#32: CRNA Program Director Dr. Dawn Bent From UPenn Shares Advice On How To Get Into CRNA School

CRNA Program Director Dr. Dawn Bent From UPenn Shares Advice On How To Get Into CRNA School! Got a few burning questions about the CRNA school interview process? Wondering about the application itself? Gaining knowledge ahead of time is critical for success - hear from the PROs inside the process!
Today I am super excited to have Dr. Dawn Bent on as a special guest speaker! She is the Program Director of UPenn’s Nurse Anesthesia Program and hosts her own educational podcast. Still clinically practicing in pediatrics, Dr. Bent has a passion for education and stands by her mission statement to help each student to see that they can achieve so much more than what is in front of them.
Every school is unique as far as their application process goes, but this episode will help you no matter what school(s) you’re looking at. Tune in as we talk about everything from overall versus science GPA, retaking of courses, developing rapport with your desired programs, the holistic view of each student and TONS more.
Join us as we dive into:
How your GPA is broken down (and how graduate courses tie into calculating your GPA)
The ways in which a program will take a holistic approach for evaluating applicants (GPA isn’t everything!)
Questions you can expect in your interview and how to show up as your most authentic self
How to navigate being put on a waitlist
Planning the right ICU experience for your specific program
Demonstrating emotional intelligence, teamwork, and openness to learning from your mistakes
And so much more! So pop in those headphones and listen in, future CRNA!
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[@jaymel5522]

Can I have Dr Bent in a bottle? Great podcast and so very encouraging! Thank you so much for your time and consideration and providing such great advice for those of us aspiring to become a CRNA! I especially appreciated the talking points towards overcoming perceived barriers to attending. I am a mom and current nursing student and I often question if I will be able to pursue my dreams of CRNA as a mom. But Jenny and her program content has really helped me to overcome this thought process and has given me encouragement. Thank you so much.

[@CRNASchoolPrepAcademy]

Aw! Jayme, so happy to hear this! Seriously made my day to hear YOU BELIEVE IN YOU❤️🎓 that is the secret sauce 🥰 YOU CAN AND YOU WILL MAMA! Rooting for you ❤️

[@zchbddy90]

Dr. Bent seems like such a genuine/nice/kind hearted person. What a great interview!

[@CRNASchoolPrepAcademy]

She is! Thank you for tuning in!!

[@nadezdaplyasova9218]

Great interview! I am a nursing student and want to become CRNA one day. I never thought about nuances of applying to CRNA schools such finances, family, experience, etc. Jenny, thank you for doing this for us. Now, I know what I can do differently to boost my application.

[@CRNASchoolPrepAcademy]

Thank you SO much for the feedback, and for tuning in Nadezda!!! I wanted to share another video if you haven't seen it yet- this is specifically for those who are nursing students planning to pursue CRNA, so you'll get a lot of great tips from it :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/joiUoaSgfZusnpo Cheers to your future!! Will be cheering you on the whole way!

[@andrewkim3226]

fantastic info. I’m following the Facebook page as well as a member of CSPA and I have to say this resource is invaluable. I have an interview in two weeks and the information I’m able to gather and put together through your videos has given me a lot of confidence going into my interview! Thank you, Jenny!

[@CRNASchoolPrepAcademy]

This is so awesome to hear, Andrew, and the reason that CSPA became a reality! Thank you for tuning in, for being a student with us, for your great feedback but most importantly for all your hard work chasing YOUR dreams!! Best of luck in your upcoming interview!!

[@alexisjoseph9843]

Thank you for the info! Super helpful!

[@CRNASchoolPrepAcademy]

So glad you found this helpful. Thank you for your feedback and for tuning in! Cheers to your future!

[@evea9811]

Great info Jenny! Thank you! I have been trying to get finances in order before starting to apply. Hoping to be in a better situation this time next year

[@CRNASchoolPrepAcademy]

Thank YOU for tuning in!! Sending you lots of support for success!!

[@angelathomas0214]

This was an amazing interview

[@CRNASchoolPrepAcademy]

So glad you enjoyed it! Dr. Bent is amazing at what she does. We're thankful she was willing to share so many great insights with our listeners. Thank you for the feedback and for tuning in-- cheers to your future!

[@nadakandil3621]

Great interview! I really gained a lot of good information. Thank you for doing this.

[@CRNASchoolPrepAcademy]

Thank YOU for tuning in, Nada!! We are so thrilled you found this episode helpful.

[@plutobaby9996]

Dope interview, the crna application process is starting to sound just as stressful as the med school path lol

[@CRNASchoolPrepAcademy]

It can be overwhelming to some-- but just take it step by step! Thanks for tuning in!!

[@LeNoLi.]

What an awesome interviews with so much insight

[@CRNASchoolPrepAcademy]

Thank you Drew! We appreciate you tuning in, and are thrilled to hear you learn something, too!

[@jaccostanzo939]

Thank you for this! Lots of great information!

[@CRNASchoolPrepAcademy]

You are so welcome! Thank you for tuning in Jac, happy you found lots of helpful insights!!

[@JourneyJamia]

UPenn is my dream school ! Glad to see her representation in Philadelphia 🫶🏽 and I love her podcast !!!!!

[@CRNASchoolPrepAcademy]

It is an AWESOME program!! Thanks for tuning in (and yes, her podcast is awesome too!) Cheers to your future!!

[@mokosanepodcast2489]

Can someone please post a link to the guest’s podcast

[@CRNASchoolPrepAcademy]

Hi Mokosane! It's in the video description; here's the link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bent-on-education/id1544662794 Cheers! Thanks for tuning in!! :)

[@larwuoharris726]

How can I listen to her podcast? Please share link

[@larwuoharris726]

​ thanks so much