slothgang19

Hello, I am a senior graduating in December (BSN) and have a few questions in order to prepare for CRNA school. I love critical care and have worked as a nurse tech in the CCU for about half a year now. When I graduate I plan to work in a level 1 STICU. Their residency program is 1 whole year. How do CRNA schools view residency in terms of experience? The main school I’m looking into runs applications through September, so I’d look to apply with 1 year residency and a little over half a year working. Their page says average acceptance is 24 months. I’m not sure if this changes anything but I’d also have 2 semesters of clinical in the ICU. I would definitely have my CCRN, ACLS, and PALS prior to application. The average acceptance GPA is around 3.5 and mine will be around 3.75-3.8. Well known undergrad, requires reapplication into nursing program sophomore year, 100% NCLEX first time pass rate many consecutive semesters, Plenty of volunteer, shadow hours, etc. Also was a tutor for pharmacology. The CRNA program doesn’t require me to take the GRE since my GPA is high enough, but would it appear lazy if I didn’t. I’m pretty set on this school and CRNA as a career, so mainly just seeking advice on residency as experience and if I should take the GRE or not. Also any general advice to prepare for CRNA school applications? Sorry for the long post but thanks for any advice in advance!