I was just offered an early interview for the CRNA program at Western Carolina University, to begin potentially in January 2015. I am extremely excited for this opportunity and was wondering if anyone knew about the interview process. I have heard it is a lot of clinical questions, but also the usual (i.e. what patients do you take care of, why CRNA, etc.).
If anyone has any insight that would be great. I would also love to hear about any others interviewing. Ashville is a beautiful place, and from the looks of things, it sounds like WCU is a great program that gives SRNAs a lot of experience in areas where other programs may lack (central line placement, blocks).
No competition or clinicals. There is no medical school close-by. There are opportunities to do clinicals with all CRNA practices. Most clinicals are local. There is an optional 8-week rotation in Lexington, KY in pediatrics.
I applied to WCU's CRNA program this month. According to an email I received last week, I will find out if I have an interview this week. I would love to hear more about your experience and take any suggestions you may have for me. Could I email you? My email is [email protected]
If you don't mind me asking- what were your grades and GPA like to get offered an interview? I'm in nursing school now (which is challenging, no doubt) and I wanted an idea of what I should strive for to ensure a future position in the nurse anesthetist school in the future. I'm from Asheville so I've had my sights set on nurse anesthetist school at WCU for a while.
nurseman78, BSN, RN, NP
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No competition or clinicals. There is no medical school close-by. There are opportunities to do clinicals with all CRNA practices. Most clinicals are local. There is an optional 8-week rotation in Lexington, KY in pediatrics.