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 NICU.

Got my acceptance call around 5 pm (eastern) today. Good luck to everyone!!

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

Received my acceptance call today as well! Anyone starting a facebook group for our 2nd cohert? Looking forward to meeting everyone who received an acceptance call! Good luck to everyone there still calling  candidates.

Specializes in ICU...SICU...MICU....NEURO ICU....
5 hours ago, Aspiring-SRNA said:

Congratulations on your acceptance! Are they only sending acceptance calls only today or is it an ongoing thing? 

I think it's an on going thing calling individuals this week for there acceptance. 

Specializes in MICU.

I got my call yesterday late afternoon! Good luck y’all. Can’t wait to meet everyone! 

Specializes in Neuro, Surgical/Medical ICU.

Congratulations to all with acceptance calls! I hope that there will be a chance for me to join your cohort. 

Hello all! I was also accepted earlier this week! Does anyone know of a facebook group for our cohort??? So excited to start this journey, I can’t wait to meet everyone! 

Specializes in MICU.

I haven’t seen a facebook group yet 

Has anyone received an official acceptance email?

4 minutes ago, ICU_RN_95 said:

I haven’t seen a facebook group yet 

Send me a private message and I’ll give you my info! 

Specializes in MICU.
7 minutes ago, cardiacnoobie said:

Has anyone received an official acceptance email?

I have not. Just a call.

9 minutes ago, cardiacnoobie said:

Has anyone received an official acceptance email?

same. They told me to watch the Gus account but I haven’t seen anything there either I was going to call tomorrow. They said the system was supposed to be updated at the end of this week 

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

I only received a call. However they mentioned next week be on the look for the acceptance letter via email. 

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