Clarkson College

806BSN · Oct 6, 2017

Hello all, emb92250 I also have an interview next week. Is it possible that I can pick your brain on a few topics about Clarkson, the program, interview, and clinical sites?

emb92250 · Oct 7, 2017

Pick away!

emb92250 · Oct 7, 2017

My email is [email protected] if you prefer that to forum. But anyone reading might have the same question, so you could just ask here

emb92250 · Oct 7, 2017

Anybody have Sat interviews?

emb92250 · Oct 14, 2017

Don't forget, everyone who had interviews, please add to this thread to tell future candidates what the interview process was like. Also, post here if you get a spot for Class of 2021 (Aug 2018 start)

Rocknrolling · Oct 15, 2017

It was a great experience interviewing at Clarkson college. It was a very low stress and just a "get to know you" type of interview. The 3 women I interviewed with were very informative about the program and listened to what I had to say. I hope to hear back from them based on the experience during the interview and the short time I was at the college. I think they really care about their students and want them to succeed.

mgray3 · Oct 15, 2017

I also had a similar interview experience at Clarkson. It was a very personal interview. The panel really just wants to see if you are a good fit for their program and they tell you that from the beginning. My experience was that I was with 2 current students in the program for about 30 min or so discussing and asking questions about the program. I agree that when people say this program really wants their students to succeed. That is exactly how they make you feel. I paneled with about 5-6 women who each asked me about two personal, get to know you questions.

They started off by you talking about yourself, your accomplishments and work carreer and what you have done.

The questions I was asked personally were:

What do you think a CRNA does daily?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

What would you do if you didn't get into the program?

Asked me about my pediatric experience

Why are you not teaching? (I have a MSN in Nursing Education)

What is your motivation to be a CRNA?

What would you do if you failed the first test?

How do you handle blunt criticism?

They also give you time to ask any questions you may have about the program. They have you go back downstairs with the students, fill out some paperwork and then you are free to leave. I was probably at the college for about 1.5 hours total.

This really is a unique program and I feel like the interview went really well. I hope to hear back in the next few weeks about acceptance.

emb92250 · Oct 15, 2017

I completely agree with mgray3 and rocknrolling. They main focus of the interview is to get to know you and they really do want to see you succeed. Your success is their success.

I think a big part of me wanting to start this thread is to help everyone relax a bit so they can put their best foot forward.

Good luck everyone! Post here if you get in! You should hear relatively quickly. A phone call in 2-3 weeks for those who get in or an email in 3-4 weeks if waitlisted. I was originally waitlisted so don't worry if you are. The fee to hold your spot is $100 and sometimes people hold their spot and then drop if accepted to a different school. And sometimes they drop for other reasons.

Also, if not accepted this round, spend the next year improving your resume. They'll know if you submit the same of everything, especially the essay. My biggest suggestions is to get certifications (CCRN, TNCC, etc). If you work with adults, try to get out of your comfort zone and get into a PICU. If you work with peds, get into an adult ICU, CVICU being the best experience in MY opinion. Also, there are two classes you can take without being a Clarkson student yet: graduate statistics (preferably one with an emphasis on nursing research- Clarkson has a great 100% online one) and graduate level nursing research (recommend anywhere but Clarkson, message me for details).

As I said before, I'm a first year SRNA and I wanted to get info out on Clarkson bc I really love this program and I love to talk about it. Message me for info or email me, [email protected], if you don't want to post on this thread. Even if someone comes across this thread 10 years from now. I'll appreciate the break from studying lol.

emb92250 · Oct 18, 2017

Anyone get notified of acceptance? We were talking to our instructors today and they have selected 15, 3 of which they are still waiting to hear back from the individuals whether they've accepted or not. I don't believe they've notified the waitlistees. But if you've been accepted, you should hear by now.

Rocknrolling · Oct 19, 2017

Both me and my buddy got the phone call Tuesday the 17th, and what a relief! I am excited to get started, and if you don't mind I want to email you about some more specific questions as to how to prepare now that we have been accepted to start this awesome program!í ¾í´˜thanks for all of the information that you provided to prepare us for the interview. Again it was a great experience interviewing with the faculty of Clarkson College. What a great group of people and look forward to working with them in the near future.

emb92250 · Oct 19, 2017

That's so awesome! Email me at [email protected] or at [email protected] Both accounts go straight to my phone and I would love to answer any questions you might have.

icuCCRNurse · Oct 20, 2017

I got waitlisted. I have no idea how many applicants they waitlist. I wish they'd give us a number. I have been accepted to another program prior to my interview, but attended the interview to keep my options open. We will see if I get offered a spot at Clarkson soon enough to start the online classes that I could take early.