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I talked to two of the professors. They didn't see any issue with it, as long as it doesn't cause you to get behind. You'll be taking three classes, totaling 9 credit hours from my understanding. It sounds like you'll mostly just have weekly assignments to do. The heavy stuff will start in the fall.

Three of us are at Edgewater Crossing on the PCB side. I know one is at 10x, A couple are at the Island Reserve Condos. There are several others on the Lynn Haven side at The Reserve and I believe Enclave. Several classmates went the roommate route with a 2+ bedroom apartment/condo to save some money. A lot of us study together in groups often so that's not a bad idea. It really depends on your location/roommate/furnished or not preferences. When I first came down, I was told to look at PCB or Lynn Haven. Hopefully that'll give you some ideas. I can only speak for Edgewater Crossing. It's right by the beach & a Walmart. It's about 5 miles/10 minutes from campus. They also have a pool/hot tub/grill area where they host events. We haven't gotten to take part in the events yet due to the COVID restrictions, but I'm sure that'll be an option for you guys (the pool, hot tub, and grill are still available). As far as the other places, you guys should get assigned to a classmate from this cohort for any additional questions you may have. They'll be able to give you a better idea about the places they're at. Everyone is really friendly, so don't hesitate to reach out! We're all here to help each other succeed!

I'm sorry to hear! Don't get discouraged! If you feel this place is right for you, I highly encourage asking what your weaknesses were & reapplying for the next run in August! It'll show them that you're dedicated and willing to put in the necessary work to get there. If nothing else, it may help when you apply to other schools. I didn't get in my first go either. I asked how I could improve & reapplied. They remembered me and noticed that I had worked on everything they mentioned. If you have any questions, let me know! For those that haven't gotten a rejection letter, you may still get in!

No problem! Anything I can do to help! Congrats to everyone that got in!

End of this week was mentioned in class today. It sounded like it was difficult for them to pick with so many great choices. If you don't get accepted this time, you may be able to reapply soon! I believe they will be doing this again in August since the program got approved for doctorate. Good luck to you all!

The GRE, PALS, and CCRN aren't required, but they do help your chances of getting picked. Other factors matter as well, such as how long you've been an ICU nurse, recent science/chem classes (and grades in them), etc. It shows them you care enough to put in the extra work. You can get in without if you're a strong applicant in other areas.

I was told you guys would be starting online in May then on campus in August since the approval went through.

It said it was an invalid email. Happy to help with any campus/clinical site questions you have though. You can also ask the other students during the zoom meeting. They're all great people! There were some that didn't respond to interview invitations in previous cohorts too, so there's still a possibility. If you get a rejection letter, keep trying! Also, be sure to ask why so you know what areas you can improve in.

First off, Congrats! I actually worked pharmacy & shadowed several CRNAs before deciding to go for it, so I know the feeling! I started looking into what classes I would need before I even started nursing school. I agree with what everyone else said. I'd focus more on taking additional/higher classes vs. retaking them. Take your GRE, get your CCRN, make sure you have ACLS, PALS, and BLS all up to date. Work ICU for sure. I know a couple people that got in on a little under 1 year experience. I was working for a bit over 3 by the time I got accepted. I know several schools only require 1. Apply to several schools. You may not even get in on your first try. If you don't ask what you could improve on & do so. I took as many science/Chemistry classes as I could before finally getting accepted. My initial year, I only applied to 3 schools. I didn't get in the first go around. After that, I wanted in so bad, I picked out my top 8 & applied to all of them. Good luck!

Not at all! Happy to help! I believe you guys will get a chance to talk to some of the class after the interview as well.

Not sure if it'll be the same for you guys, but all of us in the 2020 cohort have been on campus since we started. We were doing online for about 3 weeks in Dec/early January. It's front loaded. You start off on campus for a couple semesters then leave for your clinical sites & switch to zoom lectures. As far as the program, everyone in my cohort loves it & the professors are incredible. They are very good about working with students. Some can be more intimidating than others, ? but they're all here to help you become successful anesthetists. You definitely have to study & put the work in, it's far from miserable though. I interviewed several places & found this one to be the least stressful. They're friendly, but they are going to challenge you. I don't want to give any interview specifics away out of respect for them. Personal advice from my own interviews at several schools: 1) Brush up on your CCRN, primarily the parts that apply to anesthesia. 2) If you don't know an answer, don't be afraid to say so. Being able to admit when you don't know and need help is an important quality for a student. 3) Ask yourself why you're choosing FSU. What makes this program more appealing to you than others? Good luck to everyone! If you don't get in, don't get discouraged. This is the field that you belong in. Ask why you didn't and what you could do to improve then reapply!