University of Pennsylvania (Penn) CRNA - 2026

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Members are discussing their application statuses for a Nurse Anesthesia DNP Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Some have been denied, others are on the waitlist without specific rankings, and there is confusion about the waitlist process and timeline. Additionally, members are interested in connecting with admitted students and are awaiting updates on waitlist movement.

Hiii everyone! Submitted my app today and hopped on here and figured I'd create a forum for those applying to 2026 cohort! Good luck everyone 🙂

Specializes in PICU.
disorientedRN said:

Looks like they're still sending out interview offers, I just got one today.

Congratulations!! What dates are available?

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Specializes in Peds and adult ICU and emergency med.

I got offered an interview today for May. Has anyone been offered admission yet?

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Specializes in PICU.
HopefulCRNAApplicant said:

I got offered an interview today for May. Has anyone been offered admission yet?

Congratulations!!! What day in may? 
and no, I heard they won't send out any until after all interviews are completed 

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Hi! I just got mines today as well! Dates are for beginning of May! I have a prior trip planned for those dates though so I am asking them if I can get a different date! I hope they can accommodate me!

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Specializes in Neuro ICU.

Got an email inviting me to interview earlier today too! I'll be doing may 7, looking forward to meeting whoever else picks that day! 

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Specializes in CV SICU.
Spellayos said:

Got an email inviting me to interview earlier today too! I'll be doing may 7, looking forward to meeting whoever else picks that day! 

I got an email earlier as well. I will also be doing my interview on May 7th. 

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does anyone know how the group interviews work? I know its with 2 other people and faculty but are they going to give case studies and we all work together? im so nervous. also is it super clinical or mostly EI? thank you!!

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Specializes in CTICU.
icunurse107 said:

does anyone know how the group interviews work? I know its with 2 other people and faculty but are they going to give case studies and we all work together? im so nervous. also is it super clinical or mostly EI? thank you!!

I can't share too many details, but I will say that interviewing alongside two other applicants felt more relaxed than going solo—when it's their turn to answer, the pressure's off you for a bit. Be prepared for both emotional intelligence and clinical questions, but more importantly, let your personality shine through. The faculty and students were awesome to talk to, so no matter the outcome, you'll walk away feeling good about the experience. Good luck to you and every one of us patiently waiting! 🙏🏽

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Specializes in PICU.
Dexyoulater said:

I can't share too many details, but I will say that interviewing alongside two other applicants felt more relaxed than going solo—when it's their turn to answer, the pressure's off you for a bit. Be prepared for both emotional intelligence and clinical questions, but more importantly, let your personality shine through. The faculty and students were awesome to talk to, so no matter the outcome, you'll walk away feeling good about the experience. Good luck to you and every one of us patiently waiting! 🙏🏽

I agree! 

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Thank you! I'm driving myself crazy trying to figure out how to prepare for the clinical questions but that's reassuring to hear!

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Specializes in PICU.
icunurse107 said:

Thank you! I'm driving myself crazy trying to figure out how to prepare for the clinical questions but that's reassuring to hear!

It will be geared to whatever you say. Trust it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be! Just be prepared to know whatever meds or disorders you say! Be very detailed! It's definitely nerve wrecking not a drill session! 

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Specializes in ICU.

For those who interviewed, does anyone know when we will have a decision by? 

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