Were you turned down?

OrigamiAirplane · Apr 25, 2004

I've noticed many members post threads about being granted an interview and being accepted into CRNA school. It seems many members of this forum are shoe-ins. So I'm wondering....

How many applications did it take before you were accepted?

How many years of trying?

How many schools did you apply to?

I know not every one can get in on their very first try, so come on, spill it.

Trauma Tom · Apr 25, 2004

I applied after my first year in the ICU. Applied to five schools, granted five interviews, accepted at two, alternate at two, and turned down by one. Of the two schools I thought I would get in I was an alternate at one and turned down by the other. The one school I never really thought I stood much of a chance at is where I will be going starting this summer. I do not feel that it is a shoe in with anyone.

I've noticed many members post threads about being granted an interview and being accepted into CRNA school. It seems many members of this forum are shoe-ins. So I'm wondering....
How many applications did it take before you were accepted?
How many years of trying?
How many schools did you apply to?
I know not every one can get in on their very first try, so come on, spill it.

Trauma Tom · Apr 25, 2004

I applied after my first year in the ICU. Applied to five schools, granted five interviews, accepted at two, alternate at two, and turned down by one. Of the two schools I thought I would get in I was an alternate at one and turned down by the other. The one school I never really thought I stood much of a chance at is where I will be going starting this summer. I do not feel that it is a shoe in with anyone.

I've noticed many members post threads about being granted an interview and being accepted into CRNA school. It seems many members of this forum are shoe-ins. So I'm wondering....
How many applications did it take before you were accepted?
How many years of trying?
How many schools did you apply to?
I know not every one can get in on their very first try, so come on, spill it.

athomas91 · Apr 25, 2004

applied after 5 yrs in the ED - applied once to one school....and i am almost done my first semester (thank God.)

athomas91 · Apr 25, 2004

applied after 5 yrs in the ED - applied once to one school....and i am almost done my first semester (thank God.)

jbro · Apr 26, 2004

applied to 2 schools after 1.5yrs in icu, got into both. almost done with the second semester, the times just flying by.

jbro · Apr 26, 2004

applied to 2 schools after 1.5yrs in icu, got into both. almost done with the second semester, the times just flying by.

gaspassah · Apr 26, 2004

5 years icu, one application one school. second semester crna school

gaspassah · Apr 26, 2004

5 years icu, one application one school. second semester crna school

SproutRN · Apr 26, 2004

I've noticed many members post threads about being granted an interview and being accepted into CRNA school. It seems many members of this forum are shoe-ins. So I'm wondering....
How many applications did it take before you were accepted?
How many years of trying?
How many schools did you apply to?
I know not every one can get in on their very first try, so come on, spill it.

I have 8 years experience in a trauma/surgery ICU.

I applied to one school two years ago and didn't get an interview. I then applied to a second school last spring, interviewed in May, and was accepted in June. I am now in my 4th quarter.

SproutRN :nurse:

NCgirl · Apr 26, 2004

3 years critical care, applied to 3, interviewed at all 3. Accepted at 2, alternate at 1.