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--
Congratulations to those who got an interview. For those who didn't, do not give up. There are many great programs out there.
Now, let's talk about interviews. Last year's interviews were mainly behavioral questions, but also be reviewing your CCRN. Be ready to talk about yourself, your statement, hospital/unit, CV/resume, etc. Right now everyone, who got an interview, has a fair shot. The interview will be the deciding factor, so start finding out your weakness. For example, if you got an interview and your GPA is below 3.5, be ready to explain why and how you overcame it. No one, in particular, will have the questions that they might ask. Just stay confident and know your limits.
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Hello everyone,
Congratulations to those who got an interview. For those who didn't, do not give up. There are many great programs out there.
Now, let's talk about interviews. Last year's interviews were mainly behavioral questions, but also be reviewing your CCRN. Be ready to talk about yourself, your statement, hospital/unit, CV/resume, etc. Right now everyone, who got an interview, has a fair shot. The interview will be the deciding factor, so start finding out your weakness. For example, if you got an interview and your GPA is below 3.5, be ready to explain why and how you overcame it. No one, in particular, will have the questions that they might ask. Just stay confident and know your limits.
This thread has overall great information:
Best of luck!