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If you want to have a better chance of getting into CRNA school quickly...get adult ICU experience.

Anyone else on this board going to RFU in March?

I've been accepted to Rosalind Franklin University starting in March. Has anyone else on here been accepted?

Call down to the OR or the anesthesia department at your hospital and tell them that you would like to shadow a CRNA.

You have 6 years before then in which you can make it through a program. Also, I don't think the DNP is going to occur in all NA programs until 2025.

Get your GPA up or you are not going to be competitive whatsoever. Many schools will not consider you if you can't meet the minimums, such as GPA, GRE, etc.

This is not the norm though, there is always the exception. Programs are taking a big risk by accepting a nurse with almost no experience off orientation. You can go and apply, and may get an interview, but most likely will not be accepted.

I started applying to schools in June 2009

I'm sure there will be. I have a feeling that commute is going to get really long! I talked with someone that is in the program now that commuted from there and she said it got really long when she had to commute for anatomy in the summer five days a...

I received the form to send with the deposit. I haven't received anything related to class or books. Maybe all that will be coming once the spots are filled. Financial aid information is right on the website, and the office is very helpful. Are you g...

Congratulations! The deposit is $500. Is RFU your first choice or are you waiting on some other schools? I think it will be a great experience. I recently talked with a student in the program and she said without a doubt she feels she will be more th...

You could apply for 2011, but you will most likely not be competitive and most managers are not going to write you a solid LOR at that point. If you start in the ICU in September of 2010, you would have to be applying for programs right away. You wil...

I bought a Master cardiology and I really like it....neccessary? Not really.

I admire the OP motivation. Bojar is a great resource. I started in the CVSICU right out of school and wanted to learn more than I was being taught and read all I could get my hands on. Take the CCRN. All the extra work I did payed off as I was accep...

Just be willing to relocate and apply to a few schools and you should get in on the first time around from the looks of your resume...if you can interview well.

Sorry GLBK, wanted to post some things privately, but cannot do that as I can't PM

I just received an invitation to interview via email today, so I would think you all would be hearing soon!

That makes sense. Yeah, we don't have any kids, but I imagine that makes it that much more difficult to be away. I have doubts about Mayo's program. I really didn't want to stay in Rochester as the town is as boring as it gets. I have heard the progr...

Congrats...yeah, the distance might not be fun, but I think it may enable us to get some more unique experiences in smaller community hospitals that are more autonomous to CRNAs. I'm at Mayo, where are you at in the Cities? Good luck at Rush.

I sent in my deposit today, anyone else accepted/attending?

Why would they send you to the floor over a few mistakes? (as long as they are not major ones such as patient deaths). I would talk to your manager to get the real scoop and relay your concerns. Let them know that you want to learn and get better, I ...

Great! How were the clinical sites? Did you get some good experiences at CRNA only sites? I had a good vibe after the interview and am looking forward to getting started.

Go and get your RN and BSN...you won't be able to do much in critical care until then. You will need them to apply to CRNA school anyway.