How I Got Into CRNA School | Stats, GPA, Experience TIPS for 2022 applicants

[@GoodBaLIsTicS]

I like that you talk fast, I can’t stand when people talk too slow 😂

[@annaRRNA]

Thanks haha

[@CurtisJBergerJr]

This is the first video I’ve ever slowed the speed down 😂 Great information though thanks!

[@huntertaylor162]

Thank you for posting this! I've been nursing for 7 years now with 5 in the ICU, and the process for applying to CRNA school sounds so daunting! I have no idea where to even begin, and while my years of experience may help me, I'm not so sure about my gpa lol. Definitely going to binge watch a few more of your videos to see how much of a reality this actually is for me!

[@white-nd3mj]

Thank you for sharing! I appreciate your advice on LOR anxiety, which is my current hurdle! I have 2 years MICU, CCRN-CMC 3.5 ADN 4.0 BSN (So 3.7 Avg Nursing) 3.4 Science with A’s Gen Chem 1 and 2 and Organic Chem 1 3.5 Cumulative Hoping I can stand out in the crowd!

[@annaRRNA]

Yesssss your application package is pretty solid-shoot those applications and good luck!

[@Lemurai]

I only got into CRNA school because my previous bachelors before nursing was Chemical Engineering, admission wasn’t an easy process, atleast for me. People always ask why I left engineering, here it goes, good luck finding a job, universities lie about their employment stats like it’s going out of style, especially in a field like mine where petroleum is on its way out. CRNA is the way to go, I even considered being an anesthesia assistant until I was advised they cannot practice without the supervision of a physician anesthesiologist.

[@feelz1025]

Can a pharmacy become a CRNA also ?

[@jacobivy2854]

There is no reason not to crush the GRE, even if your school doesn’t require it. As the product of a teenage mom living next to a poor Indian reservation in one of the poorest areas of the US, I can say that it’s easy, regardless of what wealth you grew up with. A 320 is very reasonable and attainable score with any amount of prep work. Everyone will have a 3.5+ GPA. Everyone has CCRN. A great GRE score and interview is what will make you stand out.

[@ramsaction7003]

Good Info! Thanks. Every other minute I am checking playback speed if I accidentally put 2 or something 🤣

[@annaRRNA]

hahahah this is a nice compliment actually I try to keep up the pace :)

[@1EmpressMia]

😂😂 I thought I was the only one

[@ramsaction7003]

@@1EmpressMia 😂

[@nursedannz6055]

Same here 😂

[@paulaluna683]

thank you so much for all your great information! I wonder if you can make a video of how the timeline would look like for someone who is in an Accelerated Nursing Program and wanting to go to CRNA school? I am currently in my first semester of an ABSN program and I'm doing pretty good. I will be finishing in December 2024 and I plan to work in the ICU as soon as I can so I can start racking up my hours. My long term goal is to become a CRNA. I would love to have your insight on how that timeline would look like! Truly, you are such an inspiration to all aspiring CRNA students and your videos are so informative! Thank you so so much

[@TateAngelkovski]

Thank you for this video! I have been really interested in becoming a CRNA for a couple years now…I have some extra hurdles being from Canada. I was wondering if you know of anyone in a similar boat or any international student programs? Thank you for the content!

[@djeanevens]

great video! I want to apply to more schools, however I only found 1 in my area that would accept my 4 years of ER experience

[@autobotdiva9268]

i cant do it, those dreams are long gone but i like to see young ladies getting into the field

[@nsreen3807]

Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@richardlegislador853]

Hey, great content! I was curious which schools do not require the GRE?

[@Yourself554]

Thank you for your content, new subscriber! Im in no rush to get into CRNA however, that is my dream job ❤ but I need to feel confident before applying! I just graduated with my BSN .. and I’m trying to get into an ICU residency program. Do you think waiting 2-3 years is enough time to soak up all my ICU experience before applying ?

[@jupiterj5165]

i loovvveeee you channel!❤

[@Nuroseed]

is this auto 1.25x?

[@blueming31]

Hi! Thanks for sharing :) may I ask how you choose the schools that you decided to apply to? And what schools you applied to? Thank you :)

[@brittneyvarley4661]

Hi thank you for all this information!! I’m currently taking pre requisites for RN program… I have a ways to go but I am determined to make it!! Can you talk about how to get in for people that may not get. 3.6/3.6 GPA in undergrad ? Also are there any programs or grants that can help with CRNA school like scholarships? I really want to avoid taking out loans if I can!! Thank you!!!!

[@AmusingTCG]

I'm in my 2nd semester in my school's nursing program. I will have my bachelors degree when I'm 40 years old. Do you think there is any prejudice when trying to get into CRNA school based upon age? I think I'll be 41/42 when I would be finished with My bachelors.

[@jordanschmidt9772]

I graduated from a diploma program with a 3.5 gpa, I did my BSN online and went to a pass/fail program so all those credits were a 3.0 which brought me down to a 3.2 :/. Any advice on how to swing that during interviews? I also took an organic chemistry class that I got a 3.7 in and I’m taking a grad stats course now.

