murphy01

You can do this!!! Some CRNA programs are more forgiving than others with low undergraduate grades, ask around by calling the schools directly. You can take graduate level science courses and show that you are able to compete. This will help. Take the CCRN (and pass) when you are qualified with ICU experience. This looks good on your application too. I have been there myself with a low GPA. Unfortunately, bad grades follows you around FOREVER. Yet do not get discouraged. I have stuck it out, you can too. Things are looking hopeful for admission this fall. If you can, move to where the school is located and work at that hospital. Schools might be inclined to chose from their own staff. It seems to work this way at Rush in Chicago. (The nurses there work VERY hard so I am not saying that they are given anything.) The instuctors have the benefit of seeing them in action. Keep moving ahead. Do not let anyone discourage you.

Rush keeps it simple. Two interviews on the same day. Both are short, one to discuss your prior class work and the second one to discuss your clinical skills. We did not get a tour. The slide show about their program was comprehensive and concise. I suggest that you know the ACLS inside out. I had to calulate the amount of atropine needed with a 75kg patient. (The ACLS calls for 0.02mg/kg) I am so glad that I reviewed this before the interview!