Rush University CRNA Program 2019

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Did anyone else here apply to the Rush CRNA program for fall 2019? I figured I'd start a thread so we can discuss with one another during the application process!

I'm also interviewing on the 7th. From what I've heard the interview isn't horrible. I've been told that it is a one on one with faculty. It has two parts; one is clinical, one is the whole why CRNA, why Rush, etc. There's also a written test (CCRN style, and math problems??), and an ACLS type scenario. Learn pressors well, they ask you to give as much detail about one drug as possible.

Good luck to everyone!

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I'm also interviewing on the 7th. From what I've heard the interview isn't horrible. I've been told that it is a one on one with faculty. It has two parts; one is clinical, one is the whole why CRNA, why Rush, etc. There's also a written test (CCRN style, and math problems??), and an ACLS type scenario. Learn pressors well, they ask you to give as much detail about one drug as possible.

Good luck to everyone!

Have you heard any additional information about the content of the written test, like what math to focus on? Is it clinical scenarios/drug calculations?

I had heard there was a math test and questions as well, but no additional info.

See you on the 7th.

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Hey,

So I found out some general info. Nothing too specific but it should help. There will be basic ACLS stuff, ECG (a strip, not a 12 lead) interpretation, possible ABG question, and which pressor would you use for which situation type of question. Eg. Wouldn't use Epi on someone who's extremely tachy, or strict vaso for someone with low cardiac output. You'll also get personality questions, so make sure you know why you want to be a CRNA, why Rush, etc. Also, make sure you know your resume inside out because they will ask directly from your resume. Math test is very simple from what I was told from old students. Eg. If you want to give 200mcg Epi, how much would you push from a 1mg syringe? (2ml). You get it.

See you guys on the 7th

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Specializes in MICU, STICU, Travel Nurse.

My interview is this Friday! Good luck everyone!

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Good luck! Hope all goes well. I would like to hear back how it went. Don't need specifics just how the atmosphere was.

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Sorry guys, I'm a little late to this thread. Interviewing Sept 28 - our interview time was cut in half due to faculty scheduling issues.

For those of you that had a full-day interview, how was that time used? Will our half-day interview be shortchanged?

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It won't be. They will do a presentation, a tour, then the interviews. There is less waiting around, which is what they told our group. Good luck!

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Our interview day was also cut in half. It went by at a decent pace.

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Hi CPR_GUY,

What kind of questions were asked in the interview? I am interviewing the 28th.

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To all of you interviewing tomorrow - good luck and can't wait to meet you!!

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Congrats to everyone on being done! Can't believe we only have 6ish days until we find out. Good luck to everyone!

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Specializes in MICU, STICU, Travel Nurse.

When are we supposed to find out again?

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