Were you turned down?

[OrigamiAirplane]

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.

[trakstar]

I agree. This board among other things helped me get into CRNA school as well as nilepoc SRNA blog. Every little bit helps. Take it all in it will pay off in the future. I have 1 year total nursing experience (MICU/CCU/Trauma ICU), applied to one school one time and got accepted. I start this fall.

[Ava's mom]

I agree!! I learned a lot about the profession from this forum. I also was able to get some insight into the interview process as well as some positive reinforcement from others going through the same thing!! I have 5 years general ICU, applied to 4 school, got 4 interviews, was accepted at the first 2 schools I interviewed at, accepted at Newman, and cancelled my last 2 interviews. I will start at Newman in August.

[tcrn]

ok, here is my scoop... I applied to two programs last year and was turned down. I applied to the same two and another and was turned down by one and accepted by two. Moral of this.... sometimes you have to dig deeper within yourself, find out what you need to be more prepared and pray for a good fit. When you get in say a prayer of thanks for all that God has given you and know that whatever happens is for a reason.

[snowboarderRN]

I applied to 3 schools my first year with only 8mo exp. in ICU, 1 interview and not accepted. This year I went and got my ccrn and had another year experience and was accepted into Texas Wesleyan! I think the extra year getting more exp w/ hearts, gtts, swans, balloons, made the difference w/ a more confident interview.:rotfl:

[MaleAPRN]

I applied to 7 schools, interviewed with one. Accepted there. I still have 2 pending interviews...but, I think I will go with my first acceptance. This is my first time applying. But, i have been a nurse since 1996. Over 3 yrs of ICU and the rest, ER and as NP in ER too.

V.

[traumasrna]

Applied to three schools, interviewed at 2, accepted by two, start next month, Columbia rejected me, but I turned my application in without having completed the physics requirement. Columbia was a dream school reach. Samuel Merritt in California was my first choice and I got in, thank God.