CowboyMedic DNP, APRN, CRNA

Most of mine was from my first school straight out of high school. I told them I was very unmotivated at the time but when I discovered Nurse Anesthesia and knew what I wanted to do then my entire academic career changed. Like you, I had a C in one o...

I started with a 2.25 from my first school before I became a Paramedic. I went to a Tech school for it so I didn't have a GPA for Paramedic. I had a 3.64 for my ADN and BSN for a cumulative of 3.18. I got asked a lot of questions about my grades duri...

@MEDRN89 as another Paramedic that has made the leap from the truck to ER to ICU, all I can say is stay humble through this entire process. I don't know how many times that I have been humbled by nursing. I was never a cocky Paramedic when I was on t...

I never kept a running total of what I spent applying for the 2 years but it was quite a bit. Most schools with have around a $1000 acceptance fee, mine was $750, for when you get in and accept a spot. Most schools have an application fee and if they...

I switched up my references and I had another year of ICU experience. I had 5 interviews and got waitlisted but was pulled off the waitlist. I didn't get into my top choice which would have kept me local but I did get into school and for me that was ...

Sounds like you have a plan in place. You will be asked during interviews about your previous grades. Own up to it and let them know how you have improved. I was in a similar spot. I started with a 2.25 from a previous school. When I knew what I want...

Congratulations on being almost done. I have a coworker that is about to start her 2nd semester at TCU and I have a friend that is currently in his final year at TCU as well. I applied to TCU in 2018 but didn't get an interview and I didn't apply las...

Starting this thread for people that are applying and for general information. Last year they had a record number of applicants.

I sent in my acceptance letter and admission deposit this morning as well as an email the program. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in May as long as the COVID-19 pandemic clears up.

Sounds good.

For people that have already been accepted, is there a facebook group or anything that has been set up to connect with current classmates? I officially got my offer email today and my clinical site of Omaha/Council Bluffs area.

Thank you for the kind words. It has been a long two years of applications and interviews. I was excited when I was waitlisted because I knew there was a chance but kept going as if I hadn't got in. When I called my CRNA friend, who has been my sourc...

I was notified today that I was taken off the waitlist. I GOT INTO CRNA SCHOOL!

Same here. This won't stop me from trying. I know I will be a CRNA someday and won't stop till I get there.

I hope not. Can't take much more stress. I was supposed to be on a cruise right now but I'm sitting at home wondering if I got in.

I interviewed Friday at 10.

What day did you interview? I got an email from them asking first if I wanted to change from in person to video conference then later I was told all would be video interview. Tuesday was the first email to suggest video interview, Thursday was the em...

I'm the opposite, I would have rather interviewed in person. It's going to be a long week till we find out. I'm hoping for good news this time around.

Interviewed this morning. Dr. Riedel and Dr. Tracy were so kind and patient since my interview turned into a video conference interview due to the WHO declaring the coronavirus a pandemic. Mostly behavioral, some clinical, just get to know you and se...

This is what I did. Get to know a CRNA and express interest in the profession and they will more than likely let you shadow.

No, I have ACLS. They mentioned getting certified as an instructor. I got another year of experience, changed up my references, and shadowed more. I haven't had the time to try to become and instructor and I'm not sure if I want to. It's just somethi...

I've seen anywhere from 6 months to 4 to 5 years. I'll have 4 years in May.

Mostly applying to local programs within a few state radius, mostly in the midwest. Most have a smaller class size. I have an interview this week with a program that will take 15.

Yes. CCRN, GRE if a school requires it. CCRN is almost a given now with how competitive it is getting.

They will definitely ask about your past GPA. I had an interview last week and they specifically asked about my first school. Just be honest with them. Charge and preceptorship look great and well as committees. Volunteer work as well.