Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2025 start

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Is anyone in here applying for the upcoming VCU CRNA application cycle for January 2025 start?

DNP and DNAP are both practice-based terminal degrees. If your singular goal is to move into full-time academic teaching, the PhD is the typical academic route. However, if you want to teach at a university and maintain clinical practice at the same time, either degree would be fine. If you look at specific academic job searches you can research the requirements for the type of future job that you might want. The degree doesn't automatically grant you access to teach. There are many other requirements such as published research, prior teaching experience (you could gain as a GTA, etc.), grant applications,...

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Specializes in ICU.

Hey guys! I just got accepted into the program this morning. I was super excited when I got the email. I was on the waitlist but got accepted today. I'll see you guys in January.

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Congrats to those who got in! Would any of you be willing to share your CV or offer any tips? I was rejected this year and planning on reapplying. 

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Specializes in CICU.

Anyone currently enrolled that can answer some questions about the program?  Curious if re-location is required for semesters 1&2? Thanks! 

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Specializes in CICU.
Mjenk2 said:

Anyone currently enrolled that can answer some questions about the program?  Curious if re-location is required for semesters 1&2? Thanks! 

Hi! Relocation is not required for the first two semesters as they are online. The first and last week of classes is on campus tho and is required. Therefore one week in January and one week in may is required to be at your assigned campus. Then you must move in beginning of august to be fully on campus. 

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Specializes in CICU.
MCSatYS said:

Hi! Relocation is not required for the first two semesters as they are online. The first and last week of classes is on campus tho and is required. Therefore one week in January and one week in may is required to be at your assigned campus. Then you must move in beginning of august to be fully on campus. 

That's how I interpreted it online but wanted to make sure. Thanks for confirming! 

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