SI_Murse

I am planning on applying there maybe next year. If you don't mind me asking, what are your statistics and experience? Thanks

First off, Roll Tide. I also graduated about the same time that you did (from UA) so there is a possibility that we may know each other. Anyways, I'll tell you my take on your stats. GPA - the last 60 hours are what is going to hurt you since you had C's in your nursing classes. You can always apply this time and if you don't get in, try again after you've taken one or two graduate level classes just to show the AdComs that you are prepared enough for a graduate program. GRE - good enough to get in. Work - Good experience but at the time of application you'll have ~1 year of critical care? Or is that 1 year at Hopkins? Either way having Hopkins and Vandy on your resume will do nothing but help you. Recommendation letters - is Dr. C or Martie going to write you a letter? I believe around Birmingham, either of those would be great. You'll probably need a recommendation letter from your current supervisor (could be either NM or charge nurse). Also some programs recommend a recommendation letter from a co-worker, so find someone that you trust and feel like can write a good letter for you. CCRN - Get it. It's not terrible by any means, just study for a few days and get it. Also if you need a review thing, PM me and i'll shoot you an e-mail with some review questions. The Pass CCRN book and Laura Gasparis videos are very good in helping you study. Also if you don't have it, The ICU book is fantastic at explaining things. Hope this helps and good luck, SI_Murse