UAMS DNP-CRNA 2021

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Hello everyone,

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--

 

Applications open: October 15, 2020

Application deadline: January 15, 2021

 

Interview Process: 15 - 25 minutes, mainly behavioral

Class size: 16 - 20 students (2020 class: 18 students)

Certifications: PALS, BLS, ACLS, CCRN (recommended)

GPA: minimum of 3.00 (last cumulative 60 hours)

GRE: not needed

Courses Required: Basic Statistics

References: Two Letters

 

Cost:

**In state: $66,000

**Out-state: $99,000*

*Students are able to get in-state tuition after meeting certain residency requirements

**Doesn't include additional misc costs (e.g. books, NBCRNA preparation tools, and etc)

 

Clinical Sites: 13 current (and expanding)

Locations: Arkansas (Little Rock, Conway, Pine Bluff, Fayetteville, Fort Smith and etc)

*No out-of-state clinicals, all within Arkansas

 

Website:

https://nursing.uams.edu/future-students/academics-and-admissions/DNP/doctor-nursing-practice-nurse-anesthesia/

Specializes in MICU.

Has anyone heard anything yet? 

Specializes in MICU.

@ICU_RN_95 I don’t think anyone has. 

Specializes in Pediatric CVICU.

Did anyone hear anything today? The website now says they were reviewing apps until 2/5 so I’m thinking we should be notified soon! 

Specializes in ICU.

Thank you so much for the information. In nursing school, I didn't feel instructors actually cared about us as people. With CRNA school being a totally different(and much bigger) animal, I really hope to find a school with supportive faculty.

Do you have any tips for the interview? 

 

I knew that I saw 250 word limit for the personal statement somewhere, but couldn't locate it again when I was writing. I can't remember if I ended up sticking to the 250 words or not. Ugh. 

Specializes in SICU.

They just called me for an interview 

Specializes in ICU, CCRN..

Just got a call for interview.

Specializes in MICU.

I also received a call for an interview 

Specializes in ICU...SICU...MICU....NEURO ICU....

I received a phone call yesterday for an interview as well.

Specializes in Neuro, Surgical/Medical ICU.

Hi everyone, 

I was wondering if you guys had gotten the follow-up email regarding to the interview or not. 

Specializes in MICU.
3 minutes ago, Aspiring-SRNA said:

Hi everyone, 

I was wondering if you guys had gotten the follow-up email regarding to the interview or not. 

I haven’t yet. I would think it would come this week though

Specializes in Neuro, Surgical/Medical ICU.
1 minute ago, utekid9 said:

I haven’t yet. I would think it would come this week though

Thank you. I was beginning to think that they had tried to communicate with me in another way that I'm unaware of. 

Specializes in ICU, CCRN..

I asked them to send me an email to confirm the interview appointment. They said they will but still I have not yet received one.

 

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