Texas Christian University (TCU) CRNA 2024

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Hello everyone! Applications for TCU CRNA have opened for Spring 2024. I was looking for a forum for this application cycle but didn't see one and decided to start one! I am working on my application and studying for the GRE currently. Best of luck to everyone!

Specializes in CVICU, ED.

Hi everyone,

I just got my acceptance letter and wanted to write a comment for those applying with a low GPA like myself (cGPA ~3.00) because I haven't seen a post from someone with such low stats get accepted. 

So if you have a poor academic background - it is possible with hard work! I was able to show an upward trend with a 3.96 GPA in my accelerated nursing program, took an undergrad biochem class at UNE and made an A, and worked hard to perform well on the GRE (317), CCRN (114/125), and obtained my CMC with ~18 months of high-acuity CVICU experience. I also made sure to have a lot of extracurricular experience on my unit and volunteering experience.

My interviewers flat out asked me to explain my poor academic background but praised my ability to show that I can handle hard academics by doing what I mentioned above prior to applying.

So if you are in a similar position, do not hesitate to apply as long as you have tried your best to make up for the weak points in your application. 

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to message me!

Good luck to everyone that is on the waitlist or waiting to hear back! 

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Got in as well! Fort Wort Clinicals. 

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I'm Dallas! ? 

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Specializes in CVICU Nurse.

Anyone else get a Houston site?

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Is anyone considering the stipend opportunity in Ohio? LOL

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@OtheFutureCRNA I have a family so not an option for me, but if I was single/no kids I would take it. If you have to pay rent here why not pay rent there and reduce your expenses? What clinical site did you get? 

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I got in too!! Fort Worth clinical site. Can't wait!

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pprvncess said:

Hi everyone,

I just got my acceptance letter and wanted to write a comment for those applying with a low GPA like myself (cGPA ~3.00) because I haven't seen a post from someone with such low stats get accepted. 

So if you have a poor academic background - it is possible with hard work! I was able to show an upward trend with a 3.96 GPA in my accelerated nursing program, took an undergrad biochem class at UNE and made an A, and worked hard to perform well on the GRE (317), CCRN (114/125), and obtained my CMC with ~18 months of high-acuity CVICU experience. I also made sure to have a lot of extracurricular experience on my unit and volunteering experience.

My interviewers flat out asked me to explain my poor academic background but praised my ability to show that I can handle hard academics by doing what I mentioned above prior to applying.

So if you are in a similar position, do not hesitate to apply as long as you have tried your best to make up for the weak points in your application. 

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to message me!

Good luck to everyone that is on the waitlist or waiting to hear back! 

 @pprvncess Thank you for this!! Gives me hope! And CONGRATULATIONS!! Sounds like I am in the same UNE course you took as well. The all nurses system won't let me message you (maybe because I'm newer?), but I would love to message you a couple of questions I have. Just not sure the best way to do that! 

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Brazilian nurse said:

@OtheFutureCRNA I have a family so not an option for me, but if I was single/no kids I would take it. If you have to pay rent here why not pay rent there and reduce your expenses? What clinical site did you get? 

I got fort worth. I'll already be moving down to fort worth for didactic, not sure I wanna move again. So I think I will stay put.

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I created a facebook group for the cohort

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1025994325262925/

 

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did anyone get a confirmation reply when you emailed in your intent to enroll?

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I didn't get one as well

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