Thomas Jefferson 2020

Nursing Students SRNA

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Thought I’d start a tread for those of us applying to Thomas Jefferson CRNA program starting in 2020. Just submitted my application. Fingers crossed for an interview!

Specializes in ICU.

Anyone have interview dates in January or February?

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Does anyone know exactly how the waitlist process goes? @loudogg? It's so funny, I didn't see the email when they sent it out and was pleasantly surprised when they told me my status!

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Specializes in SRNA, ICU and Emergency Mursing.

Not sure exactly how it goes... I know they invite a few people to interview from the previous year’s waitlist if they reapply/have their apps pushed to the following year.

It seems they keep a couple spots saved for waitlisted students from the previous year.
But someone who was waitlisted and then accepted would have more details then me

Oh... and they obviously call waitlist students if the selected people give up their seats.

??‍♂️

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anyone has any idea how long it takes them to verify your app and then actually review your application? Thanks

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Specializes in Critical Care Nurse.
18 minutes ago, Yi Zhang said:

anyone has any idea how long it takes them to verify your app and then actually review your application? Thanks

They say it takes two weeks but mine took a week.

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Specializes in ICU.

Did you hear back within a week from the date they verified the application?

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Specializes in MICU.

Has anyone heard anything since the first round of interviews? I emailed to check my application status last week and they advised that my application was still under review, stating I should receive an update in the near future via email.

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Specializes in ICU.

When did they say they they received and verify your application? I emailed last week and they told me the same thing

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Specializes in MICU.
35 minutes ago, xesperanzax said:

When did they say they they received and verify your application? I emailed last week and they told me the same thing

My application was verified sometime in the end of October.

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Specializes in ICU.

They told me within the next few weeks they should have an update in the last email.

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Unfortunately, I didn't get offered an interview ? does anyone have any advice for someone trying to get into CRNA school with a low science/cumulative GPA?

Science GPA: 3.26/Cumulative GPA: 3.41

I also have my CCRN, charge nurse, precept, on 2 unit base councils, volunteer, went on a mission trip and shadowed multiple anesthesiologists (we don't have CRNAs at my hospital). I feel like I am a pretty good applicant but my GPAs are holding me back. I emailed Jackie and she informed me that my GPAs aren't considered competitive. I just completed Organic Chemistry and Medical Biochemistry courses in order to help increase my GPAs but my cumulative one is so hard to improve. I know that this is my dream but I feel discouraged and don't know what to do. I took the advice from vitone215 and became a member of diversity in nurse anesthesia, which I will attend an info session. But any other advice would be so helpful and appreciated

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Specializes in SRNA, ICU and Emergency Mursing.

Sorry to hear that. Cumulative GPA is hard to raise because it requires a lot of units to counter the established record. I can only recommend to take courses to raise your GPA, get high GRE scores, or look into Puerto Rico. I’ve heard it’s easier to get in, but you need the GRE and need to speak Spanish (this is a good idea if you’re fluent already). It’s very inexpensive there also. The whole program in PR costs less than a semester at Jeff. And Jeff is 9 semesters...

In taking more classes, If I we’re in your spot, I would look into a MHCA. Administration is great money and the degree will boost your GPA so you’ll be a better candidate for the DNP-Anesthesia later. I dont see a point in an NP degree or MSN unless you just want to book at your GPA. But I think the MHCA can set you up for huge positions as you’re career develops. Just a thought... but you’ll have to do what’s best for you.

Your GPA is not horrible, but you will have to expand your horizons and just apply to every school you qualify for with an open application period. Jeff is more competitive that some, maybe not as competitive as others.... you’ll just have to keep trying. I think the application essays play a large part in being selected, so maybe look at that element as well (I have no idea, maybe yours is great already, just a thought)

I wish you the best of luck... you’ll make it happen if you want it bad enough. Remember, If it was easy, everyone would be doing it.

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