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Also, taking classes won't help as far as preparation for anesthesia school in my opinion. It is like learning a new language and KPSA has a very specific way they teach the information.

I didn't take any classes. I don't think it's worth it to retake classes unless you are below the 3.2 minimum. I know people with lower GPAs that got through. By lower I mean 3.4-3.5. It's not everything, they care about personality a lot and want people that will fit in well.

Hi, I was wondering what other SRNAs are doing right now in their programs for clinical. We have been off clinical since mid-March and will most likely not return until June earliest. Are there elective cases being done at your clinical sites? Those of you who have returned to clinical, are you getting PPE/N95s provided to you? Thanks!

@skippybeatz Clinicals are mostly at Kaiser facilities and those are all over. For peds and regional rotations, you will go to outside facilities. I was also sent to a non-kaiser facility for OB.

Hi @skippybeatz I currently go to KPSA. It's a great program, the faculty are very knowledgeable and give you the information you need to pass boards. I have heard that other programs teach you a lot of fluff, but KPSA has a 100% NCE pass rate. They really want you to succeed and be the best CRNA. Clinical has also been great, they make sure you get a diverse experience at a lot of facilities. Because of that, you are expected to commute quite a bit. The only challenge has been its transition into a 3 year DNP program. You have to spend a fair amount of time at the CSUF campus which is far from KPSA. You also have completely different faculty at both campuses. We were the first DNP class and have been the guinea pigs. But I think things are much more ironed out for our first years and will be even moreso for future students.

Thanks @loveanesthesia , you are so right in saying that my routine got me off track. I definitely need to take a step back and reassess the situation to determine if what I am about to do makes sense. I won't dwell, but I will try use this experience to help me become a better future CRNA like you said! Thanks again for your advice and uplifting words ?

I'm a first year SRNA in my second clinical rotation. Today was kind of busy, 3 MAC cases before 11 am. My 4th case was a general with an LMA. I knew we weren't going to tube the patient, but I still drew up Roc for the case. During induction, I pushed my propofol and attached roc to the stopcock to give after ventilating. The MDA saw that I attached Roc to the stopcock and stopped me thankfully, but I still felt really dumb. She wasn't mean just stern about it. Anyways, I know its not the end of the world but I just couldn't believe that I was being so absentminded every step of the way. I think the stress is getting to me. Is there any advice anyone has for calming nerves in clinical/school in general? I don't want to beat myself up about it, but I want to be able to learn and improve. Thanks!

Just got the call from Sandra that a spot opened up! So happy! Other alternate list people check your e-mail!!!

Congrats guys!!! I was placed on the alternate list, but thankfully have been accepted into a different program.

Good luck @Hearts_ICURNBSN!

Hey guys! I feel like the instructions for the writing portion of the interview are pretty vague. Are we to come up with a program/solution to the issue presented in the abstract? Or is it more addressing the abstract issue with an idea for a study??I'm not even sure how to prepare for that without more information.

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Hey guys! I just got the call from Dr. Canale and she is recommending for admittance! So excited and can't wait!!!

Hey everyone! I received a confirmation e-mail yesterday from Jennifer saying my transcripts have been confirmed.

Now with the 3 year program, does anyone know how many classes we will be taking on campus at CSUF? I don't recall seeing a curriculum list in the app.

I have e-mailed and called Christine Litzinger, no replies yet. I guess I will have to keep waiting, not sure if this is a good or bad thing!

Hi! I have heard the interview is 3 parts; An individual interview with faculty, group interview, and a mock code test. Not sure if they are changing things around this year as the program has changed a bit. I live in Echo Park :)

I just got the e-mail for my interview! I am so excited and nervous!!

Hi guys! Everyone seems like such strong applicants, congrats on taking the first step and applying! I hope they get back to us before the holidays for scheduling interviews. Good luck everyone!

Hi, They are still interviewing people, mine is January 4. I'm not sure if they wait until everyone is interviewed or send out acceptances before. Good Luck!

Hi! I applied for 2018 and just had my interview last Monday! It seems like a great program and the current students I met are enjoying it. The said they would send out acceptances/denials sometime in December or January. :)

I was told at my eye exam that I have Keratoconus. After further research, I have discovered that it is currently a medical disqualification ineligible for a waiver. I am pretty bummed, but everything happens for a reason. Good luck to everyone, you are all doing a great service for your country!

Yes, I have to get an additional eye exam tomorrow and once that is done my recruiter will hopefully submit my package right on time for Oct. 1! And yea I live in Newport Beach, what about you :)?

I just had a phone interview with a Navy Nurse last Saturday. She was extremely nice and helpful. She offered me a ton of information and insight as to what Navy nursing is all about. She asked me questions based on topics like physical fitness, how well of a swimmer am I, what do I know about the navy, am I open to traveling, do I plan on making the Navy a career, what are my future goals, etc. Just be eager and express what a great opportunity it would be to be apart of the Navy as a nurse.

To LewisGarza, I am a new grad RN applying for Navy Nursing Direct Accession Active Duty. I just completed my physical yesterday, all testing went well. Pending a phone interview and final lab results, I should have my package completed and ready to go. Based on that information, I have a few questions: 1) Do you have an estimate as to how many DA spots are available for FY 2015? Are these spots usually taken by experienced RNs? 2) My top three duty preferences are San Diego, Camp Pendleton and Bethesda. I have heard that new grads usually are placed in one of the three large naval hospitals. Does this mean, if selected, I will most likely be stationed in San Diego or Bethesda? 3) Are Navy nurses commonly deployed? Thanks in advance and feel free to add anything extra!