Just wanted to start a thread for Thomas Jefferson University CRNA DNP applicants for 2025 start. Feel free to post your timeline of application, interviews, etc. Stats welcome too! 🙂 Good luck!!
IMPORTANT INFO added by Staff
Thomas Jefferson University DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program
Jefferson's DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program, fully accredited, prepares nurses to provide anesthesia care during surgical procedures.
This is a 36-month, nine-semester program with 92 credits. It's full-time curriculum with over 2,000 hours of clinical practice hours.
According to U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics, a Nurse Anesthetists in Pennsylvania earns an annual mean wage of $203,150. The national annual mean wage for a Nurse Anesthetists is $202,470.
Your curiosity is getting the best of you. Be mindful with a question like this... they already said they weren't selected via email and still may have feelings they are processing about this.
I didn't get to interview they just sent a letter saying they couldn't offer me admission. My stats aren't competitive so I'm disappointed but not surprised. I'm applying everywhere while working on CAA prerequisite so I know it'll happen one way or the other.
The second round of interviews will happen next week, following the first round that took place last week. For those who were rejected, don't be discouraged—use this as an opportunity to strengthen your application and keep pushing forward. If you're genuinely committed to becoming a CRNA and want the best education and support throughout the journey, I'd advise researching programs carefully.
In my experience, Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) may not be the top choice if you're looking for a program that offers robust support and resources to help you succeed. This isn't to say TJU is a bad program; however, having interviewed at several well-regarded CRNA programs, I've developed a solid understanding of what an elite program provides. When I asked TJU about support systems and resources available to students, they couldn't outline anything specific or substantial. I'd encourage you to ask about these factors directly in your own interview when they offer you the opportunity to ask the panel questions and see what they have to say when you inquire about it. If I am paying over $150k for a degree, I would expect more then just "We are all very close and text eachother all the time" answer from the program director.
If you're simply looking for any CRNA program to get into, TJU might work for you. But if you're looking for a high return on your educational investment, consider exploring programs with stronger statistics and more resources for students. It's worth noting that this is the first year TJU has achieved a first-time pass rate above 90%. They may ask about your CRNA score and how many questions it took for you to pass the NCLEX-- connect the dots.
Best of luck to everyone on the journey to becoming a CRNA.
Has anyone interviewed this application cycle I remember them saying they were starting interviews after the last info session? What's the interview style like at TJU?
The second round of interviews will happen next week, following the first round that took place last week. For those who were rejected, don't be discouraged—use this as an opportunity to strengthen your application and keep pushing forward. If you're genuinely committed to becoming a CRNA and want the best education and support throughout the journey, I'd advise researching programs carefully.
In my experience, Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) may not be the top choice if you're looking for a program that offers robust support and resources to help you succeed. This isn't to say TJU is a bad program; however, having interviewed at several well-regarded CRNA programs, I've developed a solid understanding of what an elite program provides. When I asked TJU about support systems and resources available to students, they couldn't outline anything specific or substantial. I'd encourage you to ask about these factors directly in your own interview when they offer you the opportunity to ask the panel questions and see what they have to say when you inquire about it. If I am paying over $150k for a degree, I would expect more then just "We are all very close and text eachother all the time" answer from the program director.
If you're simply looking for any CRNA program to get into, TJU might work for you. But if you're looking for a high return on your educational investment, consider exploring programs with stronger statistics and more resources for students. It's worth noting that this is the first year TJU has achieved a first-time pass rate above 90%. They may ask about your CRNA score and how many questions it took for you to pass the NCLEX-- connect the dots.
Best of luck to everyone on the journey to becoming a CRNA.
Oh dang I didn't know people had already started interviewing last week...how do you know this?
So you're trying to say that maybe this program prioritizes candidates with maybe a higher GPA/someone who can stay afloat without as much educational support?
Thank you for your detailed input on this program!
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I'm sorry 😞 I'm sure you will get in somewhere else. Do you mind if I ask how you know?