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Everyone is different. I know some found out a month before the start of the program. Others, a week after. It's also different now that they have interviews in July and November I believe. So, no news is not necessarily bad news. Also some were put on a wait list and got called. Hope that helps a little bit.

The program is set up pretty good!! The summer when you start is tough. It is alot of information for a short amount of time. This program gives every student a mentor which is something different than other programs. Teachers are flexible and very caring. Cons, none of your clinicals will be in Springfield, so planning for your clinicals is kind of up in the air until 6 weeks prior to going to your chosen spot. No program is perfect as you will find out when you start either here or any other school. Just have to be willing to be very flexible.

Aside from my other advice above, not really. Be yourself, be professional and just show them why you think you should be there. If you've been 3 times then show growth in what you've done since your last interview. They accept 24 total for Summer. Not sure how many they've accepted but so long as you at least get on the alternate list you have a chance after interviews of starting the program because not everyone who says yes ends up choosing MSU. Smile, relax, they just want to get to know if you're a great fit for the program.

They had early interviews this month and sent out acceptances already. But will still have another round of interviews in January. Good luck to everyone. This year's students were very competitive from what I heard. Early interviews most had 4.0 GPAs. Just things I heard from the grapevine. But dont lose hope!! Some people did not hear things until Maybe February or March if they were on the alternate list. Wish you all the best!!

Thank you for sharing your story. It's a real eye opener and really means alot.

It's her decision on when she determines the right time to tell them. She still has time to weigh her options. Now, she actually HAS options to choose from. And it's her business alone. I think what she did wrong was to entrust her secret to you.

First time I worked ICU, I didn't tell anyone. Almost 3 yrs later after coming from the ER, I made my director aware and she was supportive. I put in the work, got my CCRN, volunteered for the hardest pt, helped teach review classes, got the opportunity to be charge nurse and took CABG/balloon pump/Impella. I have to say that when I applied, it wasn't common knowledge. People only found out after I got in. For the most part, everyone has been supportive and genuinely happy for me. My first time in ICU they hated the idea of new grads in ICU so my goals didn't get into the air. I didn't talk about it. As someone said before, feel out your environment before you open your mouth because some old nurses take it personally and make it a vendetta to block your progress. I was blessed to not have had that type of atmosphere. Look out for yourself and be true to your aspirations. No one cares when people go on to be NPs as much as it hurts when they hear CRNA for some reason. IDK why it stings more.

Thank you! I've been busy working, but will take a week and a half off to relax before school starts.

I think that the differentials and incentives are awesome!! My hospital only a year ago started offering $4/h for the weekends and have long since removed bonuses fo working. When they did have bonuses, it was $200, not $10/h. Must be great where you work. What state is that? Here is South Texas, we do not get such rates.

Thanks. What helps is that my spouse will be working full time while I am in school. We already saved a bit for school, and are trying to pay as much as possible out of pocket to lower the amount from unsubsidized loans I may in the future have to take out.

Hello everyone!! I guess I am a little nervous. I don't want to go to school unprepared. Anything that you wish that people told you to have? Like I have heard from some the need for a recorder. Anything else for current CRNA students? Any advice is appreciated!!!

I also shadowed almost 30 hours in various areas/cases from OB, Neuro, Ortho, Pediatrics, etc.

1. They had an intended number of about 40 students to interview, but some ended up dropping due to other admissions, so that number went down a bit. They were only interested in accepting 20 students but looks like it's a total of about 24 for the class. Mind you, they had over 100 applicants. 2. Questions were more personality based/ethically based. I did not get any clinical questions in mine, not sure about others though. It doesn't hurt to chip a few things in clinically though. 3. My stats, little over a year at the time of application deadline in ICU, but had 2.5 yrs Trauma ER prior to moving back to ICU. CCRN. 3.5 GPA undergrad. 302 GRE, 149 reading 153 math, 4.0 writing. was becoming an instructor for ACLS, taught CCRN review course, part of committees, charge nurse, etc. They really like at least 2 yrs before you start. Had another girl that had 2 years and all the interviewers kept asking how she'd cope with only 2 years experience in ICU. 4/5. Haven't started clinicals, but they say that you get to go to at least 4 sites, and 1 will be in a rotation with a CRNA independent site so you get the exposure. They assign you sites to go to, not much of a choice, just based on the algorithm you place into randomly. Clinicals can be as short as 3 months up to 6 months, depending on your site.

3.5 GPA. 2.5 YRS ER, almost 2 yrs ICU. CCRN. Charge nurse, CCRN review instructor. 3.4 graduate GPA. (Took health assessment and patho). I got in! Start in a couple of months. Good luck!

When I was looking for a CRNA school, I found this school, but realized that allnurses.com did not have much in this program. I wanted to start this forum to bring to light some things that I found out about the school. Location: Springfield, MO Program length: 36 months. Doctorate. Interview: Suit up. You're welcome. Panel Interviews. All day affair. Really nice, but questions may seem a little intense. May have been my nerves talking here. How quickly to hear back? Depends between 2 weeks to a couple of months depending on where you rank. Any questions welcome. I got in and I am super excited for starting as this was my first choice. Good luck to you all on your journey!