University of Cincinnati Interview

GLN10 · Dec 4, 2009

Yeah just got the email, i was thinking the same thing checkin the mail everyday.

beedog13 · Dec 16, 2009

Hi,

I am a second year UC CRNA student. That should mean you are in...you will get the official letter (along with the list of 10,000 things you need to do prior to Fall 2010) this month. Good luck. PM for advice or questions. You will be assigned a mentor in the spring sometime--they will be getting in touch about the same time you get info on plans for the picnic/party to welcome new students in AUG/SEPT next year.

Beedog

retuRN · Jan 22, 2010

Hey I'm planning on possibly applying to UC's program this fall and I was wondering if you all had any tips for me (interviews, application, anything!).

I'm from Louisiana (not sure how many out-of-state apps. are considered), I'm 23, I've worked as a tech in ED for 18 months (not sure if this matters any!) prior to obtaining my BSN, I've just made a year in ICU (inner city hospital, level II trauma), I'm taking CCRN next week and will take GRE after, I'm an AACN member, I've been on the medical response/code team for 6-months, I'm currently orienting a grad nurse, and I will soon begin to teach ACLS at the hospital.

The ICU I work in is a 24 bed ICU (combined 14 bed CICU, 10 bed SICU), plenty of experience with EKG interpretation, blood gas interpretation, a-lines, ventilators, multiple drug infusions, ventriculostomies, CRRT. I don't have extensvie experience with IABP or swans, but I do have experience with them. Our ICU basically does everything but fresh hearts.

I have not taken any Biochems or Physics classes. How much do you think this is weighted in the application/admission process?

Are there any suggestions you current students have for me to make myself more appealing to UC?

Anything helps!

theNPdream · Feb 24, 2010

hi all,

i am ecstatic to have just received acceptance into uofc's fnp program so i apologize that i can not, as of yet, give you any feedback on the program. i had been waiting awhile on pins & needles for almost over a month & were nervous b'c classes start next month. well i contacted my advisor and received word back i have been accepted but for the following semester :lol2: . i was ready to start now but then decided i will just have to wait. otherwise, i have heard that their program is good so far and they are a highly recommended school. i would like to keep in contact with any other students who are attending uofc's programs and so that we can network and possibly see each other on this path. if any of you would like to keep in contact my email address is [email protected]

johnson.2614 · Feb 28, 2010

Hello U of C SRNA's

These questions are aimed at those of you who have recently applied and those who have been accepted and are in clinicals. I'm curious as to the nature of the interviews; like how are they run, what type of questions do they ask of you (clinical vs. personality vs. god knows what)... Also, does anybody have any clue as to the veracity of a rumor that U of C has a pre-programmed attrition rate and that they anticipate some percentage around 10% dropping or flunking out? I've also heard (through the rumor mill-of course) that at some/most clinical sites, they throw you to the wolves and your treated as though your staff, working 60 hour clinical weeks on top of school etc... I was just wondering if there is an instituted limit to the number of clinical hours per week for the U of C. Lastly, for those of you in the program, how do you feel your education and clinical experience has prepared you for practice as a CRNA? I'm trying to decide as to whether I want to apply here, as U of C looks very good on paper.

Thanks

beedog13 · Jul 11, 2010

Johnson,

I am in UC's program and have about 6 months to go. There is plenty of info available searching these threads on the interview process...I posted alot myself...search and find it. I the idea of a pre-programmed attrition rate is far-fetched, however, there are going to be people who have health/life/academic issues that fall through the cracks in any program...it just happens. We started with 28-29 and have lost 4 from my class. The class behind me has lost 3...10-15% is not unreasonable. That being said, they normally extend every opportunity to come back the nest year and it depends on the circumstances. As for the clinical hours: There is no limit and there are times when the academic responsibilities and clinical time conflict with each other--you just have to manage it--no BS, it is hard. There has only been one rotation where I felt like I was used as staff and/or thrown to the wolves, alas the "ologist" was a phone call away and always present for induction and emergence. When you start full-time clinicals (the 4th qtr) it is not uncommon to work 40-55 hours/week...I do not think I have gone over 60. I doubt that differs much from any program. With 2 quarters left, I feel like my level of training meets or exceeds where I should be with a Dec. 2010 graduation. It is a strong program and is usually ranked 10th or 11th out of over 100 in the country. CRNA school is hard. Everyone is smart. The expectations are high. You just have to rise to the occasion. Hope that helps.

courtneysummerskill · Oct 8, 2011

I received the interview request via Email today! I am so nervous!!

beedog13 · Oct 8, 2011

Congrats!