yoroy2001

You sound pretty competitive. I took Pathophysiology at UNCG online. That transferred in. Some classmates took Advanced Pharm from RIC before admission, but not sure if it's offered online at any point. If you could find Advanced Pharm or Biochem that would lighten a load the first semester. I have some friends at other schools that took Biochem online from Oregon State. I'm not 100% sure it would transfer. I'm sure if you found some classes you wanted to take you could email the program to double check.

I am in the program currently. I would say definitely have your CCRN. If you can have some grad classes under your belt that would be great. Even if it doesn't help with admission it will help with course load if you get in. Looks like you're CVICU which is great experience. Minimum is a year, but I am sure they would prefer more. More the better! I am not sure exactly what they want, but I would assume above a 3.0 in nursing and science and above 300 total GRE to be competitive. Anything more specific let me know. Good luck!

Sorry. I don't know much of anything to tell you. I hope you find out soon. If you don't get in try again. This was my second time applying when I got in.

I was fortunate a week or so ago to find out I've been accepted to RIC for the CRNA program. You will need ICU experience. Most schools minimum requirement is a year. You might need more to be competitive. A high acuity ICU with hemodynamic monitoring would be ideal (CVICU, SICU, CICU). Get your CCRN after being in the ICU, and any other pertinent certifications. You'll need to take the GRE for most schools. To be more competitive you might want to enroll in a grad class such as pathophys or research. Kind of the down and dirty. Hope that helped some.

Anyone applying to the CRNA program through Rhode Island College and St Joseph's hospital?

Both degrees typically start out the same in my research. I am returning to school to become an RN. I will say that in my experience a 4 year institution might be easier to get into the nursing program. A lot of community colleges have limited space which make this harder to be accepted and more competitive. A BSN has an advantage if you want to continue education.