VCU DNAP 2018 Cohort

RugbyNurse74 · May 10, 2017

Still waiting to hear back...

happenstance3 · May 10, 2017

I'm also waitlisted for the NOVA campus. I would've accepted the Richmond campus if they had a spot available and I'm pretty sure I made that known during the interview. Big bummer. Congrats to everyone that got in! What an accomplishment =)

apocalypsenow · May 10, 2017

You never know guys. Someone can still back out. It's a long way to January

jayRN08218 · May 10, 2017

I was also accepted! Congratulations to everyone who got in and fingers crossed for those wait-listed! Who's going?!

RESUSmonkey · May 11, 2017

I was waitlisted for Richmond. I'm wondering how many people they waitlist. Depending on how many people are waitlisted and where one falls on the waitlist, being waitlisted may just being a nice way of saying no. Either way, keep strengthening your application and take heart for next year if this year didn't work out!

BeatsPerMinute, BSN, RN · May 11, 2017

Congratulations to those who have been accepted into VCU's CRNA program! And good luck to those who are still waiting on a response or have been waitlisted. I hope to be submitting an application this year for 2019. Anyone mind offering some tips for the application and interview process? Such as your timeline & type of nursing experience, if you had to retake classes / GRE, when you submitted your application, how the interview process went, etc. Much appreciated!

futureVCUcrna · May 12, 2017

Hey everyone!!! I got a call yesterday that I was accepted to the Roanoke campus! I originally was waitlisted for Richmond, but listed other sites as alternatives on my application. Congrats to those who have been accepted! And just a heads up to those who listed alternative campuses....even if you got a waitlist letter, you may still be called for a spot at another location. I was obviously not aware of that until I received the call yesterday and completely shocked! Anyone else going to Roanoke?!

emilyzwz · May 12, 2017

Same here!! I got accepted at Roanoke but waitlisted at Richmond site. Honestly it didn't matter to me where it is but kind of shocked. Congratulations!!

Shanimal · May 12, 2017

Hey BeatsPerMinute! Honestly I think the best advice you can get for applying is emailing the nursing anesthesia graduate program assistant/program director at VCU. Per the terms of service for this site I don't think I can post their names or email addresses, but they are readily available on the program website. The questions I had prior to applying were similar to yours, so I emailed the graduate program assistant and spoke to the program director over the phone. I briefly explained my situation/work experience and stats, then asked for tips on making myself a more competitive candidate. Seemed to work for me! Good luck!

nevadacrna · May 12, 2017

Roanoke for me as well!! Congrats everyone, can't wait to begin this crazy adventure!!!

nevadacrna · May 12, 2017

I agree with Shananigan, BSN! I think they are really looking for people to show initiative! I didn't have to retake any classes, but it all depends on where the strengths and weaknesses are in your application. For example, I probably have less ICU experience than a lot of my fellow classmates, but I was able to counteract that by shadowing and demonstrating my drive to learn in other areas. Hope that makes sense! Best of luck!

MaynardRN · May 13, 2017

Hi everyone! I got my call & email on Thursday for the Abingdon site! Good luck to those who are still waiting and can't wait to meet everyone in January!