thunderpal

Can I ask you what schools these are that you have mentioned?

Thank you for your replies. This board has always been very helpful. Since I just moved to a new state and started working, I feel like I am far from ready to begin applying to schools. I also would not want to ask my new colleagues/supervisors for recommendations at this time. One being that I'm so new and second, they might react negatively. It would be nice if I could start applying in the spring, but I thought that schools needed applications by Nov? I even heard from one school that said the class for 2006 was closed, and this was in July. So I am confused.

I graduated with my BSN this past May. I moved to a new state and in August started working as a new grad in an ICU. Ever since I started my BSN program, I wanted to become a CRNA. I know that CRNA programs require a minimum of 1 year ICU experience. I'm not sure if I'm ready right now to apply since I am still in orientation and learning so much. But maybe as the year goes by, and by the time I have my one year experience, I'd be ready? So I should go ahead and apply now? This wouldn't even be an issue if I was younger, but I'm already in my mid-30's and I want to get this done as soon as possible. I'm holding off on having a family and settling down with my life until I reach my goal. So I don't know what to do. Is it even too late to apply now - I think most deadlines are in November, but have most schools already accepted students?