What do you think??

santhony44, MSN, RN, NP · Sep 6, 2004

It depends on the school. My graduate program required a total of 1000, so you would have been OK. Also, some programs will admit you with a lower than "required" GRE score on a probationary basis.

If you decide to take it again, do some prep first.

SleepyRN2B · Sep 6, 2004

I memorized around 1500 words for the Verbal section.... I honestly saw about 3 on there... these were Kaplans and Princetons recommended words... The verbal sucks..... no problem with quantitative

EmeraldNYL, BSN, RN · Sep 6, 2004

Well, how are your other credentials? GPA, experience, ect. There is a lot more to getting in than just GRE scores. I only got a 500 verbal and a 410 quantitative (yep, I'm a math retard) and I got into 2 schools. My GPA was a 3.9 however!

SleepyRN2B · Sep 6, 2004

3.4 overall... 10 years Open Heart Experience... 4.0 last 40 hours... 3.95 in all sciences - 4.0 in Stats --- 4.0 in Math.... Proficient in vasoactive drips, vents, hemodynamic monitoring

skipaway · Sep 6, 2004

3.4 overall... 10 years Open Heart Experience... 4.0 last 40 hours... 3.95 in all sciences - 4.0 in Stats --- 4.0 in Math.... Proficient in vasoactive drips, vents, hemodynamic monitoring

Definately apply. You have excellent credentials.

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Kiwi, BSN, RN · Sep 6, 2004

3.4 overall... 10 years Open Heart Experience... 4.0 last 40 hours... 3.95 in all sciences - 4.0 in Stats --- 4.0 in Math.... Proficient in vasoactive drips, vents, hemodynamic monitoring

wow!

SleepyRN2B · Sep 6, 2004

but will they look at my 380 in verbal on the GRE and kick me out of the pool because of it?? .... Thats pretty pathetic.

Kiwi, BSN, RN · Sep 7, 2004

I don't remember where I read it, but 1000 cumulative was acceptable. Also, keep into consideration that most GREs are required by the college you are applying to (the anesthesia program may not care too much about the scores). In other words, it's part of the formal process of applying, but the anesthesia school looks primarily at GPA, and nursing experiences. I've done a lot of personal research about applying to schools. When you are interviewed, elaborate on all of your experience. Your credentials are incredible, they inspire me! I can't wait to learn more about what appears you have mastered. I think you are going to be a shoe-in. Please, have some faith in yourself as a nurse.

EmeraldNYL, BSN, RN · Sep 7, 2004

Why does everyone with these fabulous credentials go and second guess themselves so much? Heck, my credentials weren't all that, and I got in after only being a nurse for 8 months. The worst that they can say is "no", and then you reapply. So just go ahead and apply already, you'll get in!!!

skipaway · Sep 7, 2004

but will they look at my 380 in verbal on the GRE and kick me out of the pool because of it?? .... Thats pretty pathetic.

No, you won't get kicked out of the pool. The GRE is one of many things used to assess a candidate. If you get accepted to Grad school with the GRE you have, you'll have no problem with anesthesia school. Apply!

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duckboy20 · Sep 8, 2004

I scored a 1000 on the GRE and got accepted my first try. I think most schools look at your GPA and how well your interview goes!