What's true?

They like to reject letters for the first time? Sounds like you are applying for disability!!

I dont know how other schools handle it, but way over here in Virginia, everyone that meets the application requirements are granted an interview. The interview is a percentage of your overall score. In addition to references, science classes taken, GPA, etc etc. Based on your overall score determines whether or not you get in. If you are wait listed, there is still a good chance you would get in. Several of my classmates were notified in June-July for an August start.

I have over 8 years ICU experience. Some of my classmates barely have 1 year under their belt. Dont get too discouraged. If this program doesnt work out, there are a lot of more out there!

Thanks for your reply (I could have done without the snide comment, however. ) I was told by the school that 250+ people apply, 80 or so are interviewed and only 35 are accepted.

Snide comment? I think it was humor!

Take a deep breath, lighten up. It is easy to get too wired when you are applying to school.

loisane crna

Thanks for sticking up for me Loisane!

Sorry all- I am all wound up and have had a lot on my plate outside of school apps- please forgive me!!!

I have a friend in the program this year (actually one second year friend, and two first year). Anyway, they said there were over 400 applications this year for 35 spots. However, 10 spots are already filled from last years applicant pool, so this leaves only 25 available spots. I received an invitation to interview, but have declined because I have been accepted at another school, and the odds don't sound so good for getting in to Kaiser. Lots of travel involved with the clinical sites at their program anyway.

good luck.

URG, barf, Yikes We'll at least if I don't get in I'll have more time to make money etc! May I ask where you got into? What kind of hospital you worked in? I have only 3 years ICU, and just moved down to So Cal and am looking for a hospital that will give me the best experience. Should I call and ask them or would I just be making myself a nuisence? Any reccomendations for the Pasadena/ LA area. I've applied with Huntington Hospital which is a Level II trauma center.

Thanks for the input and Congrats!!!

I got in to CAMC in WV. I work at a level one trauma center out here in Utah. I have been there for almost three years. We don't have a crna program available to us here, so I had to apply out of state. I really don't know much about the LA area except for that program. Sorry I can't be much help as far as that goes. As far as calling the program, I have always felt that getting your name seeded into someone's head can't be a bad thing. I don't know why they would be annoyed by you asking how to better yourself to get into their program (they should be flattered). So go for it.

good luck again.

i always see people discounting kaiser's program due to the travel requirements. as a first year student there are a few things i would like to mention about the travel.

1. yes it is extensive but look at it this way.

a. heart rotation at kaiser sunset, all kaiser hearts are referred to this facility = lot's of focus during heart rotation. this applies to neuro also.

b. rotation at childrens hospital = see above. for peds.

c. rotation at the naval hosp in san diego for regional experience.

2. fewer students at each facility to compete with cases.

3. the more crna's you can interact with during school = the more opportunity to learn a different way to do the same job. = professional growth.

4. the more opportunity to do cases = better prepared upon graduation.

5. the average kaiser graduate has 900-1100 cases when graduating. aana mandates 550 cases.

down sides,

cost of gas

wear and tear on car.

length of time to commute. some as high as 2 hours each way depending on the time of day. (san diego rotations have hotel provided)

before criticizing you must evaluate what is important and weigh the positives against the negatives.

i felt the ability to get a huge variety of cases and a large amount of cases outweighed the costs of travel.

just my humble .02

d

Thanks for both of your input. I am focused on CSUF for all those reasons and admire the director for the awards given. Additionally, for me, I can't imagine living outside of california and don't want to pay the dinero required by Sammuel Merrit or USC (nor am I interested in the extra theory work).

Gasspassa- does anyone in your class/ anyone that you know of already have a MSN and if so how was it handled? I have proof of the correlating courses that CSUF wants for masters work as well as my field study and do not want to do either again.

2 ppl in my class had msn's. they didnt have to do the fullerton work. at least not last semester. cant say if it would apply for you. you would have to inquire. hope this helps

d

Great to hear!