Twill1025

Is this for Summer 2026?

I am interested in this program. Are there any current second year SRNAs available for a few brief questions?

I emailed enquiring about the personal statement and was told that "it is required." I was going to load it in NursingCAS under "Optional Documents" and "Other." Any ideas?

Hey guys, I am having a hard time finding information on the personal statement. Can anyone direct me to the personal statement requirement? Thank you.

The Austin, Texas campus will have its first CRNA cohort this Fall.

Well, as of this week, I was told they have received 292 applicants.

Don't lose heart, this may be the "first round" of invites.

Thank you so very much! I have been following Jenny and the gang for awhile now. I most definitely plan to prep with them.

Hello, I was meaning to answer your question a couple of weeks ago. But my business schedule did not allow it. To answer your question, I would say no! If this pursuit is your passion, go for it. In a few years, you (just like the rest of us) will be 54- or 55-year-old. You will be there currently where you are right now career wise. Or you will be there closer to becoming a nurse working in an ICU applying to CRNA school. Do more research. Yes, you may come out with debt, however, it is possible to pay that off fairly quickly. Don't allow one "opinion" to sway you either way. Do your research. I have always been told to go after my dreams. And I plan to do so at 47 years old.

RRT2RN2CRNA, are you still around? If so, pop in and let us know how things are going. I've finally gotten my BSN, CCRN, and heading towards CRNA. Actually, I plan to apply towards the end of this year. I have a few questions, if you don't mind. Thank you, Twill1025

This is a great question that many ask. I've also read some wonderful answers. I'd like to add another. Respiratory is a great field. But there are some down sides according to where you work. In some parts of the country, therapists are limited as to what we can do. We go to school for years and are trained to do intensive, quality care but are not allowed or trusted to do it in the hospital setting. I've been in settings where the "pulmonologist" doesn't even acknowledge that the therapist is in the room but directs all his questions toward the RN that wasn't even with the intubated patient when they came through the ER doors. And the therapist was. How crazy is that??? It's a disgrace!!! However, I've also been in settings where doctors relied heavily on respiratory and gave them the utmost respect. So, I'd like to add that being able to help the patient more and be involved in more advanced care is another reason for RTTs going into nursing. I feel that the change is for career advancement!!!

Greetings, I just found this site. I'm not sure if you're still on here. But I have some info that I know will help you. I'm an RRT with 13 years experience. I'm working on my ADN.