RIC/SJHSNA Class 2017

jasulenka · Apr 26, 2017

Yoroy, Im not a CRNA applicant but this is ultimately a dream of mine. I'm still a pre-nursing student, transferring to RIC this fall 2017. Im so excited about the switch from a community college to a 4-year college, mainly because I believe this is the best path to a higher education. Im nervous because I was accepted into a 2-year ADN program but decided to take the longer, slower but further route. I understand my decision is only was wise as how much effort I put into it. May I ask; what does the path to a CRNA look like after Nursing school, or did you not attend nursing school? Just trying to see into the future a bit. Thanks!

yoroy2001 · Apr 27, 2017

I was fortunate a week or so ago to find out I've been accepted to RIC for the CRNA program.

You will need ICU experience. Most schools minimum requirement is a year. You might need more to be competitive. A high acuity ICU with hemodynamic monitoring would be ideal (CVICU, SICU, CICU).

Get your CCRN after being in the ICU, and any other pertinent certifications. You'll need to take the GRE for most schools. To be more competitive you might want to enroll in a grad class such as pathophys or research.

Kind of the down and dirty. Hope that helped some.

Mit72065 · May 4, 2017

Hello, Congrats on your acceptance! I applied to the program and interviewed waiting to hear back. I've been calling both RIC and SJHSNA to get an update on the process of selection of students for 2017. I was told that initial letters was sent out and others would be sent out soon and this was a week ago. Wanted to know if you knew of anyone else with the same info?

yoroy2001 · May 4, 2017

Sorry. I don't know much of anything to tell you. I hope you find out soon. If you don't get in try again. This was my second time applying when I got in.

cvicunurse123 · Sep 19, 2017

Can anyone who applied last year or is a current SRNA give advice as to what the application committee is looking for?

yoroy2001 · Sep 19, 2017

I am in the program currently. I would say definitely have your CCRN. If you can have some grad classes under your belt that would be great. Even if it doesn't help with admission it will help with course load if you get in. Looks like you're CVICU which is great experience. Minimum is a year, but I am sure they would prefer more. More the better! I am not sure exactly what they want, but I would assume above a 3.0 in nursing and science and above 300 total GRE to be competitive. Anything more specific let me know. Good luck!

cvicunurse123 · Sep 19, 2017

Thanks! I have CCRN-CSC, 2.5 years of CVICU experience, GPA and GRE meet requirements, do you know where you can take a grad class online that works?

yoroy2001 · Sep 19, 2017

You sound pretty competitive. I took Pathophysiology at UNCG online. That transferred in. Some classmates took Advanced Pharm from RIC before admission, but not sure if it's offered online at any point. If you could find Advanced Pharm or Biochem that would lighten a load the first semester. I have some friends at other schools that took Biochem online from Oregon State. I'm not 100% sure it would transfer. I'm sure if you found some classes you wanted to take you could email the program to double check.

icumiami · Apr 3, 2018

Hi everyone! I am applying to RIC CRNA program for 2019. I am looking for a little more information about the program than is on the website. If you are a current student are you enjoying the program? How demanding is it? I read it can be up to 60+hours per week between clinical and classroom. If anyone here has been accepted can you tell me what your qualifications are? I have been an SICU nurse for 3 years, I am CCRN certified as well. I have a B.S. in biology and my B.S.N. from an accelerated program. I have not taken any graduate classes yet.

Thanks for any information you are able to offer!

SERN · Sep 9, 2018

Hi icumiami! I will be applying for 2019, too! I haven't sent my app in yet, I'm taking the GRE this week. Then more Apps. Have you interviewed yet?