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The Ursuline College nurse anesthesia program is pending COA approval. Has anyone applied or interviewed? What are your thoughts on attending a brand new program?

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I did! Did you? I already interviewed with them and just waiting to hear back now. I think there's no problem attending as long as they get approved by COA. but I do think it's a bit "risky" because we will basically be Guinea pigs as the first cohort. But I think we'll be fine as long as we have the passion and determination 

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Specializes in General ICU.
Make it happen said:

I did! Did you? I already interviewed with them and just waiting to hear back now. I think there's no problem attending as long as they get approved by COA. but I do think it's a bit "risky" because we will basically be Guinea pigs as the first cohort. But I think we'll be fine as long as we have the passion and determination 

Hi, I am planning on applying to that school as well. Do you mind me asking how your interview went? Was it clinical or personal? Thank you in advance. 

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Also curious how the interview went! I applied as well. Not going to lie, I do feel a bit uneasy about the program since there doesn't seem to be much information & it isn't accredited yet. They also waived my application fee due to my "impressive work and academic history" which I feel like might be a red flag? This whole program honestly seems too good to be true, but we will see I guess!

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I heard they extended their deadline to Nov 1st

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How does everyone think they did in their interview?  What are y'all's stats? 
 

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I applied & interviewed — they just got approved this week! Hoping to hear back soon.. I'm anxious to hear about how they'll decide on clinical sites. New programs are tricky because it's a ton of trial-and-error, but I think they'll pick a class of people who are able to tackle the hiccups & will be able to pass the boards at the end of it! Super excited to hear back 

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Wow! Good to know that they are accredited! Where did you get that information from by the way? 

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It's on the COA website — https://www.coacrna.org/programs-fellowships/CRNA-school-search/

 

 

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Phillyrpcv said:

It's on the COA website — https://www.coacrna.org/programs-fellowships/CRNA-school-search/

 

 

But I thought the status is supposed to say "approved "instead of "initial"?? 

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They're a new program, so they were seeking initial approval — they're able to accept students now, but will be reviewed 5 years later on for continuing accreditation. 
 

https://www.coacrna.org/what-is-the-process-for-granting-initial-accreditation-to-new-nurse-anesthesia-programs/

 

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Phillyrpcv said:

They're a new program, so they were seeking initial approval — they're able to accept students now, but will be reviewed 5 years later on for continuing accreditation. 
 

https://www.coacrna.org/what-is-the-process-for-granting-initial-accreditation-to-new-nurse-anesthesia-programs/

 

Ahhh I see! Great news. I interviewed as well so good to know. Hopefully we will hear something soon 

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