JackDawson23

I had a nice reply all written out but it didn't send for whatever reason. These were my questions verbatim. "What type of patients do you work with" "How have you prepared for this program" "What made you choose being a CRNA and why this program" "Have you been accepted to another program" "How is your support system" " What questions do you have for us" "Thank you! We will be in contact within the week" Not stressful at all. Enjoy and Good luck!

I interviewed here and a few other programs a while back. It was VERY laid back, which was totally unexpected from the vibes I got from the PD. But you basically go and interview with the big wigs, and ask questions to SRNA's if you want. Lasted about 40 mins total. If you have anymore specific questions just ask, I'm not one of those who will refuse to answer questions about an interview.

You're not the first person to mention this. When I was applying to schools a few years ago, I read some pretty bad horror stories about this place, along with a few other schools. I didn't believe it at the time, but you describe it exactly the way they mentioned it. I hope you hurry up and graduate so you can put this experience behind you.

Your story just makes me shake my head. From the old, broke down car, to not knowing how to use the internet, to driving to ask your preacher (of all people) to use his fax...I don't know if this is some weird attempt at travel nurse satire, or just a straight up lie. The whole thing with faxing this and faxing that is nauseating...can you not just email all your forms to your agent and call it a day? I have been traveling for a year now and NEVER had to fax anything...EVER! It's usually upload, email, text, go take a drug test, then head out for my next gig. Simple! I really hope your story doesn't turn people off to the traveling world. Because it is nowhere even close to how you described it.

This thread and the replies have made my day. Thank you OP!

Let me guess...you work at the VA? :)

I think if you have your CCRN, you should be able to answer any clinical question they throw at you. Other questions they ask you are pretty basic - "tell us about yourself?" "how have you prepared?" ,etc...

male health clinics, the VA (on a rare occasion there are females), or like everybody else said, Corrections.

Jseneh0 - Get a BSN, gain at least 1yr ICU experience, apply. As far as GPA goes - study more and retake classes you did bad in!

j/c what is he going to school for?

Wondering the same thing actually. I just started traveling. Sure would be nice to have a roommate to split the costs. Trying to make money before I start school next yr.

Some hospitals care, some don't. Just make sure you have a good recruiter/agency to work with.

Not true in regards to the background check. If you leave it off your resume, nobody is going to find out unless you say something. Just leave it on your resume, especially if it's your only job as an RN. If your future employer wants to know why you're wanting to leave, just say you want to work closer to home, blah blah blah. Let us know what you decide.

Start applying to other places now. Don't take it off your resume just yet. If you get a job offer, then you can tell them hasta luego.

Just an idea, but have you thought about moving?