What type of a chance do I have of acceptance? :)

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Hey guys, I am writing this post because I truly have no idea how I would be seen by Nursing schools. I have been interested in applying to a CRNA school, and could not find a clean answer with my research.

So I finished my first degree in Psychology a couple years ago with a very strong GPA, something like 3.6 cumulative and 3.8 in the last 2 years. I took organic I and II, and got an A and an A-, did good in all my sciences except first year physics (C+), the rest were all A's. Never took any math classes though, but took intro biochem which is a very tough class (med school prereq), got a B+.

Well I was originally going to apply to med school, but changed my mind and went into a 2 year post grad nursing program, in which i will be graduating next April. However, I have been working f't throughout this whole program, and my grades have dropped huge, I went down to about a 3.0, maybe even a 2.8. I had a huge issue with an instructor and failed one clinical, but all my other evaluations have been very positive.

I was planning on doing an ICU position, with a casual psych position after I graduated, and working for a couple years in both the US and Canada.

I haven't written the GRE yet, but I tend to do really well under high pressure exams, so if I really studied I should be able to pull of a strong score on the GRE, and with more time on my hands when I graduate I will have way more time.

What do you guys think?? :) Do I stand a chance?

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2.8 is not competitive. Get your GPA up and get over a 1200 on the GRE before you consider applying.

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Specializes in ER, Trauma.

Nursing school being primary science courses, some schools look at your science grades as the best predictor of how you'll do in nursing school. I'd say you've got whatever you want for the asking, IMHO.

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I say go for it, things have away of working out sometimes. Believe in yourself and go for it.

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Specializes in Surgical ICU.

From my understanding there is a large portion of schools that don't even look at GPA's below 3.0 because the applicant pool is filled with much higher GPA's. I'd suggest taking over some of the classes that you didn't do well in and make sure that you get an A in them. And also take some graduate level courses as well. Good luck!! And remember that nothing is set in stone. You'll never know your potential unless you try :)

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Just apply to med school.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

Magic 8 ball says : Reply hazy. Try again

Get a couple of years' nursing experience under your belt. If you're still interested in CRNA, then ask.

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From my understanding there is a large portion of schools that don't even look at GPA's below 3.0 because the applicant pool is filled with much higher GPA's. I'd suggest taking over some of the classes that you didn't do well in and make sure that you get an A in them. And also take some graduate level courses as well. Good luck!! And remember that nothing is set in stone. You'll never know your potential unless you try :)

So you guys think when they say your undergrad GPA, they mean your Nursing GPA?

My Nursing GPA was based on a fast-track program, with NO electives, purely Nursing courses. All of my science grades were in my first degree, and with the exception of physics were pretty good. So basically I did really well in the sciences and in my first degree, but pretty crappy in my Nursing courses when I was working fulltime. Would they average all of my grades? Because that would still be like a 3.3 to 3.5 between both my degrees.

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So my cumulative GPA would be like 3.4, between both degrees, so does that make a difference at all? :S.

I am just weighing out my options right now, nothing for sure yet :p.

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Here is a link I thought would be helpful for you, http://www.all-crna-schools.com/nurse-anesthetist-schools.html, it looks like most of the CRNA schools would be tough to get into with your G.P.A, however I did see a couple where a 2.75 is okay, (They don't look at just G.P.A), also most require that you work at least 1 year in critical care, there are other factors but those are the two that stuck in my head when i was doing research for it...also you noted that you are a good test taker? Do you have any tips? I tend to blank out on tests due to nerves....

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Specializes in CVICU, CCRN, now SRNA.

To be honest, no, I don't think you're competitive. First, you have no nursing experience. Second, your grades have gone down in recent history, not up. Third, it appears you may have a confrontational issue if you failed a clinical due to conflict with an instructor (reads insubordination). Failing a clinical--in my mind--is a huge red flag.

What kind of job do you have during nursing school?

Why exactly do you want to pursue anesthesia? Why did you pursue nursing instead of medicine? I feel there's more to this story...

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