The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio CRNA Program (2024 Start)

[heartylungrn]

Hi everyone!
I didn't find a thread for anyone applying to UT Health San Antonio's new BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia program with their first matriculating class starting in Fall 2024.

I am making this thread because I plan to apply, and the deadline is coming up soon in March. I wanted to create a forum for any one applying as well! Post stats, updates, questions, thoughts and opinions, etc. 

[CRNA School Prep Academy]

Hi there! Wanted to give you a free interview prep guide as you work on your application. Cheering you on!! 

https://www.cspaedu.com/questions

You got this! 

[Twill1025]

Thank you so very much! I have been following Jenny and the gang for awhile now. I most definitely plan to prep with them. 

[LEVELoneRN]

moananurse said:

Hi everyone!
I didn't find a thread for anyone applying to UT Health San Antonio's new BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia program with their first matriculating class starting in Fall 2024.

I am making this thread because I plan to apply, and the deadline is coming up soon in March. I wanted to create a forum for any one applying as well! Post stats, updates, questions, thoughts and opinions, etc. 

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I attended their webinar, but didn't like the vibes. Plus they wanted a lot in my opinion before the deadline and won't let you finish anything prior to admission. For example wanted stats within 5 years. I graduated BSN in 2011. And they wouldn't waive my GRE although I already have a Masters. Most programs are doing away with GRE and only want chemistry within the last 3-5 years.  So unfortunately, I won't be submitting. But good luck to you on your journey! 

[CRNA School Prep Academy]

Twill1025 said:

Thank you so very much! I have been following Jenny and the gang for awhile now. I most definitely plan to prep with them. 

Thank you for following along! We appreciate you! 

LEVELoneRN said:

I attended their webinar, but didn't like the vibes. Plus they wanted a lot in my opinion before the deadline and won't let you finish anything prior to admission. For example wanted stats within 5 years. I graduated BSN in 2011. And they wouldn't waive my GRE although I already have a Masters. Most programs are doing away with GRE and only want chemistry within the last 3-5 years.  So unfortunately, I won't be submitting. But good luck to you on your journey! 

Kudos to you for doing your research and finding what works for you!! Cheering you on! 

[RNtoCRNA2024]

Do we need to submit a shadowing form ? 

[heartylungrn]

Lopinheiro88 said:

Do we need to submit a shadowing form ? 

Yes we do! It's on their website under admission requirements. 

[RNtoCRNA2024]

moananurse said:

Yes we do! It's on their website under admission requirements. 

Found it. Thanks 

[NURSEALEXIS2626]

Hi I am planning on applying! This will be my first CRNA school application so I am very excited and my stats for this app will be as follows:

Last 60hrs GPA: 4.0

Overall GPA: 3.71

Ochem: A

Stats: A

GRE: TBD planning on taking it in two weeks 

ICU Experience: 3 years total (2 years in a CVICU)

Professional experience: Nurse preceptor, I also participate in clinical ladder as an auditor for the unit, member of AACN, practice council member on my unit.

certifications: CCRN and CSC

I know most nurses that I have talked to are hesitant to apply to the UTHSCSA program because of the potential "growing pains" that the first cohort will most likely experience. However, I think it would be a great opportunity and responsibility to be the first cohort. PLUS my statistics are better aligned with this program. 

Has anyone taken a KIRA assessment for CRNA school applications? I noticed that TCU and UTHSCSA have it listed as part of the NursingCAS application. 

[RandomNurse123]

Same here, was considering applying but considering they just opened their application a few months ago with a deadline in March, not reasonable to meet all their requirements for this cycle by March. It would've been more realistic to complete their pre-req classes if it had been by matriculation. 

[SwiftieNurse9444]

I will be applying to the program as well. I did not attend the webinar, but the vibes do seem a lot less lenient than other school application processes! I wonder if the practice questions are the same as the actual Kira assessment or if it's different.

Stats are as follows:

Nursing Experience: 2.5 Years Cath Lab, 1.5 Years ICU

GPA: 3.4 

OChem: A

Stats: A

GRE: 156 V 149 Q 

CCRN Certified

[SRNASoon, BSN]

Stats in the last 5 years??? Really, thats ridiculous. Thats a freshman level course in college. I can guarantee 90% of individuals have not taken that course within the last 5 years.