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lovehearts. i havn't seen jeff around so i have no idea. i think last year it was around 30-somthing. i want to say it was less this year but i really dont know. ive been too focused on school to pay attention to those conversations. goodluck tho!

hey guys i am a student at cincy now, congradulations on interviewing and having it done. isnt that a great load off? the posts keep getting sent to my email so ive been reading them and i just wanted to let you guys know i think they are accepting around 12-13. (that's all the classroom will hold) our class started off with 13, 1 person decided to go somewheres else, and 1 person decided they didnt want to do it anymore after a few weeks. also, looking back on my calender, they called us jan 10 last year to let us know. hope that helps with the wait. enjoy the holidays and keep your fingers crossed. good luck everyone.

have you met jeff a from st. e's? he would be good to meet as well. i believe they let us know a few weeks after new years. good luck.

Congradulations! :yeah:thats awesome. there are already a lot of good tips on here which are what i used. so be sure to take some time and research this site. if they have not told you this then i will tell you, to prepare for the interview like the ccrn test. thats probably the best advice. they will get right down to the bussiness of asking clinical questions. some you will know, some you will 'kind of know,' some you won't have a clue.. remember you will have to explain what you know so practice saying this stuff outloud to yourself or to whoever will listen, even to the mirror. i cant give you specific questions, but review your drugs, ABGS, ACLS, basic vent 'stuff,' and hemodynamics... also, whatever your area of specialty is might give rise to certain questions... really, you will in a way dictate the direction of your own interview. YOU will probably be the one who starts the dialog after introductions, so have an 'opening statement' of sorts ready to introduce yourself, and experience. everyones interview is a little different. if they ask a question you happen to know alot about, talk it up. if you don't know, then don't talk yourself into a corner. say what you know and don't be afraid to say, 'i'm familar with it, but i'm not exactly sure?' or something to that effect. try to come up with your 'last resort' response when they ask something that's over your head. something besides, 'ahhh, i don't know?' also, don't totally forget about the fluff questions, like 'why do you want to be a CRNA,' or 'why is your gpa low?' you may or may not get a few of these, but if your not prepared these things can take you off guard and you'll be sitting there like a drooling idiot, 'ahh, well umm, ahhh...' try to predict what they'll ask you, ask yourself what they would want to know about? and then reheorifice your responses over and over. when they ask, you will hardly even have to think... instead you can be thinking about stuff like, what causes lactic acidoisis, or what receptors dopamine activates... just be as prepared as you can, which will help with the nerves. your interview will be conducted by the area clinical coordinators, (hopefully you've met a few of them already while shadowing at their hospitals, if not, there's still time before the interview PLUS you'll be fresh in their memory) maybe a few students if we're not studying, and maybe someone from texas? plan on anywhere from 4-10 people. the interview lasts around 20-40 mins, but it will seem like 10. then hopfully you'll be walking out of there with wings on your feet feeling good about the whole thing... thats about all i can think of, besides the usual fluff stuff like make eye contact, sit up straight, etc.. try to be mindful of that stuff. but your probably going to squirm some, afterall, no ones used to being in the hot-seat like that. you'll be a little nervous, just try and relax, they are not out to get you or grill you over the coals. but -do come prepared- or you will crash and burn all on your own. those are the people where the interview-horror stories come from. if you fail to prepare-then prepare to fail. you'll do great. good luck, let me know how it goes. -spidey

JD. good for you, it sounds like you should definitly get an interview, and have a very good chance of getting in. i dont remember exactly when i got the invite, but texas doesnt interview until december so probably sometime in mid november would be my guess. i would definitly call texas and confirm your application is complete and ask when they will let you know about interviews. did you apply to UC as well? i think they should have interviewed already maybe? good luck and just keep up with your ccrn knowledge esp. cardiac since thats your area, they will usually zero in on your experience background. spidey.

JD. it seems like alot of people are put off by the 'distance learning' thing, but really it hasn't been bad. of course you are at a slight disadvantage than others who are 'on site' with the instructor right there. the professors are very available via email and phone, but sometimes it cant replace going in, sitting down and asking questions face to face. so it IS a factor, but only a minor one. just like wind speed-direction on game day is a factor but certainly not the end all. it does require you to be a little more self disciplined/self-reliant (but thats a good quality for a CRNA anyway.) so far ive only had to email professors a few times. plus, if you want-need to, it is all wired up and you can ask questions during lecture as well, lectures are live/real-time with texas. a huge advantage to this program is you can go back anytime and re-watch lectures if you didnt quite get it the 1st time around, which i promise you will be thankful for that feature. as far as the application process, its just like any other schools; letters of recommendation, gre, gpa bla bla bla.. just get r done, and make sure you CALL to confirm your application is complete. if you have a decent gre, gpa and experience requirements, it should get you an interview. if you can also manage to pass the ccrn, that will help you tremendously. if you get an interview let me know and ill give you a few tips. plus theres already some good ones on here that i used. you WILL need to prepare for it. its not one of those tell us your strengths and weaknesses crap questions-BS answer sessions. its right down to the bussiness of your critical care knowledge so come packing some heat. one more thing, just make sure its what you want to do b/c getting in is the easy part, when they say 60-90 hours class+study time per week, its no joke. it is do-able tho, but just know your going to have to work. speaking of i should be getting off here and back to it. take care and good luck. are you applying this year? let me know if you have any other questions. -spidey

JD, I am a 1st year SRNA at texas wesleyan at the cincy/KY site. if you still have any questions let me know. -spidey

yes i applied to WCU and SCU, i interviewed at SCU, -have not heard yet- and was invited to interview at WCU on aug 1 or 2 but i can't make it and they don't have other dates to offer and wont do a phone interview, so wasnt meant to be.

i looked on the AANA website, WCU is apparently has accredited until 2010.

mmm? i dont know, they advertise that they are fully accredited. the only directer i know of is cheryl johnson, and as far as i know she still is the directer. your right though, caution is advised with a new program. thx.

Is anyone going to either western carolina or south carolina crna programs? or has anyone applied, going there or knows anything about the quality of their program? thanks, spidey.

thanks for getting back to me. all good info. ecu sound like a great school, and i'm getting more excited about it. i really like the front loaded style, and small class idea. what did you mean when you say the 'onus' (great gre word btw, i had to look it up) is all on you? isnt it always? i mean thats not to say there isnt support for you if needed? how have you found the classes to be? did you take any core classes beforehand? im not sure if i could do that being in a different state? (ohio) i suppose im getting way ahead of myself tho. 1st the interview. is there any tips/advice you could share on what to expect there? this is my 1st one so the idea of it is a bit nerve racking. thanks for all the info, it does help. ecu really sounds like a place i would like to be. whats the area like in general. is it a nice town, any outdoor stuff to do? i know its near the ocean.. well, again gettting ahead of myself. speaking of which i have a interview to prepare for! thanks again. spidey...

hello. i am in the interview phase now for crna school. since ive been out of school awhile and for get most of the chemistry/a&p stuff i'm a bit nervous and worried about my study habits... i'm interested in knowing more about your memorizing tech.. thanks. DM ps. were you out of school awhile when you started back? do you learn pretty much everything you need in school, or is it being built on a bunch of stuff you should already know???

thanks a ton, some of that i knew, some i didnt.. it was all extremely helpful. so far i have 1 interview at eastern carolina on june 19.. it is my first one so we'll see how it goes.

Can anyone shed any light on ECU's crna program. strengths/weakness, etc. interviewing process?? thanks.