University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) CRNA - 2026

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Members are discussing the number of seats offered in a program, with some confusion about the exact number of full-time and part-time spots available. There is also debate about the fairness of offering acceptances early in the interview process and concerns about the scoring system. Additionally, members are inquiring about additional interview dates and waiting for acceptance notifications by the end of the month.

Hi all, just submitted my app on 11/10 and attended a zoom information session last night. Good luck everyone!

I just got offered part time !! 

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Specializes in Adult Critical Care/ICU.
crocs23 said:

I just got offered part time !! 

Congrats! Like just now?!

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crocs23 said:

I just got offered part time !! 

Haha you lucky *** don't give the rest of us hope LOL! Congratulations you earned it 🙂

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Yeah they just called me ! Thank you so much! Until you get a denial you're still in the game ! 

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Congrats!!

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Anyone got any recommendations for apartments in that area? 

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Specializes in ICU.
PrecedexterMorgan said:

Can anyone offer any insight on my application compared to theirs if they received an offer to interview and/or a seat in the program?  I was genuinely surprised I did not get offered an interview.

10+ years all ICU experience- All specialties: CTICU, Level 1 trauma, Neuro, transplant, etc. 2 different ICU float pools working in these specialties at level 1 systems. CCRN. 

Charge, preceptor, CRRT, IABP, Impella, EVD

Practice council/Charge RN project obtaining unit AACN silver beacon award. Additional project/presentation within practice council 

Involved in unit pharmacy alcohol withdrawal protocol research study (not published)

Cumulative GPA 3.53/Science GPA 3.9  

3 really solid letters of recommendation including high ranking nurse military officer and Pitt CRNA alum I worked with for years as RN.  

Cons:  Out of school since 2014, no academics since graduation other than obtaining CCRN.  No community service, no published research. Essay was lengthy at 5.75 pages 1.5 spacing.  

 

Sorry to dig this up, but was catching up on the thread.

They seem to weigh post-bach classes heavily. My GPA was 3.5ish in my undergrad, so I made sure to get an A in OrgChem when I took it for the CRNA school apps. I also threw in some community service to round out the app. And I barely made it into the last round of interviews.

You seem like a strong applicant though, very involved on your unit. I was only part of my unit committee, and don't have as many projects as you do.

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Specializes in ICU.
Anonymous347 said:

Anyone got any recommendations for apartments in that area? 

I ended up choosing College gardens!  It's one of their graduate housing buildings in Shadyside, p close to campus. There's a trader joe's, whole foods, some restaurants nearby. Lots of greenery when I visited (trees/grass), and felt safe. 

Two Bedroom      $1,560 - $1,780
Three Bedroom      $1,980 - $2,130

Rent includes utilities (except internet) and I really enjoyed that they have gas ranges. Some units are updated, but other ones are old (like in the yt video on their website).

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Specializes in ICU.

Is anybody thinking about doing part-time in fall? I heard they allow us to take some classes early to lessen the course load in certain semesters (I.e. patho)

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Specializes in CVICU.
crocs23 said:

I just got offered part time !! 

CONGRATULATIONS!

Mayday4911 said:

Is anybody thinking about doing part-time in fall? I heard they allow us to take some classes early to lessen the course load in certain semesters (I.e. patho)

Considering it! 

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Yes I'm doing it! 

How does part time work for those that were offered and can we all talk about this on the Facebook group 

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Specializes in ICU Resource-all specialties.
Mayday4911 said:

Sorry to dig this up, but was catching up on the thread.

They seem to weigh post-bach classes heavily. My GPA was 3.5ish in my undergrad, so I made sure to get an A in OrgChem when I took it for the CRNA school apps. I also threw in some community service to round out the app. And I barely made it into the last round of interviews.

You seem like a strong applicant though, very involved on your unit. I was only part of my unit committee, and don't have as many projects as you do.

Thanks for the feedback. My science GPA was 3.9 and I tutored organic and biochemistry for our student progress center for about 2 years in undergrad.  Im guessing no academic grades since 2014 undergrad is just a hard no even for an interview. Congrats to everyone that got in though, great achievement! 

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