level 2 trauma instead of Level 1 ?

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to moonCat's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's not letting me quote the comment but regarding travel ICU nursing and CRNA- keep in mind that travelers tend to get the lower acuity patients, and CRNA schools will want to see you taking the...
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    NewGrad wanting CRNA - Level 2 trauma instead of Level 1 ?

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to moonCat's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    GREAT advice. Thank you for sharing and encouraging your fellow aspiring CRNA! Cheering you on while you work on applications. PS Here's a free interview prep guide if you'd like to get a head start...
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    Online MDE Masters of Direct Entry clinical hours. Please advise.

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Nurseinprogress24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To my knowledge, CRNA programs require a BSN; I'd recommend confirming with any programs you're interested in about the MDE and if it meets their minimum requirements. Also, if you plan to pursue...
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    CRNA Shadowing Experience

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to CSICUNurse21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You can certainly include shadowing experience on your resume; some folks have a "Professional Development" section you could list it in. I wouldn't go into detail on your resume for that would...
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    SRNA and/or CRNA - Information for Future School Applicants

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to SRNA Mentor's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That's great to hear that you had a positive experience with the CSPA/AANA event! I'm so sorry to hear about the hurdles with applying with your flexpath degree, especially after doing your due...
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    SRNA and/or CRNA - Information for Future School Applicants

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to SRNA Mentor's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi there! I want to reassure you that you CAN get into CRNA school with a pass/fail degree; it's unfortunate that quite a few aspiring CRNAs have dealt with the same rejection and need to overcome it....
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    Why do CRNA schools specifically require 1-2 years of ICU (and not OR) experience?

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Jake355's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Great reply! Thank you for sharing your experience. Cheering you on! Very helpful and insightful answer, thank you for sharing your
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    Any CRNA's in OC willing to let me shadow them for a day?

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to anesthesia4all's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congratulations! CRNA is an exciting career and shadowing is a crucial step towards achieving your goal! I encourage you to check with your employers anesthesia department (if you're at a...
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    California State University, Fullerton/Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia (CSUF) CRNA Fall 2025

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to CertifiedNeuroNerd's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    We've got two stellar episodes of our private CRNA Program Faculty podcast inside CRNA School Prep Academy with Dr. Heiner from California State University Fullerton/Kaiser Permanente School of...
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    SRNA and/or CRNA - Information for Future School Applicants

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to SRNA Mentor's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Way to go! Those are all awesome things to ensure you highlight on resume, personal statement and interview. And no- it's not too late to start using our tools! We offer monthly options, a new 6...
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    University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing - CRNA entrance stats

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to crna applicant's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Rooting for
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    Ask me anything (CRNA)

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Guest908919's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's GREAT that you're practicing your replies! Interview panels WILL push you to the edge of your knowledge base; many of them are doing this to see how you do when you don't know the answer to a...
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    University of South Florida (USF) DNP CRNA 2025

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to CRNA2025's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You can also reach out to the state association for help with finding CRNAs to shadow; we also have connections inside the Academy if you're a student with us. Cheering you
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    SRNA and/or CRNA - Information for Future School Applicants

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to SRNA Mentor's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Those are strong stats, and your GPA is not "bad" either! I would ensure that you highlight your experience and devices; traveling can *sometimes* be viewed "negatively" by CRNA programs IF they don't...
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    Question about odds of CRNA

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to TheScrub's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congratulations on the strong improvements you made! To answer your question about considering retakes & GPA-- there are a handful of programs that won't consider retakes BUT the good news...
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    RN to NP to CRNA or RN to CRNA?

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Nurseinprogress24's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi there! You do not have to have your NP to become a CRNA. If you're interested in learning how long it takes as well as what it takes to get into CRNA school (it's *very competitive*), please...
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    Officially a CRNA! Ask me anything!

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Shanneliz SRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi there! Congratulations on considering CRNA! We happen to think it's a great career path 😉 If you're interested, we offer a free 8 Steps to CRNA Planning Guide, it will outline...
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    CRNA mentorship

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to ChanRamos's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You can find a one-on-one CRNA mentor through TeachRN .com, or you can find guidance and support through CRNA School Prep Academy. We have a free weekly podcast! Best of luck! Rooting for...
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    ASPIRING CRNA

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to pat246's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you! We appreciate you tuning into the podcast and for your kind words about the Academy. Cheering to your future!
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    Lourdes University CRNA 2025

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Ashalet15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congratulations on your invitation to interview! We offer a free interview prep guide with 150+ practice questions if you'd like to grab a copy: https://www.cspaedu.com/questions Cheering...
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    ASPIRING CRNA

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to pat246's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congratulations! A word of advice for choosing the right ICU for CRNA : -- The level doesn't matter as much as the acuity; If you're not regularly seeing ventilators, vasoactive drips, your...