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University of Massachusetts online. I'm taking a graduate level pharmacology class right now through them and it has been pretty helpful. Everything is online including exams. The cost is around $1800 with books.

Yes, it’s searchable by the public but you have to request to join

I created a private group called Marquette University Nurse Anesthesia Class of 2023. You can request to join and invite anyone else you may know who was admitted!

I would definitely be interested in this! Would we want to create a facebook group or something like that?

I just received an acceptance call this morning! I can’t wait to meet everyone that’s been accepted!

I’ve had some success with BYU online. They have various science classes completely online where you just have to have your tests proctored at a local college. 3 credit classes are only $750 and are self-paced, so you can start at any time. I’m in anatomy right now, and it’s very doable. I would also look into taking a graduate pharmacology or pathophysiology class because many schools will allow you to apply the credits towards the DNP classes, and it shows you can handle the graduate level classes. I’m also taking a graduate level pharmacology course right now through University of Massachussets. It’s completely online including exams, but it’s a bit pricier at $1800 for 3 credits.

I interview on March 16th!

Where in the application did you submit the transcripts? I'm not seeing an area to submit those.

I believe that there are around 40ish or so just judging by the interview sign-up page. I was told that the interviews would be 1:2 or 1:3 with the director and other faculty, depending on who is available the day of your interview. Last year it looks like they got back to them a few days after the last interview date! Good luck to everyone that's interviewing and for those that interviewed today, hopefully it went well!

Does anyone know whether our official transcripts need to be submitted with the application? Or our official GRE scores? I can't seem to find any instructions that say to submit it or to where, but I feel like this is something they would need? I emailed them a few weeks ago, but still have no response.

They emailed a link with all of the days and times, and I was able to choose whichever interview slot. My application also still just says submitted. I applied on the second to last day before the deadline, so I definitely wasn’t expecting to hear so soon!

Interviews are Feb 3-5 and Feb 10-12. They’re coming up really quickly. I definitely wasn’t expecting them so soon but I guess with an August start, they want to get things moving.

I got an interview as well!

I got an email from both NursingCas telling me my application is verified and some other email from CheckMarq asking me to set up an account.

I applied for the 2020 cohort! It sounds like we should be hearing about interviews in late January/February. I met with one of the administrators in October, and it sounds like they’re planning to do interviews in March!

I’m planning to apply for the 2021 start. Does anyone happen to know about the differences between the first deadline and the second deadline? Is there a benefit to doing one over the other?

I'm planning to apply for 2021! I took my GRE and CCRN in October. If you focus on your weak areas for studying, the tests aren't too horrible.

I know that we still have about another month to wait on interview invites, but I was just posting to reach out to anyone else who may be applying to UC for a 2021 start. I haven’t found a lot of information on past years application and interview process so I would also love more information on that if anyone knows more about that!

I am looking for some advice for improving my science GPA to be a more competitive applicant for CRNA school. I am currently a nurse in a 30 bed CVICU for 1.5 years. I serve on two committees, am a preceptor, and have my ACLS/PALS/BLS/CCRN. I am also fluent in Spanish, which I'm not sure will aide me in any way. I have shadowed CRNAs at several different facilities. I have also taken the GRE and scored a 313. My real weakness in my application is my science GPA, a measly 3.0-3.1, depending on which science classes are included. I got a B- in Gen Chem 1, B- in Gen Chem 2, and B- in Anatomy, with A's and B's in all other science courses. My overall GPA is a 3.6 though. I understand that these classes all have core material for CRNA school, but honestly I just didn't put in the effort back then, as I was an 18 year old who had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I have already submitted a few applications, just hoping to get a start on the application process and to possibly get some feedback from schools. I have also been in contact with several schools asking about whether they would prefer grad level courses or retaking the core science courses, and I have gotten very mixed answers. I was just wondering if anyone has any insight on which courses are preferred. I have the option to take online anatomy and general chemistry 1 at UNE Online, which is self paced but it does get expensive. I could also take graduate level pharmacology/pathophysiology at UMass Online in the spring. Either way, I would like to do another round of applications this spring/summer, so I have limited time to get the classes done. I would be very appreciative of any recommendations. Thanks for your time!

I just submitted my application this week!

I'm currently a nursing student, but I also have a second degree in Spanish. I have the opportunity to participate in program that gives grants to American college graduates to teach English in Spain after graduating. I have almost 3 years of experience working as a CNA in the float pool of a hospital and 2 years of experience working in a memory care facility. I would like to participate in this program, then work as a nurse when I return. I would like to do this now before I settle down with commitments, and that way when I get back I could fully devote myself to advancing my nursing career. I know that this isn't recommended for new graduates, but I'm just curious if anyone has taken a year off after nursing school and has had success finding a job afterward or if anyone has any advice. Thanks!