UNF CRNA Spring 2024 start

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Just submitted for Spring 2024. Figured I'd start a forum. Applications due 4/1 and I submitted last week. I haven't heard anything as of yet. 

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Specializes in ICU/CVICU.

Thanks for creating the forum.  I am a SRNA presently in the program.  You won't hear anything until the application closes on April 1st. Expect to hear back on the second week of April for interview invites. Last year, we got our interview invites late April and we interviewed in June. What are your stats? GPA, experience, etc. ? 

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UNF2016 said:

Thanks for creating the forum.  I am a SRNA presently in the program.  You won't hear anything until the application closes on April 1st. Expect to hear back on the second week of April for interview invites. Last year, we got our interview invites late April and we interviewed in June. What are your stats? GPA, experience, etc. ? 

Thank you for the update. I applied early so I have some time to wait. If I'm being honest IDK if I'm the most competitive candidate. I have been an ICU nurse for 4 years specialty is CCU. I have my CCRN and CMC. My GRE was 306. My downside is Nursing is my second degree and my first degree I graduated with a 2.5. With Nursing I'm at a 3.8. but a lot of schools just see the 2.5 which sucks because that was 10 years ago. I have retaken some classes and 4 grad classes as well and received an A in them. 

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Specializes in CCRN-CMC.
Nurse8421 said:

Thank you for the update. I applied early so I have some time to wait. If I'm being honest IDK if I'm the most competitive candidate. I have been an ICU nurse for 4 years specialty is CCU. I have my CCRN and CMC. My GRE was 306. My downside is Nursing is my second degree and my first degree I graduated with a 2.5. With Nursing I'm at a 3.8. but a lot of schools just see the 2.5 which sucks because that was 10 years ago. I have retaken some classes and 4 grad classes as well and received an A in them. 

May I ask what you used to study for the cmc

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Specializes in ICU/CVICU.

Look, I think your application is strong. You have 4 years of CCU experience, good GRE score, and have your CCRN and CME. More importantly, you have graduate school classes with good grades, which shows you can handle the difficulties of graduate school courses. Honestly, I don't think your 2.5 GPA will be an issue. UNF looks at your overall application. What you need to prepare for is the interview. It makes or breaks you. I know students with 4.0 GPAs with 320 and above GRE scores who interviewed with my cohort but didn't get in. To succeed in CRNA school, you need 3 things: Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude. UNF Nurse Anesthesiology Program will teach you the skills and knowledge you need to become a CRNA. What they can't teach you is Attitude. Your interview will evaluate your attitude about yourself, life, patients, and how you handle challenges, etc. 

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Specializes in CVICU/NSICU/TICU/SICU/ED/CCRN/CEN.

UNF2016, any tips on interviewing? Any specific questions that maybe asked?

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Specializes in Multisystem ICU, CCRN.

I applied as well. Good luck everyone. 

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Specializes in CVICU/NSICU/TICU/SICU/ED/CCRN/CEN.

Yes, good luck!  Let us know if you hear anything. 

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Specializes in MSICU.

I applied as well! Has anyone taken the Casper exam yet? I'm taking it tomorrow. 

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Flagirl94 said:

I applied as well! Has anyone taken the Casper exam yet? I'm taking it tomorrow. 

There was only availability to take it on the earliest date, which is May 4!

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Specializes in CVICU/NSICU/TICU/SICU/ED/CCRN/CEN.

Casper exam? ??

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Specializes in CVICU/NSICU/TICU/SICU/ED/CCRN/CEN.

Oh, that is new!  Casper exam it is then! 

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