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    Should I get accepted to a CRNA program?

    CowboyMedic replied to MEDRN89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    36, I'll be 39 when I graduate. I started nursing school when I was
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    Should I get accepted to a CRNA program?

    CowboyMedic replied to MEDRN89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...
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    Should I get accepted to a CRNA program?

    CowboyMedic replied to MEDRN89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...
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    Should I get accepted to a CRNA program?

    CowboyMedic replied to MEDRN89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    @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...
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    Help!! CRNA Program admission

    CowboyMedic replied to NurseL20's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...
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    Help!! CRNA Program admission

    CowboyMedic replied to NurseL20's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...
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    Help!! CRNA Program admission

    CowboyMedic replied to NurseL20's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...
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    For those with a 3.0 undergrad who want to become a CRNA

    CowboyMedic replied to mbmathews's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...
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    Bryan College of Health CRNA Program 2020

    CowboyMedic posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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

    CowboyMedic replied to MNCV_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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
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    Mount Marty CRNA

    CowboyMedic replied to MNCV_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sounds
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    Mount Marty CRNA

    CowboyMedic replied to MNCV_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...
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    Mount Marty CRNA

    CowboyMedic replied to MNCV_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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....
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    Mount Marty CRNA

    CowboyMedic replied to MNCV_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was notified today that I was taken off the waitlist. I GOT INTO CRNA
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    University of Tulsa Nurse Anesthetist Program

    CowboyMedic replied to CowboyMedic's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Same here. This won't stop me from trying. I know I will be a CRNA someday and won't stop till I get
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    University of Tulsa Nurse Anesthetist Program

    CowboyMedic replied to CowboyMedic's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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
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    University of Tulsa Nurse Anesthetist Program

    CowboyMedic replied to CowboyMedic's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed Friday at
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    University of Tulsa Nurse Anesthetist Program

    CowboyMedic replied to CowboyMedic's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...
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    University of Tulsa Nurse Anesthetist Program

    CowboyMedic replied to CowboyMedic's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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
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    University of Tulsa Nurse Anesthetist Program

    CowboyMedic replied to CowboyMedic's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...
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    Shadowing Experience

    CowboyMedic replied to MHerron's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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

    CowboyMedic replied to cosmo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...
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    Chances for CRNA School

    CowboyMedic replied to cosmo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've seen anywhere from 6 months to 4 to 5 years. I'll have 4 years in
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    Chances for CRNA School

    CowboyMedic replied to cosmo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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
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    Chances for CRNA School

    CowboyMedic replied to cosmo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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