kmsberg

Hello all, I'm moving forward to apply to CRNA school for Fall 2016 admission. At the end of this year I will have over 2 years of ICU experience, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and ECMO. My undergraduate GPA is lower then what I would like it to be (3.12) and I am currently studying to take the GRE in July. I'm worried about my undergraduate GPA being low but I also have good ICU experience and core certifications. Is there any advice I could get from someone who has been in the same situation? Also, any suggestions on how to make myself a CRNA applicant would be so helpful! Thank you :)

I've had almost 2 years under my belt in a Medical ICU and am looking to get into a different area of nursing. The ED interests me the most since most of our sick patients come from the ED. I've learned A LOT in the ICU but I feel like I'm getting burnt out from the difficult family members who make my job 1000 times worse, sick patients with chronic illnesses who aren't going to get better, and knowing the same patient will be on the floor for weeks/months. I'm worried that transitioning to the ED will be challenging for me but I wanted to know other peoples advice on what makes a great ED nurse and how I could prepare myself for interviewing. Appreciate all your kind words and suggestions!