SRNA and/or CRNA - Information for Future School Applicants

[SRNA Mentor]

Hi all! There were so many people who helped me on my journey into CRNA school so, as an SRNA/RRNA, I want to pay it forward and help anyone who has questions or needs advice on stats, interviews, school, etc. It can be a very competitive and sometimes discouraging process but BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! You will get here when it's your time and you won't look back. ? Hang in there!

[Mtucker0113, BSN]

@CRNA School Prep Academy hello! I have been looking at your program online as well. Applications open up in June and late fall for my program. I wasn't sure if I was too late to do your program or not. 
 

I have more involvement in the CVICU. I was a tech prior for 3 years and then a nurse. I was invited to every "round table" meeting personally with the CNO and CEO of the hospital to discuss changes in our unit. I will definitely highlight this experience. 
 

I am traveling in the same state that I will apply to  and the school also owns the hospital I work at. I actually have been there for 6 months in the same unit and I have some extreme examples of very high acuity patients. My patient in the PCU, I called a rapid and initiated a code and had drugs pushed at beside well before the doctors arrived and I feel that experience and feedback I received can speak to acuity just floating PCU one day. My ICU patients have been majority higher acuity on multiple drips. I have also provided education to nurses in the MICU on swans! 

For my interview, I feel if I can just get my application to the interview I can do well! 

Thank you again for your reply!! 

[CRNA School Prep Academy]

Mtucker0113 said:

@CRNA School Prep Academy hello! I have been looking at your program online as well. Applications open up in June and late fall for my program. I wasn't sure if I was too late to do your program or not. 
 

I have more involvement in the CVICU. I was a tech prior for 3 years and then a nurse. I was invited to every "round table" meeting personally with the CNO and CEO of the hospital to discuss changes in our unit. I will definitely highlight this experience. 
 

I am traveling in the same state that I will apply to  and the school also owns the hospital I work at. I actually have been there for 6 months in the same unit and I have some extreme examples of very high acuity patients. My patient in the PCU, I called a rapid and initiated a code and had drugs pushed at beside well before the doctors arrived and I feel that experience and feedback I received can speak to acuity just floating PCU one day. My ICU patients have been majority higher acuity on multiple drips. I have also provided education to nurses in the MICU on swans! 

For my interview, I feel if I can just get my application to the interview I can do well! 

Thank you again for your reply!! 

Way to go! Those are all awesome things to ensure you highlight on resume, personal statement and interview. 

And no- it's not too late to start using our tools! We offer monthly options, a new 6 Month Intensive and more. 

As you mentioned-- the application gets you the interview, and the interview is what gets you accepted! We specialize in helping you with both, and no canned answers. In fact, our interview prep (taught by program faculty mentors with literally thousands of interviews under their belt) will teach you how to engage with faculty during the interview, how to showcase your critical care knowledge, and what to do when they push you to your limit and you DON'T know the answer. 

We'd love to see you inside! You can join here: www.cspaedu.com/join 

Cheers to your future!! You got this!! 

[ICURN2CRNA_]

Hello!

I recently received my first rejection because my Capella RN to BSN bridge degree was considered "pass/fail." This program, called FlexPath, allowed me to progress at my own pace and resulted in a competency-based transcript. An official 4.0 scale transcript is available upon request.

Previously, I was an associate-prepared nurse with a 4.0 GPA in hard sciences and a 3.6 cumulative GPA. Despite this, I was quickly rejected, and their explanation so far points to my BSN. I'm waiting for the interviews to conclude so I can discuss my shortcomings with them. This school was my first choice, and its location was convenient for me.

Now, I'm reapplying to schools across the country to improve my chances. I'm retaking some classes, not to boost my GPA but to meet specific requirements and hopefully mitigate concerns about my BSN.

I've just joined Diversity CRNA and plan to attend one of their events. Additionally, I'm planning to attend the AANA Annual Congress in San Diego this August. Although RNs can't earn CEs or attend certain panels exclusive to CRNAs/SRNAs, I confirmed with the AANA that I can still participate.

The cost to attend is at least $1,500 with airfare and accommodations. Is it worth going the extra mile? I attended a virtual AANA event last year and enjoyed it thoroughly.

Thanks in advance!

[CRNA School Prep Academy]

ICURN2CRNA_ said:

Hello!

I recently received my first rejection because my Capella RN to BSN bridge degree was considered "pass/fail." This program, called FlexPath, allowed me to progress at my own pace and resulted in a competency-based transcript. An official 4.0 scale transcript is available upon request.

Previously, I was an associate-prepared nurse with a 4.0 GPA in hard sciences and a 3.6 cumulative GPA. Despite this, I was quickly rejected, and their explanation so far points to my BSN. I'm waiting for the interviews to conclude so I can discuss my shortcomings with them. This school was my first choice, and its location was convenient for me.

Now, I'm reapplying to schools across the country to improve my chances. I'm retaking some classes, not to boost my GPA but to meet specific requirements and hopefully mitigate concerns about my BSN.

I've just joined Diversity CRNA and plan to attend one of their events. Additionally, I'm planning to attend the AANA Annual Congress in San Diego this August. Although RNs can't earn CEs or attend certain panels exclusive to CRNAs/SRNAs, I confirmed with the AANA that I can still participate.

The cost to attend is at least $1,500 with airfare and accommodations. Is it worth going the extra mile? I attended a virtual AANA event last year and enjoyed it thoroughly.

Thanks in advance!

Hi there! I want to reassure you that you CAN get into CRNA school with a pass/fail degree; it's unfortunate that quite a few aspiring CRNAs have dealt with the same rejection and need to overcome it. 

I have a video with (now a current Nurse Anesthesia Resident!) Sabrina who got into CRNA school with a pass/fail degree if you'd like to check it out: 

https://crnaschoolprepacademy.com/podcast/episode-67-getting-into-CRNA-school-with-a-pass-fail-nursing-degree-with-SRNA-sabrina

It's VERY informative! 

PS- We LOVE the AANA! We are also hosting a virtual event with them later this year so stay tuned to our social media accounts for announcements. 

You CAN do this!! We're rooting for you! 

[ICURN2CRNA_]

CRNA School Prep Academy said:

Hi there! I want to reassure you that you CAN get into CRNA school with a pass/fail degree; it's unfortunate that quite a few aspiring CRNAs have dealt with the same rejection and need to overcome it. 

I have a video with (now a current Nurse Anesthesia Resident!) Sabrina who got into CRNA school with a pass/fail degree if you'd like to check it out: 

https://crnaschoolprepacademy.com/podcast/episode-67-getting-into-CRNA-school-with-a-pass-fail-nursing-degree-with-SRNA-sabrina

It's VERY informative! 

PS- We LOVE the AANA! We are also hosting a virtual event with them later this year so stay tuned to our social media accounts for announcements. 

You CAN do this!! We're rooting for you! 

Oh hi Jenny (if it's you)!

Actually, the most recent event I attended was the AANA and CSPA meeting back in December! I connected with some of the district presidents afterward and had a positive experience!

After the rejection, I was quite depressed for a week or so because I had done extensive research before applying, met with advisors and faculty at the school, and was assured they accepted my degree. However, after applying and spending so much time, money, and energy, I was told they don't accept it.

From the beginning, I asked about the acceptability of my degree, as my school provides both an official "pass/fail" transcript and an unofficial 4.0 scale transcript. They assured me it would be no problem, but now they're attributing the rejection to this very reason.

Saying I was discouraged is an understatement.

I am planning to take the GRE soon.