[@annaRRNA]

You’re on the right track taking grad school classes! I’m not sure if I understand the *3.7 in organic chemistry*-meaning you made an A-? Either way, taking grad school classes + stats is the right way to go, and applying this cycle to see where the cards fall would be a good move!

[@jordanschmidt9772]

@@annaRRNA Yeah sorry, I got an A-! But sounds good. I think I’m going to apply this year to a few schools in PA to see where I stand if nothing else. Thanks for the reply!

[@annaRRNA]

Nice! Definitely shoot your shot-and I’d say apply to between 3-6 programs. Lots of good schools in PA!

[@jordanschmidt9772]

@@annaRRNA I think PA has the most schools because CRNAs are heavily utilized here.

[@janelvaughn]

I think you should apply. I got into crna school with a 3.0 cumulative and I am currently a 4.0 student in the program. If you aren't able to get in maybe try taking a few courses get an A and reapply the next yr.

[@labellt9717]

Enjoyed your talk but you never said what your GRE score was

[@annaRRNA]

304 I believe

[@Ismaelbarca]

Is recommend a physics and biochemistry class.. I feel like it woulda helped a lot !

[@CatiexCore]

I have all c's in my sciences except for microbiology lol. What do you suggest that I do to improve? I am only considering crna right now because I don't think np sounds very interesting and I am a new grad nurse that only likes critical care.

[@annaRRNA]

Retake all the sciences!

[@deneillesvidal2414]

What are the sciences courses you have to have to apply to CRNA school? Including undergraduate?

[@singh20011]

Great information. I wish you speak little slowly in your video.

[@enochquansah2051]

Do CRNA schools have expiration dates on science courses from undergrad?

[@annaRRNA]

Depends on the program!

[@justinhunte6267]

Does it matter what type of ICU nurse you are prior to applying?

[@claudeheckman9789]

What science classes are included in the science GPA? Are these from pre-req's/before nursing school as well?

[@annaRRNA]

yes! all stem classes

[@clarissadagostino8643]

Would you mind going over what the best MSN program you’d suggest to get to become a more competitive applicant?(:

[@annaRRNA]

I'd recommend just retaking any classes you got a C in, or looking at the LEAP program (like a postbacc with CRNA school guranteed admission)

[@queennef4485]

is it possible to work at night while in a DNP program? or do the DNP programs require you to stop working?

[@Sucknutz_]

You will not be working, most dont require you to stop but the work load alone will be a fulltime job

[@queennef4485]

@@Sucknutz_ how do you survive? Bills, food

[@Sucknutz_]

@@queennef4485 Loans, military (my route), savings. Every cent you can save while working as a nurse should be going to savings, live within the means while a SRNA. Family and or spouse. Along with looking into the PLUS loan. As long as you graduate you’ll have no issue paying the loans back, if your brave enough you can pick up shits on weekends or PRN.

[@DcTrimwb6bc]

Hey! I am currently in my last year of Pre-PA school and switching to CRNA, by the time I start working as a nurse in the CVICU I will have accumulated at least 4,000 hours working as an Operating Room Aide (10-15% of those hours floating as an assistant on the floors). Do you think this is something that would help me get accepted to CRNA programs? The anesthesiologists I work with have said that having OR experience should be a huge booster since that's the main place that CRNA's work. What's your opinion on this, thanks!!

[@DcTrimwb6bc]

Also, what would you say the ranking is in terms of letters of recommendation? Like would a letter of rec from an anesthesiologist have like the most weight, then a CRNA, then nurse manager? Thankyou again!

[@Kite166]

does it really take 7 years to become that?

[@annaRRNA]

4 years nursing school, 2 years (minimum) ICU, 3 years CRNA school-nine years minimum :)

[@TheHololo1234]

It doesn't take that long. The girl went the BSN route. Get your ADN, work in the ICU and work in your bachelor's while you're in the ICU. You'll save yourself money and time.

[@anurselifebalance]

What was the GRE score?

[@annaRRNA]

305 if I remember correctly

[@mpleading2588]

Why’d you travel with only a year of icu experience?

[@TheHololo1234]

Cause nurses want that easy money lol. 1 year of nursing experience isn't very safe but hospitals were very desperate.

[@JKooky-ih8hm]

@@TheHololo1234I think it depends on how fast you learn and adapt, I have seen new grad being trained to be charge nurses in 3months and become better nurses than some that have been nurses for years.

[@TheHololo1234]

@@JKooky-ih8hm being a charge nurse isn't difficult. I was charge nurse in 1 month and I ain't no stand out nurse lol. Everyone rotates who is charge for the day. At my hospital the charge nurse also has patients.

[@tobisupersmart]

She started travel nursing during peak COVID which was a disaster but at least is excellent experience so she probably learned a lot on the job

[@marathongirl1000]

Your video has good information but for all that is holy SLOW DOWN! Why are you talking so fast?? Really takes away from your message.

[@kyliebeausoleil6762]

You can change the playback speed.

[@TheHololo1234]

I actually had to speed up the video lol.