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No, this is referring to Fairfield University. Sorry I thought I replied directly to the quote below

They are pretty laid back with their interviews, not a lot of clinical questions for me- I think they base it on your experience because other people in my class did get asked some clinical questions. They also want to know how you react under press...

Hi CRaus, Generally, most programs prefer adult ICU. This includes any high-acuity ICU, including cardiac, surgical, neuro, and medical. There are a few programs that will accept NICU, and I'm pretty sure there are also a few that accept PICU. But...

I did read the entire conversation, if that's what you want to call it. I chose to comment on a single post because otherwise I would be here all day. Trust me, I have plenty to say, but my more experienced colleagues have already beat me to the pu...

Anytime :) I am in an awesome program!

GoGetter, Here are just a couple of things (directly from their website) that jumped out at me when looking at my current program before applying: Selection ProcessThe Program accepts up to 14 students per academic year. Therefore, all applicants w...

Yes, all-crna-schools.com was my home page for quite a while. Very informative but verify information you see on there such as application deadlines. I found that some were not updated to recent changes, and had I not double checked the schools' we...

I am in my 2nd semester of a DNP program, and it is front loaded. My first semester was not easy (just the tip of the iceberg), but this semester is only DNP courses, so it's a nice break. The calm before the storm, if you will. I have been told ...

I am attending Fairfield University/Bridgeport Hospital. One of the reasons I chose this school was because they produce independent CRNAs.

Ok, I have to throw in my 2 cents. Are you serious?? This is your argument? Obviously this longwinded bundle of jealousy isn't going to respond appropriately to whatever information we provide him with, if this is what he thinks goes on. The only...

You can increase your COA, it just isn't easy. I am going to be about $8K short/year on student loans. I need 6 months of receipts to increase my COA and get more money. It's really scary to know you don't have enough income, but I'm hoping I can ...

Reason I picked my program: DNP, frontloaded, small class size, invested in students' success, trained to be independent providers

BSN Cum GPA 3.6 GRE 1030 :| blek my least favorite thing to do ACLS, PALS, CCRN Research Council Chair, EBP Advisory Council, Unit based council PI in research project accepted for publication in AJCC 5 years exp Neuro ICU lvl 1 trauma, CCU, float IC...

I used Kaplan for the GRE. I interviewed at both Northeastern and Boston College. They were very similar regarding the interviews, I would say Boston College was a little more laid back than Northeastern. Both were all day long, they tell you about...

Agreed, but not every icu has awesome people in it like yours. You have to be proactive (like Go-Getter), ask questions and do research on your own to increase your knowledge every chance you get. I have been to 3 interviews, and the pattern has be...

The specific clinical questions CRNA schools ask in interviews are usually based on what you claim your area of expertise to be. I looked up everything I could about the things I saw the most in the area I worked, such as vasoactive drips (mechanism...

sweettooth, The other posters are correct in that nursing is not the most flexible job in the world. But I have to disagree with some of it... If you work in a hospital, normally you work 12 hour shifts. Its a long day, but 3 days=a full week. If ...

I had those same thoughts when I was taking pre-reqs for my BSN program. I graduated in 2009 at age 28, got a great job too! I was never as happy as I was on graduation day. And now, at age 31, I am trying with all my might, my heart and soul to get ...

Is there anyone out there that has applied to Northeastern University (Boston)? Has anyone been offered an interview? If so, what are your stats? I am very anxiously awaiting an email saying I have been granted an interview. There aren't a lot of pos...

No, theirs was the only deadline I was ready for. I wanted to get my CCRN before appying and I took it nov 21st. So its my only chance right now.

I can't get PMs yet. I guess I haven't had enough posts. I was able to read them in my email notification, but can't respond to them... Your stats are way better than mine, that just makes me more nervous. A friend of mine applied back in sept and...

Have you talked with the charge nurse or clinical manager about it? Maybe they have some insight about it.

Thanks for replying, do you mind sharing your stats?

Good luck!

Ugh, then it's pretty clear they don't want to hire anyone from that program. I'm sorry its not fair at all for them to judge all new RNs from a program based on a couple of "bad eggs". Move on, the fight is not worth it and you will lose in the en...