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I’m further along in the program so I’m not part of the hybrid group, but I can tell you its really no different in terms of the classes themselves. They take the same classes we do in person, they have the same teachers and its the same material but instead of being in person its online. I’m not a huge fan of it being hybrid because I feel that it sort of makes it look like those online NP programs which don't do the profession any good. In the end however, they are still required to come to campus 3 weeks per semester and do the same amount of clinical practicing time. There really haven’t been a lot of major changes other than that. As for experience with nerve blocks, thats not really up to the program but more so the facilities where you do your clinicals. In order to graduate though, you are required to do a certain number of blocks, regardless of what school you go to. But of the students I’ve talked to who are about to graduate, all have gotten way more blocks than are required by the NBCRNA.

That’s how I understood her post also, I think she meant it like a residency/new grad program. When I applied to CRNA programs, I just said “I started in November 2018” and they didn’t ask if that was when I started training. If they ask be honest, but as far as taking a job without any kind of training…DO NOT take an ICU job without a training program when you’re fresh out of school, you will kill someone. I doubt any ICU would hire a new grad without any kind of residency program anyway though. These programs are how you really learn to become an ICU nurse, nursing school is just the basics of nursing really. My goal was to leave bedside after 1 year also and go to CRNA school, but even at the 1 year mark I just didn’t feel ready. I ended up working for almost 3 years ultimately. Just try to learn as much as you can and take it all in, before you know it you’ll be near the 1 year mark and you can see if you’re ready, then go for it! Good Luck OP

I’m a student in the program and I can tell you first hand, I had a lot of the same questions and concerns you did when applying here. I did a lot of research before applying so I can answer some of these for you. First, I think some people have an opinion of it based on the fact that it’s Keiser University which some people equate to University of Phoenix type programs. While there’s nothing wrong with UPhoenix, people don’t consider it effective for teaching stuff like Anesthesia. Keiser is actually a pretty big international school with all kinds of upper level medical programs, CRNA, PA, etc. At the end of the day, it’s an accredited school and will allow you to sit for boards which is most important. Second, yes there were accreditation issues a few years back, but they’ve since been resolved. The issues weren’t that the school was terrible and risked losing its status. As I understood it, it had something to do with regional accreditation which ALL schools everywhere in the US have to do. So originally the program was apart of FGCU, so they were under FGCUs regional accreditation. Then the school split off to become Wolford, which was its own standalone CRNA school. But because it was a standalone CRNA program only, they had difficulty maintaining all the criteria for regional accreditation which is required of general schools like the ones that have all kinds of programs. Once they joined up with Keiser, those regional issues we’re resolved since it was no longer a standalone program. Third, I personally know some people who have graduated and have jobs in the field. People in and out of state also. And ask any CRNA currently working, they’ll tell you no one cares where you graduated from. I don’t know about who they’ve denied so I can’t answer that part, but I can tell you that everyone in my class is pretty damn smart. We don’t have anyone in the class who is not deserving of being there, meaning everyone has solid ICU experience, and they’re sharp. From what I’ve heard, they’re interviewing a lot of people for this upcoming class but the max they can accept is 32. From my own personal experience, I can tell you so far I’m really happy with my decision to come here. The program is hard make no mistake, but it is absolutely doable. The teachers are also nice, they’re not merciless people who will fail you for silly things, they want you to be successful. So far I have zero complaints other than the city of Naples itself which is a bit expensive. Hope that helps. Sorry for the long reply, I just wanted to put your mind at ease.

You’ll have no problem getting in, as long as you don’t bomb the interview. You should be able to get into a number of schools with those stats honestly

Yes they do have rolling admissions. Next class is Jan 2022!

Wow you’re a life saver, just saved me so much money as I prefer to read class notes and other sources before using a textbook anyway! I’m prepping myself for a crazy ride this semester but advice like this really helps!

Sorry for a bump, but I was just wondering if any previous or current students could shed some light on the books situation? I saw earlier some people recommended saving the money and not buying any books first semester. Would anyone agree with this? Also, what about the second semester? And if anyone still has the Digital copies, wanna share? ?

Thank you! I emailed you!

Hi NurseKar, I’m trying to send you a PM but I guess I’m not allowed yet. Is there somewhere else I could contact you, that you check frequently? Just had a quick question as I may be going here as well!

Yeah what was the interview like?? What kinds of questions did they ask you, if you remember?