Western Carolina University (WCU) CRNA 2025

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I didn't see a thread on this one yet, so I am starting one. Good luck to everyone applying!!

Specializes in CVICU.

It's not about how "easy" it is to get into a certain program, but rather how hard you're willing to try for the path & career that you choose. Kindness goes a long way. Have a good day. 

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It was this week last year that invites for interviews were being sent out, so I too am curious if the timeline this year will be similar because of the storm. 

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@trauma.queen I seen you applied last year any recs on what they suggested 

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SICURNTN said:

@trauma.queen I seen you applied last year any recs on what they suggested 

Just to be yourself and really show your personality. If you get an interview, they're not concerned about your stats or educational background at that point, they just want to get to know you and what you'd bring to the program. 

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Specializes in Medical ICU.
trauma.queen said:

Just to be yourself and really show your personality. If you get an interview, they're not concerned about your stats or educational background at that point, they just want to get to know you and what you'd bring to the program. 

I wish it was that simple - it's crazy competitive now and sometimes things just don't correlate. As I've said before it seems more experience = less of a chance to get in. Once you're at interview stage I don't believe all else is equal still. 

if I could give recs - apply at the 2-3 year mark, work dayshift in a CV/CICU, high acuity, level 1 trauma, etc. or know someone in connection with the school or hospital 

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Specializes in Adult Critical Care/ICU.

Following. Talked to the director and interview offers are delayed due to the storm. Should expect offers within the coming week or two. 

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Specializes in CVICU.

Thank you for this update! 

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They made an update to the site about this as well. Yesterday was a zoom Open house is that when you spoke with the director? 

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Specializes in Adult Critical Care/ICU.
SICURNTN said:

They made an update to the site about this as well. Yesterday was a zoom Open house is that when you spoke with the director? 

Nah. I called him directly. 

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Specializes in Medical ICU.

Heard some interview invites are out, check emails 

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Got an invite about 1 PM today 

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