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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

    The best advice we've ever heard (directly from a CRNA Program Faculty member no less!) is "Preparing for your interview should start while you're in the ICU, working on your application." To...
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    Florida International University (FIU) CRNA 2025

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

    The best advice we've ever heard (directly from a CRNA Program Faculty member no less!) is "Preparing for your interview should start while you're in the ICU, working on your application." To...
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    BSN->DNP or MSN->DNP?

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

    As others mentioned, no need for your MSN first. Get into a high-acuity ICU as soon as you can (new grads can go into the ICU too ?), aim to get a few shadowing experiences and work on...
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    WVU CRNA 2023 Start

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

    The best advice we've heard from various program faculty we've worked with is "Start your interview prep now while working in the ICU-- the best way to do that is to ask 'why' whenever and however...
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    California CRNA Schools Pros/Cons

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

    The best advice we've heard from various program faculty we've worked with is "Start your interview prep now while working in the ICU-- the best way to do that is to ask 'why' whenever and however...
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    University of Evansville (UE) CRNA - 2025

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

    We've got a great episode of Nurse Anesthesia Educators: Unplugged (a private podcast featuring interviews with program faculty from around the country) inside the Academy w. Dr. Fitch, the Program...
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    The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio CRNA Program - 2024 Start

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

    Thank you for following along! We appreciate you! Kudos to you for doing your research and finding what works for you!! Cheering you
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    CRNA volunteer opportunities

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to healthxo33's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi there! Great question, and congrats on starting your path to CRNA, it's a great career! Most programs don't have a particular preference for what type of volunteer experience you have, they...
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    Texas Christian University (TCU) CRNA - 2025

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

    Cheering you on as you prep your applications! Remember, the application gets you the interview, but the interview is what gets you accepted! >>>The best advice we've heard from program...
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    University of Miami (UM) CRNA 2025

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

    The best advice we've heard from program faculty is "Start your interview prep now while working in the ICU-- the best way to do that is to ask 'why' whenever and however often you can!" Also, be...
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    The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio CRNA Program - 2024 Start

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

    Hi there! Wanted to give you a free interview prep guide as you work on your application. Cheering you on!! https://www.cspaedu.com/questions You got
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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

    Hey future USF applicants! If you plan to apply, you should plan to interview! Start your interview prep now while working in the ICU-- the best way to do that is to ask "why" whenever and however...
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    Do you think I Can get into CRNA School?

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to wizards1999's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    WAY TO GO! So excited for you. Keep us posted!! Rooting for
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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

    You can do this!! You'll want to make sure you apply to schools who don't require the CCRN (though, understand that the applicant pool is more competitive than ever, so you may have to get it after...
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    Do you think I Can get into CRNA School?

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to wizards1999's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Woo hoo!! Appreciate you tuning in, please do keep us posted!!
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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

    This is great advice. Thank you for the podcast shoutout, too! Congratulations on your acceptance and thank you for paying-it-forward to the next round of Aspiring CRNAs!! Cheering you on as you...
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    Do you think I Can get into CRNA School?

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to wizards1999's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think you have strong stats; yes, there will be people with more experience than you but if you have a strong resume and personal statement, you can land an interview (presuming they're a program...
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    Children's National Hospital PICU

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to healthxo33's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know the acuity of the patient's there, but wanted to cheer you
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    PICU or Adult ICU

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to healthxo33's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Great advice., bbnurseH!! To the original poster-- just make sure that your desired program(s) say they "accept" PICU and not "on a case by case basis"; the latter is a tougher hill to climb when...
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    Johns Hopkins CTSICU

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to ssh41's topic in Critical Care

    What ICU are you currently in? It's not always true that CVICU gives you "the best experience" for CRNA school; what's most important is the level of acuity of the patients you get, and whether...
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    depression/anxiety and CRNA

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

    Hi there! Whether you disclose anything is, I believe, completely up to you. CRNA programs also, with proper documentation, make accommodations for those with disabilities (I.e anxiety-- you may be...
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    Best Online advanced Patho

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Kmerc0341's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi there! Just a quick note that it may also be worth checking with the schools that you're interested in; some have classes they would prefer you to take or institutions they would prefer you to take...
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    CRNA hopeful, any advise ?

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

    That's awesome!! You're making all the right moves. Remember, GPA isn't everything and *many* programs are starting to look more holistically at applicants, so finding ways to stand out in other areas...
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    Calling all SRNA's (let's talk numbers)

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to JuicyJ95's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi there! It sounds like you're a pretty strong candidate overall! You may want to consider starting with a few less schools, then branching out from there if you don't get interview invites...
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    Seeking CRNA shadow opportunity in Texas

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to BSNRN2331's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi there! It may be helpful to reach out to your local and/or state associations; you can also try calling around town. Try dental clinics, endoscopy clinics, fertility clinics, Ophthalmology clinics,...