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I’m currently working on applying to school, and have interviewed (where I was told I have strong clinical experience), but many people in the Neuro ICU I worked with have gone on to CRNA school, with varying degrees of experience. Most of us waited until at least two years, but I know of at least one person accepted with 15 months at the time of application/interview. We work in a level I trauma/teaching hospital, and have a wide variety of patients with varying degrees of acuity in our ICU. I will add that it’s important to have leadership skills on your unit, like committee involvement, and/or charge experience. That helps you be more competitive, and highlights your leadership abilities. Good luck!

Hope it went well! I interviewed Monday afternoon. It was much better than I expected, but I don’t feel like I had the chance to answer some of the questions as thoroughly as I wanted. Otherwise, I suppose it’s just a wait and see now, and hope they liked what they heard. Unfortunately, everyone who comes through is very qualified already, so I tried my best to minimize my awkward interview skills, haha. Good luck to those still waiting to interview!

Congrats nurseravenclaw! I wouldn’t lose hope yet; they seem to be spreading out the invites somewhat. I got my email last Tuesday afternoon. I wonder how many people they’re interviewing, and how to best prepare?

Did you check your spam? Maybe they’re sending things out over more than one day?

Oh, no, I’m sorry to hear that! I wish you the best, and if you applied elsewhere, I hope you hear more positive news!

Check your emails, y’all! I got an interview invitation! Hopefully I won’t make a mess of it, haha

I’m in Houston right now, but am moving to Chicago. I hope to hear something soon! Does anyone know how long it takes from application closing to interview invitations?

Awesome! I wonder when/if we’ll hear anything about interviews? Let me know if you hear anything! Are you in Chicago?

Has anyone applied for the fall 2020 admission cycle? Just wondering if there was anyone else out there?

I know no one wants to give specifics on the interviews and interview questions on here, but could someone maybe PM me some information? I'm applying for 2020 admission, since we are relocating to Chicago from Houston, and would like to try to be as prepared as possible in case I get an interview. I come from a neuro ICU in a level I trauma center, have three and a half years' experience, got a 307 combined on my GRE with a 4.0 writing score, graduated cum laude from nursing school, and have a previous BA, have my BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIH, and CCRN certifications. Hoping to get an interview in the first place! Any help would be appreciated, and I didn't find a thread with the 2020 app cycle.

Still waiting. Sigh.

I liked how relaxed it was. I felt pretty good about it, but that doesn't mean anything with me. Just hoping to hear something good back this week! How was everyone else's?

I interviewed on Monday, and they told me I would hear something in a week or two. I figured that was them blowing me off, but who knows? :)

I would definitely appeal anyway, and you never know. I've heard of them accepting students back in our program (not sure where you go), so it isn't impossible, and if you don't try, the answer would definitely be no. You don't have anything to lose at this point, so definitely try appealing. I'm so sorry that this happened, and to be this close too. Let us know how your meetings go, and I hope people have good advice for you too!

I got an email Wednesday and had the same link to sign up for an interview time. The posting closed on 11/20, so you can't see it anymore

I have heard some people at MH Southwest got offers today, and for OR in TMC, but haven't heard about other units yet

I haven't heard anything yet either and I interviewed at TMC. Hope it's not a bad thing!

I'm a current UT student as well, in my last semester. You sound great on paper, so I would also say yes, definitely apply. The worst they could do is say no, but I feel like you're a strong candidate who would more than likely get accepted. Go for it!

For the acceptances for fall - we started getting ours at the end of March this year.

Sorry I didn't respond earlier - nursing school is CHALLENGING, but amazing! My science GPA was 4.0, and my pre-req GPA was 3.9. I have a previous degree as well. I couldn't tell you what all my scores were at this point, and I'd have to look and see where they ended up (we've moved twice this year), but I know that my A&P was only an 84 (I was in the middle of Anatomy; Physiology was the spring semester), my math was in the 90's, and my reading comprehension was ~92. My critical thinking was an 890.

@meesterjojo - I too got 100% on a couple of sections of the reading comprehension section of my HESI last fall, and an overall of ~92%, with conclusions as a 67%. I was worried about the same thing, that the one section would hurt me instead of the overall score. However, I'm happy to report that I was accepted, and will begin in the fall, so you should be fine! Congratulations on your HESI scores - they're AMAZING!! Best of luck to you all!

Just search for uthsc houston son class of december 2015. You'll see a bunch of other classes when you start typing it in. Congrats on getting in!

I just remember reading that people were put on the waitlist sometimes without even knowing it, received denial letters, and were surprised to find out later that they were offered admission from the waitlist. One was nici0513, I think on pg. 7 of the fall 2013 board, and I believe stacymonique had something like that happen. She posted about it on the spring 2013 board (pg. 7 too). I don't think it said on their letters, because they seemed surprised about it. I can't say this is always the case, and of course to have a plan b or try again, but it does happen, especially if your stats were good/competitive to begin with.

I just want to bring up the fact that some people in previous semesters were actually put on the wait list even while receiving denials, and even got accepted when waitlisted people were called up. Don't totally give up just yet, I don't think. However, I didn't think the TEAS was too bad. I did a little online prep, like sample test questions, and I did pretty well without heavy preparation. I thought chemistry did come in handy though. Good luck to those still waiting, and to those who know.

I'm still waiting on my hard copy too. I think it will feel more real to me once I have that packet in my hand. :) Every day the mail comes with no letter, I go a little more crazy.