University of Scranton CRNA 2019

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Hey guys,

anybody apply to University of Scranton's CRNA program for 2019? have you heard back about interviews, etc?

Specializes in Anesthesia, ICU, PCU.

I interviewed late October. When I arrived there were 3 other people interviewing. The day started off with a presentation from two senior students followed by a presentation from the program director. After that we had a short 10 question quiz (basic critical care knowledge). Then we had a Q+A with the two senior students as we were individually brought back to tour their sim labs (very nice btw) and interview with the program director and one of the other administrators/clinical instructors.

I personally felt like I did really well in the interview, answered every one of their questions confidently and accurately, and got them to laugh a couple of times. BUT I've felt really well in these interviews before and been denied based off of my noncompetitive GPA (3.27). I believe I more than adequately responded to the challenges against my GPA by selling my hard sciences, CCRN, PCCN, precepting, ultrasound IVs, workplace committee involvement, overall experience (5 years), and little intangibles like my drive and my life story (lol). A big plus going in was I had the confidence of knowing I have already been accepted to at least one of my programs and this particular interview wasn't "do or die," so to speak. All that being said, I've still been turned down simply because it's a big numbers game for these admissions committees, they get a ton of super competitive applicants, and they can afford to have very high standards. Time will tell.

Sorry to those who didn't get interviews or didn't get in. Take it in stride and keep applying. I've applied to about 10 places this year (pretty sure my nurse manager hates me lul). Got interviews at 4. Accepted by one, rejected by one, one is coming up this week, and this one (which I'd prefer to my first one) is still pending a decision. *shrug* I'm going to succeed in anesthesia either because of or in spite of these programs - the ball is in their court.

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Hey TU RN thanks for the very informative post. Do you mind PM'ing me? I would love to pick your brain a little more. Its do or die mode for me right now. I got rejected at the other two schools I applied! I would appreciate your help and feedback more than you know!!!!!!!

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Hey TU RN thanks for the very informative post. Do you mind PM'ing me? I would love to pick your brain a little more. Its do or die mode for me right now. I got rejected at the other two schools I applied! I would appreciate your help and feedback more than you know!!!!!

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I got an invite for tomorrow. I just called and retired my application. Good luck to all of you who have interview tmr.

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Specializes in Anesthesia, ICU, PCU.

During my interview day, the director told us we should hear from them before Christmas. She explained that it's later this year than years prior due to their application and revision for DNP accreditation. I'm curious to hear what others have been told about when we'll be informed of acceptance, waitlist, or denial. I'd also be interested if anybody has heard anything about their accreditation reapplication. According to the COA website, the program is still listed as MSN expiring in 2022.

Looking forward to sharing with you all when I receive further updates to my application - hope you'll do the same!

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I just called and they said they thought they were going to have emails sent out before the holidays but most likely won't be until Jan 1 before anything is sent out. Keeping my fingers crossed still.

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Just got my acceptance! See all of you in may

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Specializes in CCU, MICU, and GMF Liver.

Nice! How did they notify you? Email, snail mail?

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Email. That there was an update on my application

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Has anybody else heard back?

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What were your credentials if you don't mind me asking

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My credentials. 2.5 years of cvicu experience, ccrn, 3.7 gpa, I didn't take the gre, I already have pals, and I think I interviewed pretty well.

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