Thomas Jefferson University CRNA 2020

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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!

Wasn’t the deadline just 2/15?

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7 hours ago, heythatsmybike said:

Wasn’t the deadline just 2/15?

Yup, but some people in the forum already heard back from TJ. That's why I am worried.

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8 hours ago, Yi Zhang said:

Yup, but some people in the forum already heard back from TJ. That's why I am worried.

This has been something I've seen with a few schools in these forums and it has continued to confuse me. How are applications being reviewed prior to the application deadline in these programs? I understand if the program offers early admission or is on a rolling admission schedule, but most don't so I don't get it. The fact that people in some of these threads are hearing back for interviews prior to the deadline is strange. I would love to poll current SRNA's or recent grads on the schools they heard from/got accepted into and what time of the cycle they applied. For undergrad and my accelerated program that was just unheard of.....I would be told nothing would even be looked at for anyone until the deadline had passed and that was it.

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Specializes in Critical Care Nurse.

Hey guys,

For everyone wondering if they are still a chance for an interview, they have filled all 26 seats and not interviewing anymore. Good luck next year. Look at the bright side, you have another year to save and pay off all your debt.

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Specializes in SRNA, ICU and Emergency Mursing.

Better luck next time, guys/gals. Remember that they get way more applications of fully qualified nurses than they can accommodate. Keep trying. Between all the programs, there are always application periods open somewhere.

Those that were waitlisted should know that about 4 people gave up their seats last year, and some at the last minute. Not to get hopes up, but if it is possible. Keep your stuff in order to be able to take that seat if it is offered at the last second because it does happen.

Not getting accepted doesn't mean you're not qualified, just that too many were qualified. There is a ton of luck and countless variables in the application process...

I never took O-chem, no GRE, ICU experience was barely 1 year at a tiny and unknown community hospital, and I was denied at two other universities; but I just kept going. Even when I got accepted, I had to sell my home and move my family 3,000 miles to attend. That wasn't goin to stop me--nothing was. The ONLY guarantee is that you will not get in if you stop trying. If I can make it, anyone one of you can.

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Specializes in Critical Care Nurse.

@LouDogg what advice will you give someone with not so great science grades? Retake them or take graduated level courses instead?

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Specializes in SRNA, ICU and Emergency Mursing.

The only advice I can give is to boost your GPA one way or another. But programs have different rules on retaking courses so you have to individualize that question/answer to particular programs. That GPA is one hard-line that a lot of programs have (not all). This might only boost your overall GPA unless they take the recent chem and pathophysiology as replacements of your old grades. That might be the case because your old science courses likely expire soon (>5 years). That's why it's a specific question for specific program rules.

I do have a friend that went and became an NP. One reason was to boost his GPA with graduate-level science classes, and the other reason was to make him a more qualified candidate with the experience end.

My other thought was to get a Masters in Healthcare Administration. That will boost your overall GPA and give you another avenue of great paying career while still utilizing your nursing degree/career.

Those are the only ideas I have to set you up for an alternatives in making more money and boosting GPA and experience, while also in the interim time of applying to more CRNA programs.

As I mentioned before, I had a lot going against me as an applicant, except for my GPA which was a 3.96. I honestly believe it was my GPA and admission essays that got me the interview invites that I did receive. It was definitely not my work experience. But then others make up for GPA with more extensive experience. Then your personality gets you through the interview.

I also joined Honor Societies and became treasurer of one at my undergrad college. It was really just for the resume booster and involved little-to-none actual work. For Golden-Key, you just pay a fee and you're in. But it looked good on my graduate resume (trade-secret). That's all I can offer.

The GPA is not always the biggest consideration in applicants, but it's undeniably a factor to get around--especially when programs are impacted the way they are these days.

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On 2/28/2020 at 10:47 AM, savinglives87 said:

Hey guys,

For everyone wondering if they are still a chance for an interview, they have filled all 26 seats and not interviewing anymore. Good luck next year. Look at the bright side, you have another year to save and pay off all your debt.

I still have not heard back from them at all. Where did you get the info from? I am just curious. thanks!

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Has anyone one the waitlist heard anything ? Would anyone who was accepted be able to let me know when your secondary enrollment deposit is or was due ? I was placed on the waitlist and told positions may open in May

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Hi! I am also on the waitlist!! My name is Jayle Caprara. It is hard waiting! I feel like if I think about it too much I'm going to jinx myself!! Here is my phone number if you want to text. We can support each other. I've made a lot of nice friends through here. 586-291-9804 Hang in there sister nurse!!

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Specializes in ccrn-cmc, ccu.

Hi! Same here. On the waitlist. Haven’t heard anything either.. I don’t know how likely it’ll be but crossing my fingers! Reapplying to programs in the meantime

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Specializes in ccrn-cmc, ccu.

Does anyone know what the next steps will look like for the ones that are currently on the waitlist? Do we reapply or are we automatically considered for the next round of interviews? Just curious if anyone’s heard anything or heard about past experiences

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