VCU CRNA 2013

Nursing Students SRNA

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I just wanted to thank everyone who posted on this website from prior years! All of the advice really helped me prepare for my interview at VCU! I start August 2013. If anyone has questions about interviewing I'd love to help :) good luck to everyone still going through the grueling interview process!!

Missnurse- I will PM you as soon as I have my 15 posts! I took grad level pathophysiology, gen chem, and the VCU medicinal chem course but I think the physiology book you recommended will be a good refresher. Also just downloaded evernote- I so appreciate your help.

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I just wanted to thank everyone who posted on this website from prior years! All of the advice really helped me prepare for my interview at VCU! I start August 2013. If anyone has questions about interviewing I'd love to help :) good luck to everyone still going through the grueling interview process!!

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I was wondering if you could share what your GPA, GRE, experience, etc. was. I know that VCU is ranked #1 in the nation so it has to be really competitive to get into it. What kinds of qualification make a person stand out? I know the minimum requirements from the website, but what are some things that I could do extra while I get my BSN that will make me more qualified?

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Hi there! I got accepted to VCU 2014 as well! Can't wait!!!! I already live in Richmond and work at VCU if anyone has questions. I think it's a great city!! Lots of good restaurants and good bar scene! I have a two year old though so no time for partying any more. Ido think you all moving to the area will like it although we may not have time to enjoy once the program starts! I am concerned about finances and obtaining loans since I will need to essentially live off loans while in school! Anyone have any tips?!?

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For all of you who are stressing not seeing your friends and other family, just remember this: You probably felt that way in nursing school (I know I did) & before you knew it, you had graduated & caught up with everyone & hadn't missed a beat. This will be the same way. Good luck everybody!

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------said NRSA 403 Foundations for Medicinal Chemistry would satisfy the 200 Level Chemistry requirement. If I can have a BSN GPA of 3.5 or higher, CCRN, ALS, PALS, be active on work committees, and have 1.5 years of SICU (Level 2 Trauma Hospital) experience, is it realistic of me to think that would be enough to get accepted into VCU's CRNA program? Do you feel that I should take more Chemistry classes? I took CHM 101 & 102 but would need CHM 111 & 112 before taking a 200 Level Chemistry course. Another question: Anybody know about how many people got an interview and of those people, how many actually got accepted into VCU?

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They changed how they interviewed this year. They only interviewed tier one applicants. They interviewed a lot less people. I know some that looked awesome on paper and were waitlisted, it could just be the applicant pool was awesome this year. Last year we competed for about 5 people per spot.

Each location takes a different amount. 5 at nova and Roanoke, like 12 at Abingdon, and 24 ish in Richmond.

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I know you need ochem, I have no idea if what you have taken has that. I start med chem in the spring so I am not sure how much is enough lol. I took a bunch before I started so hope it helps. By far tho is phys, that is the monster class and what you should take more of, or get the book and start memorizing, or watch dr najeeb and start memorizing. ...to make your life less hellish.

And oh, the busy-ness is nothing like undergrad nursing school.

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cli632, I need your advice on their interview and how best I can prepare. Mine is coming up this mo. Would you mind sending me email, please? It's [email protected]. Thank you.

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Hi all! Just saying keep trudging!!!

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