I am a current SRNA student in the UAMS DNP-CRNA program, there's not sufficient information about this program because it is new. We are the first cohort and it might sound scary, unprepared, not-tested, and etc. Those were the exactly same thoughts I had when I applied. I applied to other schools and got accepted to a total of 5 CRNA programs (search through the forums, as I won't name the schools) and they were all great and competitive, all of them accept less than 20 students, one even 6-7 students. So what made me choose UAMS, to be exactly they care about my background and who was I, not just grades or if I can answer clinical questions. Our program is so diverse, everyone has a different story but we work well as a team. Our director (Dr. Gonzalez) and assistant director (Dr. Dunavan) are literally the best. Some feel like they are our 2nd parents of how much they care about us and want us to succeed. It makes you work that much harder to better yourself and not let them, your team, and lastly yourself down. It's a great school and I do not have any regrets.
I will update this as I gather new/updated information.
If anyone has any questions please ask them below, I will not answer interview questions or what they asked.
--Below some information about the UAMS DNP-CRNA Program--
For official transcripts, this is what I found on the UAMS website:
Before You E-Submit Your Application
Use the Transcript Request Form to have all official transcripts sent to NursingCAS.
Print your application for your records.
Make sure all information is accurate. Refunds cannot be made once processing has begun.
I already sent my official transcripts to NursingCAS. there is a transcript entry part. How did you do it? Do we literally have to manually enter them?
I already sent my official transcripts to NursingCAS. there is a transcript entry part. How did you do it? Do we literally have to manually enter them?
You can do it manually or pay NursingCAS to do it for you. I did it manually and NursingCAS checked it to make sure everything was done correctly and then I was good to go.
@CHF24 Hello, I received an email about the personal statement. It says it should be less than 250 words. Did they limit the length of your personal statement?
@CHF24 Hello, I received an email about the personal statement. It says it should be less than 250 words. Did they limit the length of your personal statement?
Yeah! It’s under the faq section stating it’s suppose to be no more than 250 words
did you do it under 250 words? I find it very difficult to get it under 250 words. Are you an applicant or current SRNA?
It was difficult, but doable. I highly do not recommend going over the 250 word mark as they want a concise statement. It's basically two questions:
1.) What made you apply to UAMS? What's different from other CRNA schools? What does UAMS (in general) offer that other school don't? If you had to choose one or two things about UAMS CRNA program, what would it be? .... there's a million ways to answer this question.
2) Why do you want to become a CRNA? Right off the bat, try to minimize the word, autonomy. I did, as I know everyone will write about it; I just want you all to be able to write about an experience that really makes you want to pursue on becoming a CRNA. Tell us a story, how do CRNA work in your hospital? How's the collaboration? Teamwork? What aspect of anesthesia puts a smile in your face? Is there a certain specialty you would like to explore that got your interest? Cases you shadow? Conversations with CRNAs? etc ... million ways to answer it.
It was difficult, but doable. I highly do not recommend going over the 250 word mark as they want a concise statement. It's basically two questions:
1.) What made you apply to UAMS? What's different from other CRNA schools? What does UAMS (in general) offer that other school don't? If you had to choose one or two things about UAMS CRNA program, what would it be? .... there's a million ways to answer this question.
2) Why do you want to become a CRNA? Right off the bat, try to minimize the word, autonomy. I did, as I know everyone will write about it; I just want you all to be able to write about an experience that really makes you want to pursue on becoming a CRNA. Tell us a story, how do CRNA work in your hospital? How's the collaboration? Teamwork? What aspect of anesthesia puts a smile in your face? Is there a certain specialty you would like to explore that got your interest? Cases you shadow? Conversations with CRNAs? etc ... million ways to answer it.
Any other questions, ask away...
Thank you so much! very helpful brainstorming ! Do you know what the view as most important when picking their interviewees? Thank you
Thank you so much! very helpful brainstorming ! Do you know what the view as most important when picking their interviewees? Thank you
It's not a simple formula. They take everything into consideration. Cumulative GPA, nursing GPA, science GPA, experience, CV/resume, statement, background, certifications, committees, and etc.
Getting an interview is great, some say it's the easiest part. Just be around the ballpark when it comes to statistic/academic standpoint. The hard part is the interview. It doesn't matter if you have a 4.0 GPA and another student has a 3.4 GPA, everyone is at the same platform. The interview will separate you from others. If it's behavioral, just be yourself and be ready to answer questions they might throw at you. If it's clinical, then know the in and outs of your department/specialty.
For UAMS last year was mainly behavioral, but be sure to study clinical questions as well. Be well rounded, do not rely on one side.
Bearree, BSN
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I already sent my official transcripts to NursingCAS. there is a transcript entry part. How did you do it? Do we literally have to manually enter them?