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Hi CV_RNtoCRNA, I attended one of their info sessions in 2016 and I am a SRNA about halfway through my Anesthesia program. I highly encourage you to attended the info session if you are serious about getting into CRNA school. The insight into the profession that you gain and the people that you meet there are invaluable. To get the most out of the 3 days, you have to be willing to be sociable and network with any and everybody. Day 1 is the meet and greet where you learn a little bit about everybody's experience and background (less informal). Day 2 is formal. You get to hear from different CRNAs, SRNAs, and a few program directors from different schools. They all give you a valuable perspective from their level in the profession. The program director will tell you what they look for in an applicant. You can ask questions and get answers from people who actually are apart of the admitting process and from people who went through the process. They talk about the lack of diversity in the profession and how important it is to increase that. Day 3 is lab day and you get to get a little taste of anesthesia via intubating, central line placement, and epidural placement on mannequins(and a few other things). This was how it was when I went. What I mean by networking is that you can ask the CRNAs there if you can shadow them, you can get someday there to critique your personal statement, you can find somebody with the same goals as you etc. Anesthesia is a small world and you would be surprised how somebody that you meet at Diversity CRNA knows somebody that attends a program that you want to apply to; That person can help you with the application process for that school. Sorry for the long post but I think highly of Diversity CRNA. It is filled with people that have a vested interest in your future. Think of the money spent for this info session as money invested into your future as a CRNA. Good luck to you!

Darryl T.

Yes I got in!! I'm super excited!!!! My clinical site is Dayton, OH.

I interviewed yesterday. It was a great experience. I feel like the interview wasn't that bad. I did stumble on a few questions tho. Everybody that I met was so nice and helpful. We will find out next week if we got in or not.

I'm anxious lol. I just want to get the interview over with so I can find out if I got in or not. It's taking forever.

Yes I got an interview for Aug 29!!! And for all those people that did not get an interview, I would contact the school and ask why. I was denied an interview from 3 schools before TCU. It's definitely a tough process. I wish you all nothing but the best in your journey.

For all the people wondering when we will here back for an interview, this was taken directly from TCU's website: "DNP-A application deadlines: July 1st for class beginning the next year. Completed early applications will be given preference for interviews. Interviewees will be notified by August 1. Interview dates for 2017 are August 22, 24, 29 and 31. Candidates will be notified of admission status by October 1st. Apply online today at www.applyweb.com/tcug/."

Hi @corgiRN, I just turned in all my stuff 3 weeks ago and have not heard back from the school. When did you submit all of your application materials??

Hi pnaglitch, In order to be more competitive, I would say volunteer more, join some committees on your unit, attend a conference, get more certs. (i.e. TNCC and ATCN), and transfer to a Level 1 trauma ICU. Also, apply to more schools. Your stats might be just right to be granted an interview at another school. Good Luck.

Hi cmw910, Do you know why they extended the deadline?

They are offering me a step 1. I have my BSN and 1 1/2 years of ICU experience. I will definitely try and negotiate with them!! In the job posting it said relocation was authorized but I haven't talked to HR yet. My Fiancé thinks it's a good idea but she still have some concerns. I'm super excited for this opportunity. I wanted to join the military initially so this is the next best option. I'm leaning towards accepting the job because of the experience I will get and the honor of taking care the men and women of the military. Thanks for the response!!!!

I have been offered a civilian RN position at Navy Medical Center San Diego. Initially I was super excited and grateful for this once in a lifetime opportunity to move from the midwest but reality set in. I have a wife and 3 kids and moving across country to a city that I never even visited is kind of scary. The cost of living is super high in San Diego. Also I was going to apply for CRNA school this year but if I accept this job that will be postponed for a couple of years. What I'm asking here is for some advice on should I accept this job or not?? And has anyone worked as a civilian for a military hospital??? How long is the process to actually start working??? Pros and Cons??? etc.. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!!

The real question is do you want to be a MD or a Nurse? If this was me I would choose the DNP CRNA route just for the fact that you have kids. Family time is very valuable. This route is a lot shorter and less sacrifice for your family. The MD route will take at least 8 years before you will be finished. It comes down to 8 years of training vs 3 years of training. I totally agree with @gazpaz.

Congrats!!! How long did you study?