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Hi. I was just speaking with a CRNA and he said that NA schools only consider applicants who were in the top four percent of their BSN class. I'm not sure if that's just this particular area or if this is nation-wide. I've researched several programs but I've never seen this requirement.

So my question is for everyone who is currently a CRNA - is this true for the school you went to? Do you know how prevalent this policy is? I know that admission is very selective but I didn't know it was that selective.

Thanks!

hbgwan

Specializes in Adult SICU; open heart recovery.
this is definitely not true considering the minimum GRE is 1000 and the average is close to it as well. I am certain that the top 4% would score higher than 1000.

The minimum GRE is a 400 (200 on each of two sections).

this is definitely not true considering the minimum GRE is 1000 and the average is close to it as well. I am certain that the top 4% would score higher than 1000.

i apologise if this is off topic, but i gave my GRE 4years back, and scored 1240, then i finished my masters but a dark job market led me to associates in nrsing which i wud be finishing next may. my question is if i were to apply for a CRNA program smtime in 2009, after a year of critical care exp. wud my old GRE score matter, i wud definately be required to take GRE again, coz GRE scores are only good for 5 years. But wud my past gre score in anyway make my position strong?

also, my undergrad is in textile engg. (not exactly a life science major:( ), wud i still be required to finish BSN first, ot this varies from school to school?

:uhoh3:

The minimum GRE is a 400 (200 on each of two sections).

She means for acceptance into a program ... not the minimum you get when you fill your name in correctly.

Specializes in MICU & SICU.
i apologise if this is off topic, but i gave my GRE 4years back, and scored 1240, then i finished my masters but a dark job market led me to associates in nrsing which i wud be finishing next may. my question is if i were to apply for a CRNA program smtime in 2009, after a year of critical care exp. wud my old GRE score matter, i wud definately be required to take GRE again, coz GRE scores are only good for 5 years. But wud my past gre score in anyway make my position strong?

also, my undergrad is in textile engg. (not exactly a life science major:( ), wud i still be required to finish BSN first, ot this varies from school to school?

:uhoh3:

I would think that you may have to repeat your GRE. Being that your BS degree is not like a BS in Biology you may have to get a BSN. There are some programs that will allow a BS and an AS in nursing. I think that your best plan would be to cut to the chase and contact the programs that you may be interested in applying to.

Specializes in SICU.
The minimum GRE is a 400 (200 on each of two sections).

I didn't mean overall minimum of the test, i meant the usual minimum for consideration to a crna program.

Specializes in SICU.
She means for acceptance into a program ... not the minimum you get when you fill your name in correctly.

didn't read all the way down, thanks.

Specializes in SICU.
i apologise if this is off topic, but i gave my GRE 4years back, and scored 1240, then i finished my masters but a dark job market led me to associates in nrsing which i wud be finishing next may. my question is if i were to apply for a CRNA program smtime in 2009, after a year of critical care exp. wud my old GRE score matter, i wud definately be required to take GRE again, coz GRE scores are only good for 5 years. But wud my past gre score in anyway make my position strong?

also, my undergrad is in textile engg. (not exactly a life science major:( ), wud i still be required to finish BSN first, ot this varies from school to school?

:uhoh3:

as long as you have your application in before the 5 years is up you should be fine. I would check with the programs to make sure. I think i saw that some only take GREs that are no older than three years.

My friend got in Duke's program with a 3.1 and there are nurses leaving Emory CVICUs with 3.0-3.6 GPAs to go to CRNA school -already accepted. I have a great GPA but I'm still not top 4% of my class and I'm pretty sure I'll get in as long as i don't botch my interview

Specializes in MICU & SICU.
I have a great GPA but I'm still not top 4% of my class and I'm pretty sure I'll get in as long as i don't botch my interview

I don't think that you can ever bank on on aspect alone, it's the total package. Just ask those that thought that they were pretty sure they would get in. You are headed in the right direction thinking that the interview is a important aspect. I think that no matter what your numbers (GPA/GRE) are there are 25 other people with the same numbers applying. So you need to think of other ways to distinguish yourself for the others and the interview is that opportunity to do so.

Specializes in PostOp/Trauma, OR,ICU...Pre-SRNA.

droopy where are you applying?

droopy where are you applying?

HA! I'm not even done with Emory Nursing yet, but I know what I want to do. I have over 60 hours shadowing mulitple CRNAs, SRNAs, AA students, and Anesthesiologist before I even finished my 2nd clinical. I know this is what I want to do and I am planning accordingly. I'm even reading Miller's Basics of Anesthesia and I don't even have my BSN yet...

I don't think that you can ever bank on on aspect alone, it's the total package. Just ask those that thought that they were pretty sure they would get in. You are headed in the right direction thinking that the interview is a important aspect. I think that no matter what your numbers (GPA/GRE) are there are 25 other people with the same numbers applying. So you need to think of other ways to distinguish yourself for the others and the interview is that opportunity to do so.

I've got plenty to offer. Former Marine, big time volunteer, chemistry awards, extra classes... etc etc. Hell, I've even met all of the right people because... well because some things happened and some people saw me in action. I think I'll be ok. Not being cocky but even if I have to go back to the military to be a CRNA I will. I hear from the recruiters that they don't always fill their seats.

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