This hospital or that one: Does it matter to CRNA schools?

[hstarrRN]

In June of 2021 I plan on applying to CRNA school. Currently I have been in a level IV NICU for three years at the same hospital, but I have the opportunity to accept a position in a level IV NICU at a hospital ranked #2 nationwide in neonatology.

I would LOVE to accept this position because I would learn so much, but since I do plan on applying to school soon, would it hinder my chances of being accepted to CRNA school in 2021?

Would it be seen as a pro (do they even care) that I'm at a prestigious hospital or would it be a con that I changed jobs which also means starting over to reestablish myself so getting letters of recommendation might also be more difficult.

Thoughts?

 

[subee, MSN, CRNA]

Check with your schools of choice that NICU experience will fulfill the critical care requirement.  Hospital you worked in is irrelevant but adult ICU most likely will.

[BigPappaCRNA]

1.  The vast majority of schools out there do not accept NICU experience.  Best to check with them before you exhaust time, effort, and money.

2.  Assuming a busy, active unit, it does not matter at all the hospitals name.