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 Neonatal/Pediatric ICU.

I just made it! You should be able to type in “UAMS CRNA 2025” and it will let me add you when you search for groups. 

Specializes in CVICU.

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It's still not coming up when I search for it

Specializes in Neonatal/Pediatric ICU.
Specializes in CVICU.
4 minutes ago, SAnurse_1 said:

got it!!

 

Does anyone know if they’re still doing calls?? When did you guys have your interview? Mine was this last Friday so I wonder if they’re going in order by interview?

Specializes in CVICU.

My interview was on the 4th. I honestly have no idea if they're still doing calls, I would imagine so though. 

10 minutes ago, miSRNA said:

My interview was on the 4th. I honestly have no idea if they're still doing calls, I would imagine so though. 

OK thanks! The waiting is the worst part. I’ll be relieved when I finally know either way. Congrats on your acceptance!

Good luck everyone, I had to come back to turn off notifications LOL

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