only 1 year of experience

[jessicah67]

Hello,

I will be applying to CRNA school in the fall. I will start my first nursing job in an ICU in May. Does anyone know of any schools who actually consider applicants who will only have 12-14 months of experience by the time the program begins? Or are there any recommendations to schools who don't mind minimal experience but with high GRE, GPA and good reference letters?

Thanks,

Jessica

[BeatOU]

that is funny...i read all the same books that the ologists i work with read... hmmm...

That's what i was thinking when i started reading Miller for school.

From the Physician perspective Anesthesiologist's have to do a residency while in Med school then go to anesthesia school.[/Quote]

Good, if they have to do it then we should. But to suggest they are all so brilliant that they can do it without any clinical experience and I can't---well that just kind of makes me bitter.

hook'em

[dfk, RN, CRNA]

that is funny...i read all the same books that the ologists i work with read... hmmm...

the two yrs of crna school are more specific than four yrs of med school.. not saying that the info isn't similar, but md's are definitely more rounded in their education

[BeatOU]

the two yrs of crna school are more specific than four yrs of med school.. not saying that the info isn't similar, but md's are definitely more rounded in their education

a more rounded medical education...

[SorenDrake]

Lifelongstudent:

In regards to your question about discussing school with your boss, I have always felt that honesty is the best policy. When I made the decision I wanted to do CRNA, I was working in a trauma center, no CCU experience. I immediately notified my current nurse manager including the reason why (I'd only been there a year). When I interviewed for CCU, I told them up front my reason for transfer. I'm sure they didn't expect me to get accepted so quickly (everyone was VERY supportive but also made sure I had a reality check); and now I feel a little bad that I'm leaving after barely a year, but it makes me feel less guilty knowing that the NM knew from the beginning what my goals were.

[dfk, RN, CRNA]

a more rounded medical education...

correct.. i was assuming readers would get that..

[darienblythe79]

I am in the same position and would like to hear the answers too. I stated in May as a new grad. Orientation ends Sept 2 and my application is due September 1st. I met with the director and shadowed them too. I have very good LORs from a CRNA that graduated from the program, a former clinical instructor and current coworker who is starting the program this fall and my BSN program director too. The CRNA program director said to apply but I need to have the standard check off form filled out by one of my managers too...any suggestions on how to ask?

As for ACLS, one of the educators said my manager won't pay for it until we are on the unit for at least 6 months. I am taking the class next month and paying for it out of my pocket since it is required for my application.

Could you just clarify for me, are you intending to apply to CRNA school when you have only been a nurse for three months?

[TLC RN]

Could you just clarify for me, are you intending to apply to CRNA school when you have only been a nurse for three months?

Yes, I will have the required year of time by the time school starts next fall. I figure two things can happen:

• The long shot I get in.
  
• I don't' get in but I have the experience of applying and knowing what to expect in the interview for 2008.

I have met with and shadowed the director and they encouraged me to apply. They also said they usually accept 1-2 students each year with the minimal experience of 1 year.