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Hello everyone!

As I'm sure everyone knows, Vanderbilt is projected to open applications in August for the new DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program. I wanted to start this discussion thread for those thinking about applying, so we can discuss updates or any advice for first time CRNA school applicants such as myself. Best of luck to you all!

BadassaspiringSRNA said:

Hey, I unfortunately missed the DNP Anesthesia overview on zoom today due to work, can anyone please go over the pertinent information/ details that was shared today? I would greatly appreciate it.🥹

LOL! I missed it too d/t work hoping they don't hold that against me. Asking for the same!

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Anybody know when they said the school would receive accreditation by?

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BadassaspiringSRNA said:

Anybody know when they said the school would receive accreditation by?

Feb 1st! 

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tnrn14 said:

Feb 1st! 

Yay! Fingers crossed they do 😀

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Hey everyone. I recently found out about this program so I obviously missed the information session. Does anyone know...

What the class size will be?

Front loaded or integrated?

Any breaks between semesters?

Semesters or trimesters?

Curriculum?

I only found limited info on their website, thanks!

 

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PROPOFALLING said:

Hey everyone. I recently found out about this program so I obviously missed the information session. Does anyone know...

What the class size will be?

Front loaded or integrated?

Any breaks between semesters?

Semesters or trimesters?

Curriculum?

I only found limited info on their website, thanks!

 

Hi! I missed their last session but I attended their first session. I'm sure there are updated information but I've yet to find out if there's are any. From what I know, first cohort will about about 20, it's integrated so you'll need to be there the full 3 years, I'm not sure about breaks but it's trimester fall/Spring/Summer, and I believe you start clinicals that 2nd Summer (I could be wrong). And someone in this chat or maybe I read it elsewhere, they expect to have over 400 applicants 🫣 Hope this helps!

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Sleepytime said:

Hi! I missed their last session but I attended their first session. I'm sure there are updated information but I've yet to find out if there's are any. From what I know, first cohort will about about 20, it's integrated so you'll need to be there the full 3 years, I'm not sure about breaks but it's trimester fall/Spring/Summer, and I believe you start clinicals that 2nd Summer (I could be wrong). And someone in this chat or maybe I read it elsewhere, they expect to have over 400 applicants 🫣 Hope this helps!

Thank you so much, I actually just got an email back with some info. Class size is 24, breaks the first year between trimesters and then in year 2 & 3 you earn 'vacation days'. You're right about it being integrated, clinical starts in semester 3 and are up to 30 hrs a week. Furthest clinical site is 75 miles, majority are in Nashville area. 

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Cycle is closing soon, wishing everyone who applied good luck!

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PROPOFALLING said:

Cycle is closing soon, wishing everyone who applied good luck!

Thank you! Good luck to all! May the odds be ever in our favor 😁

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Sleepytime said:

Thank you! Good luck to all! May the odds be ever in our favor 😁

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Following 🙂 Good luck to all that applied!! 

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Following! 

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