SpartanBSN

SpartanBSN

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  1. Rush University CRNA - 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to icunurseBSNRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Best of luck to all waitlisted candidates. I was offered a spot last Wednesday and will not be accepting as I am admitted at another program. Hopefully one of you lucky folks starts this

  2. University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) DNP Nurse Anesthesia - Fall 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to heart-on-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    100% understand your feelings and I hope answers come soon. Just giving hope to those who end up waitlisted. Not trying to belittle any feelings. The application process is horrible for the waiting...

  3. University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) DNP Nurse Anesthesia - Fall 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to heart-on-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anyone waiting for decisions waitlists are not a bad answer or a no! It is also more common than people think for waitlist candidates to move up. This is a year round process with schools around the...

  4. NorthShore University School of Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) - 2026

    SpartanBSN replied to sedationvacation26's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They interviewed like 70-80 of us last year. 1 interview session a week I believe. Groups of 8-10 in a session. 3x individual interviews w a faculty member that were like 20-30 mins long if I...

  5. University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) DNP Nurse Anesthesia - Fall 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to heart-on-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will say based on experience, the facebook number never truly reflects whether they completed the cohort yet. Some people don't use social media or know it exists if they are not in

  6. Rosalind Franklin University CRNA - May 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I revoke my statement. Clarification was made see below. The director did tell a story about a student giving their spot up Friday before class started Monday. Person came across the country over the...

  7. University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) DNP Nurse Anesthesia - Fall 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to heart-on-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNA Application Stats GPA: Overall 3.93/Science 3.8 Certification: CCRN-CMC, PALS, ACLS, BLS Experience: CVICU 1 yr 2 mo, MICU 1 yr 8 mo (Level 1 trauma in suburb of...

  8. University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) DNP Nurse Anesthesia - Fall 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to heart-on-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I chose nurse anesthesia

  9. University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) DNP Nurse Anesthesia - Fall 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to heart-on-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Additional review to blank to admit. See the long post about process I just

  10. University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) DNP Nurse Anesthesia - Fall 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to heart-on-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I want to explain the process from what I have now experienced and found on UIC grad portal, different reddit pages and forums online. As I have been a mess and checking every site online possible...

  11. University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) DNP Nurse Anesthesia - Fall 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to heart-on-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just got my admit! Watch your portal! Best of luck

  12. NorthShore University School of Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) - 2026

    SpartanBSN replied to sedationvacation26's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Some interview invites went out tn. At least for June 10th

  13. University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) DNP Nurse Anesthesia - Fall 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to heart-on-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    20 students for this class per the info

  14. University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) DNP Nurse Anesthesia - Fall 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to heart-on-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well, maybe your info is more relevant and the process is not necessarily fully complete. But at least we know they are very confident about it if they posted it to their programs official page. Thank...

  15. University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) DNP Nurse Anesthesia - Fall 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to heart-on-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When did you receive this update? Their website has it stated that they already received the accreditation status. But yes, May was the goal during the info

  16. University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) DNP Nurse Anesthesia - Fall 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to heart-on-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The school is having graduation ceremonies Wednesday to Saturday I believe. School of nursing was yesterday. So not sure how much progress the admissions department or CRNA program will be making...

  17. University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) DNP Nurse Anesthesia - Fall 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to heart-on-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    3/15 I submitted. They got my nursingCAS 3/24. I have a colleague who submitted prior to me and his status is still the committee review. So they are definitely not reviewing in chronological order of...

  18. University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) DNP Nurse Anesthesia - Fall 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to heart-on-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My current status is "additional review required" It used to say "complete, under review by department or committee”… something along those lines. Not sure what the change means or how long...

  19. University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) DNP Nurse Anesthesia - Fall 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to heart-on-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Following! In the info session decisions were said to be made by May. Best of luck to all! Also, following up on the question about living near campus. The website for NA...

  20. NorthShore University School of Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) - 2026

    SpartanBSN replied to sedationvacation26's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They will email you once they receive all materials. Just send the check. Then they follow

  21. NorthShore University School of Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) - 2026

    SpartanBSN replied to sedationvacation26's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Applied and

  22. Rush University Nurse Anesthesia Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - 2026

    SpartanBSN replied to Lisa .c's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not sure on applicants. Interviewed last year and it felt like a couple hundred people were interviewed. But according to the director at the recent open-house they only interviewed 80 last year. They...

  23. Rosalind Franklin University CRNA - May 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    At the recent open house they stated this class was full. Only can hope for a seat to open by someone withdrawing their spot. Best of luck fellow

  24. Rush University Nurse Anesthesia Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - 2026

    SpartanBSN replied to Lisa .c's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Following

  25. Rosalind Franklin University CRNA - May 2025

    SpartanBSN replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No idea. I know including myself, three people from my unit at my hospital alone are on the list. In the forums quite a large number responded being on it, I did not count but I feel like eyeballing...