Wolford CRNA Program for Fall 2014

[jaredb63]

Hey everyone,

So I didn't see a category for those trying to get into the fall class so I thought I would start one. I just found out that I've been accepted and I'm really excited to start in October. I'm coming over from Utah, so any ideas where the best places to live are? I have a small family with two kids. Also what is the cheapest/easiest way to move long distances? Thanks for your help, and I look forward to meeting you all in the fall.

[jaredb63]

Hey Guys, so the biggest worry for me is finding a good place to live for a reasonable amount of money. I've been looking on Craigslist, and Trulia. Any ideas about good areas to live in that are still cheap and relatively close to the school?

[jaredb63]

Hey Everyone, so in preparing to start CRNA school I thought about doing some Chemistry and a Physiology course to try and get a good foundation prior to starting school I stumbled on this course. Has anyone taken it or known someone that took it? Here's the link to the information. http://www.sahp.vcu.edu/nrsa/programs/masters/pdfs/prep_course09.pdf

[southernbailey]

You could also try Realtor.com and search rentals. When I came down for my interview, I met with a Realtor. I also have a contact in the area who told me about the best public schools and neighborhoods to live in. It seems the Three Oaks area is good for schools and reasonably cheap. Check out GreatSchools - Public and Private School Ratings, Reviews and Parent Community to look at the ratings for area public schools. We will be looking at renting a home as well as some townhouses in Naples called Amberton. My wife has called and talked to the property manager and they currently have two tenants there from Wolford. We are still doing our research since we have a child who will be possibly attending pre-k.

[jaredb63]

You could also try Realtor.com and search rentals. When I came down for my interview, I met with a Realtor. I also have a contact in the area who told me about the best public schools and neighborhoods to live in. It seems the Three Oaks area is good for schools and reasonably cheap. Check out GreatSchools - Public and Private School Ratings, Reviews and Parent Community to look at the ratings for area public schools. We will be looking at renting a home as well as some townhouses in Naples called Amberton. My wife has called and talked to the property manager and they currently have two tenants there from Wolford. We are still doing our research since we have a child who will be possibly attending pre-k.

Hey Southern bailey,

Thanks so much for the information. Please keep me updated about what you find out. Are you starting this fall as well? Are you moving long distance? Any tips for moving?

[southernbailey]

Hey Jaredb63, I am starting in the fall and we are moving from Georgia. We are about 8 hours from Naples so we are either going to get a POD or a Uhaul and drive down ourselves.

[BSPRAGU]

Hey Guys, I finally got my invitation to interview. My wife and I are flying out the end of this month. I think we will be looking at some real estate while we are out there. I have had some suggestions from others that have attended the program as to where to live. They both loved where they lived and had great things to say about the schools. When I look up their areas I see that there are higher ranking schools in the close vacinity. We are basing a lot of where we choose to live off of school rankings, but from the people I have talked to, Naples is just an overall great place to live. I am slightly concerned that this lawsuit could potentially cause Wolford to prematurely shut their doors. I sure hope not, but I'm not too excited to get part way done and have it close. have you guys heard anything concerning this being a possiblity? The things the lawsuit represents do not bother me at all, but if Wolford decides to cut it's losses that would suck.

[jaredb63]

Hey BSPRAGU,

How did your interview go? Were you able to look at some places to live while you were there? Have you thought about how you are going to move out there?

[BSPRAGU]

Hey Jared,

It went well. They essentially told me I was in, but I haven't gotten the letter in the mail. We looked at a few different places to live and were quite pleased with all of them. Where we live is where are kids will be in the best situation. We are very likely going to a different program though. We liked Florida a lot but there are too many things pointing us toward California. We may change our minds but I doubt it. Good luck to you and enjoy beautiful Naples for me while I'm stuck in LA traffic!

[jaredb63]

Hey BSPRAGU,

Good Luck at your program in California. Thanks for your input. Which places did you look at in florida?

[DFW_RN]

What did you think about their interview and the facility? I did not accept their interview offer, after being accepted into two other programs and paying deposits. South FL was very tempting though (coming from TX). Congrats on being accepted!