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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're in a strong position already, and the fact that you're looking ahead to 2026 gives you plenty of time to polish anything that still needs work. Your science GPA is competitive (3.8 is...
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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're on a solid and realistic path. Your GPA is competitive (especially that 3.83 science GPA), and having ~1.4–1.5 years of ICU experience at the time of application with >2 years by...
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    CRNA Application Advice

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to EyeSeeYou3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey there! Those are strong stats-- curious about how your resume and personal statement look? Remember, it's not *always* all about stats! And Interview Prep needs to be starting now, while...
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    Vanderbilt University CRNA Program - April 2026 start

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to CVICU96's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    LOVE that-- Maybe it is!! Stop by our booth to say hello and grab your scavenger hunt form, we'll be at booth #710 during the expo. Have a GREAT time! Cheers to your
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    Medical school to CRNA

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

    Hey there — first, major kudos to you for the comeback after that F! One F doesn't define your whole story. Be ready to address that F honestly in your application/essay (and possibly in an...
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    Job Quandary

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to RATMLPN's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey there, first off — huge congrats on your upcoming ADN graduation! That's such a big step, especially with the incredible experience you already bring to the table. 💪 You're clearly not a...
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    CRNA after FNP

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to msesay91's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will say this-- if you've got a passion for CRNA, you should go for it! There's quite a few nurses who go for CRNA after NP; check out DavidWarrenNP on social, he's shared his journey from NP...
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    CRNA Application Advice

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to EyeSeeYou3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Pipsy gave great advice in her reply-- 40 hours of shadowing is excellent and I'd recommend you consider putting your efforts into other aspects of her advice she shared. How's the acuity at...
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    Vanderbilt University CRNA Program - April 2026 start

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to CVICU96's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Are you referring to info on NTI? You can learn more about it here if so: https://www.aacn.org/conferences-and-events/nti Cheers to your
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    Advice on Advancing in Nursing

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Smwill2901's topic in Nursing Career

    This was incredible advice, thank you for
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    Vanderbilt University CRNA Program - April 2026 start

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to CVICU96's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The new Vanderbilt program will be participating in our Scavenger Hunt at NTI this year-- they will have a booth! If anyone is going, it'll be a great time to chat with program faculty. Cheering you...
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    Work requirements to apply for CRNA school

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

    Your best bet is to contact the program(s) you're interested in--- some schools accept PRN experience HOWEVER-- It's great you've got 6 years under your belt, that's very competitive- but...
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    Is Becoming a CRNA Worth It?

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Smwill2901's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey there! I may be a bit biased here, but I love being a CRNA! It's an incredibly rewarding career; yes, an extensive journey to get there but you CAN do it if it's something you really want....
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    CRNA School Help

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

    You can ABSOLUTELY gain admission to CRNA school! As Laila23 mentioned above, there's a lot of variations and nuances in how different CRNA programs calculate GPA, so researching programs first is...
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    CRNA School Help

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

    Like ICU_RN6 said-- APPLY! You won't know unless you try. Every program is different, every program weighs different aspects of requirements differently. For example, some really want a strong...
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    CRNA School Help

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

    Solid
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    CRNA Leap Certificate Program 2025

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

    I'd urge you to be well-rounded in your preparation; CRNA Programs have been known to change up their interview styles. Here's a free practice guide to help get you started: ✅ 150+ Practice...
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    CRNA - insights and/or experiences

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

    Hey there! There's a LOT of routes you can go once you become a CRNA; pain clinics, hospitals, independent practice... I've even interviewed CRNAs who've gone into aesthetics and legal areas! 🙂...
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    Am I Too Old To Become a CRNA

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

    Way 👏 To 👏 GO!! Kudos to you for going after it. Cheers to your new career, CRNA!
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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

    Start prepping for your interview now. The best thing you can do is give yourself TIME to understand the knowledge, not memorize it. Trust me, program directors and interview committees will know the...
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    ASN RN wants to become CRNA

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Just here to tell you-- YOU CAN DO IT! Maybe these articles will help inspire you? Eslyn's Story- CRNA School Acceptance at Age 58:...
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    CRNA - insights and/or experiences

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

    Hey CardiacNursing-- do you have an specific questions? It's a BROAD topic to just dive into. Are you looking for details on work/life balance of a CRNA compared to say staff nursing? Are you looking...
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    Case Western Reserve University LEAP Certificate Pathway - Summer 2025

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

    Those ARE great stats, JRIVs! And it's a GREAT sign that you're getting interviews! More importantly, while it may not feel like it, it's crucial that you remember that a wait-list IS a "Yes! We...
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    Cleveland Clinic / UH hospital / Metro CRNA average salary

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to dlee50's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Excellent! Love this. Thank you for
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    University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) CRNA - 2026

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to propofol-princess's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Rooting for