SRNA hopeful-Help!

[aevannss, BSN]

I am applying to 3 schools this year for CRNA- 2 in Michigan and 1 in Ohio. I know this is a very competitive program to get into. Here are my qualifications. 

3.8 GPA

Sigma Theta Tau Inductee

Valedictorian candidate 

 

Certifications:
-BLS

-ACLS

-TNCC

-PALS

-CCRN

 

Experience:

1 year Level 2 Trauma ED

2 years CVICU at Henry Ford Hospital (ECMO, IABPs, Impellas, cardiothoracic surgery)

-preceptor in both ED and CVICU

 

Enrichment:

-RR&R committee 

-UGC 

- lots of volunteer work in community (church, food banks, dog rescue)

* the only thing I am worried about is not having any formal shadowing experience in the last couple of years. I’ve seen CRNAs in the OR in nursing school, but haven’t 1:1 shadowed with a CRNA. I’ve been trying since February and it’s virtually impossible with COVID. 
 

Do you think my experience and qualifications make me a strong candidate? I appreciate any input. 

[BigPappaCRNA]

Your overall package sounds just fine to me.  You will do great.  You should know that right now, it is IMPOSSIBLE to shadow, anywhere, with anyone, due to COVID.  I would not worry too much about that right now.