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Have an interview at ECU in a week and trying to tighten up all loose ends prior to the date. I have some friends who are CRNA students at other locations and I've been studying some of the questions I've found on here, but just trying to see if anyo...

I'm in!!! WooHoo!!!!!

Same to you too!

Dang, I didn't know they interviewed that far into July.

I agree. I heard it was like 50-60 for 12 spots. I pray it comes soon!

I can't remember, would we be notified via mail or email?

I agree, the wait is a lot longer than I would want jt to be lol.

Your call. Your gauges are pretty large so thy may be an option.

Hey there, that's awesome that you have a stellar GPA and you are eager to become a CRNA. In regards to your inquiry, just remember, a lot of the managers, instructors, senior personnel, and program directors have a certain view on individuals they c...

Thanks for the input, that helps!

Isn't the program director awesome! I'm applying for Spring 14 and she has been great at answering an questions I have. How was the interview I you don't mind me asking? Also who did you get your references from? Trying to think of good ones to get t...

Great post, I started my career as a medic in the army (EMT-B) and then went into LPN school through the Army. While deployed in Iraq where i was able to work in an ICU and treat our wounded warriors I met a CRNA who started out the same way I did an...

Hey all, this post is generally directed for those who have applied to ECU's nurse anesthesia program. A quick overview, I am just hitting my one year mark on a CTICU unit and after applying and hopefully being accepted I would have 2 years CTICU ex...

I'll agree with you too. ICU is ICU, you need to do more drug calculations is seems for pediatrics/neonates than adults anyway. Best of luck!

Hmmmm, well that's good news then. Most schools that I've researched as well as some websites I've looked up said most schools will only accept adult ICUs. Thanks for the heads up

Just a heads up, have you thought of going into a surgical or cvicu? Just asking because if you want to pursue CRNA, they will only take adult ICU exp no nicu exp. if you're serious about applying I would find an adult unit in your hospital to get in...

Hey there pattycakes85, first off I would encourage you to do the best you can in your prerequisites (esp sciences), this will give you a nice gpa to work with ESP if your nursing school is on a 7 point scale. I was one of those kids who was always a...

@MeTheRN, thanx for brining this topic up. I have heard from a lot of people from my unit that they were timid asking for an LOR just because our unit is known for breeding CRNAs. It stinks that this is one of the only jobs I know that people get ups...

Thanks! I ended up talking to the program director and she said it would benefit me if I started out with general Ed grad level classes like research and she said if I email her in October she will do her best to get me in a class in spring. My main ...

Hello to all, I recently contacted ECU's CON to inquire information about their Anesthesia program. I was informed by the Director that I am on the right path with my current position as an RN (CTICU at Duke U). I recieve my BSN degree at ECU with 3...

I'm glad you have done you research! I too work at a level 1 trauma center in the CTICU and trying to get all the hardest patients I can (several vasoactive gtts, invasive caths, vents, conscious sedation, ecmo, vads) you want this exp so that when y...

Hey there, I'm also taking the steps to apply to CRNA school. If you are having doubts or putting the thought of going to NP school because it would be easier or less time consuming than going through the demanding process that is all the admission r...

First off congratulations on your acceptance to not only one but both schools you applied to. How was the interview process? I've heard Duke's interview process can be brutal! I'm trying to get myself prepared to apply for spring '14 and a friend rec...

@MeTheRN, great thread! I found the thread in its entirety to be extremely useful! I am currently employed at Duke Uni on the Cardio-Thoracic Surgical ICU (I know it's a mouthful), and I'm approaching 6 months. I was an LPN in the US Army for about 5...