Graduating in less than a year, been in clinical for just about a year. Prior to clinicals I was someone who worked out 4-5 days a week. Since starting I’ve gained a bunch of weight, I’ve been unable to successfully figure out a work out plan. I should mention I have a toddler on top of all the school stuff. What have yall done to stay active in school? Any tips?

I am looking to network with current SRNAs or CRNAs that have graduated from UT Health San Antonio's DNP CRNA Program. I am aiming to apply in a few years and in the meantime I am doing what I can to research on how to be as successful as possible. Feel free to comment or DM, thank you.

I’ve had 4 interviews within the past year, been rejected from 3 and waitlisted to 1. Had 2 interviews just in June and got denied from both. Feeling defeated.

Everybody says to just be yourself so I did that but I guess at the end of the day I just get nervous during interviews.

The fact that I’m getting interviews is a good sign but not if I keep botching them. Starting to question if I’m cut out for this. Any advice?

Hi all! I would love some assistance with a resume review. I have 2.5 years of experience, 3.5 undergrad GPA, 3.6 graduate level GPA. Additionally, I have retaken Advanced Pharm (received an A) and Stat (received an A). Let me know what yall think! I have not received any interview invites yet, but also just finished retaking these classes!

I made a post a few days ago about being waitlisted after having decent interviews. Mood definitely hit the bottom when I found out but I reminded myself if I want it bad enough, nothing will stop me. I was determined to just try again next year. Then, I got the phone call this morning that I’m off the waitlist and I’m going to be a CRNA!!!!!!! Still hasn’t even set in.

The journey is long but it’s only getting started. Whatever situation you’re in right now, there’s so many who understand. It’s cliche to see people saying don’t give up but TRULY, you are ever only out of the fight when you give up on yourself. It’s VERY easy to say this on the other side but even then, i kept the promise to myself that I would keep going no matter what. Don’t give up on yourself. It will work out.

Edit: thank you all so much for the support!!!!

I'm excited to share that I've been invited to interview for the Nurse Anesthesia programs at Wayne State University and Michigan State University.

If you're a current RRNA/NAR, recent graduate, or student at either program, I'd greatly appreciate the opportunity to connect. I'd love to learn more about your experience, and any advice you may be willing to share.

Thank you in advance, and I look forward to connecting with you!

wrapping up my first semester and I haven’t taken out loans yet, i’ve been watching my savings slowly dwindle down… I know i’ll have to take loans eventually but I want to delay as much as possible.

I have almost 3 weeks off between my summer and fall semester, and then another 3-4 weeks off between fall and spring. any recommendations for ways to make money during these breaks from school?

I can’t manage a prn nursing job bc working throughout the semester is nearly impossible, also living in a new city and haven’t had any experience working at the hospitals near me.

I tried downloading Medely and signing up but it said they didn’t need any new workers within a 70 mile radius of me so I couldn’t finish the sign up.

I’d love to help people with mock interviews/resume review applying to school but it seems like an oversaturated field online??

open to any suggestions please and thank you😆

I start my didactic phase this fall and want to know peoples experience with a few different platforms and what they have found to work.

Many people claim to use chat gpt or claude to make practice quizzes and often tout the premium versions. If you have used either of these for that purpose (or both) what has your experience been? Is one more accurate? Is it worth getting the paid versions of one or the other?

I also hear a lot about Notability and similar platforms. What are your favorite features of these and which do you recommend?

What are your experiences with Anki?

Do you utilize all of these platforms? Which ones do you pay for to get the premium features? Can premium versions of chatgpt and claude eliminate the need for anki/notability?

Use this thread for tuition, loans, budgeting, cost-of-living, federal/private loan questions, scholarships, work planning, and financial planning during CRNA school.

This is peer discussion, not financial advice. Verify program, lender, and federal loan details directly.

Wondering if anyone can explain the difference between central’s two crna programs (IAA and YNHH). Not sure which would be a better fit and would love to hear from anyone with knowledge on these programs!

TLDR: Is a love for pharmacology necessary to enjoy being a CRNA? Has anyone here not really enjoyed LEARNING pharmacology but still gone on to enjoy anesthesia and be successful in school and practice?

Use this thread for tuition, loans, budgeting, cost-of-living, federal/private loan questions, and financial planning during CRNA school.

This is peer discussion, not financial advice. Verify program and lender details directly.

It’s honestly eating me alive. I start school next month and ever since my acceptance 9 months ago I’ve just had this overwhelming fear of failure. I am extremely scared to fail to the point where I’m already studying and trying to prep to get ahead. I‘m not worried about my work ethnic during the program and there is a 0% chance I leave the program for any reason other than academic failure. I have no problem studying 10 hours a day if that’s what’s required of me, I just worry I won’t be smart enough to grasp the material. I’ve never been academically gifted and it takes me reading something several times to understand it and with the whole “drinking water from a firehouse” analogy that’s always tossed around here I worry I won’t have time to understand things as slowly as I usually do.

Sometimes I wake up and say in 3 years I will be a CRNA no doubt about it and other days like today I’m just nervous all day thinking about worst case scenario.

Did anyone share similar feelings prior to starting or even while in your program? Did they rid when you actually started your program? I think the anticipation and the unknown is killing me.

Hi everyone!

I am currently a PICU nurse of 2.5 years and have applied to a couple of CRNA schools with some apps opening the upcoming month. A CRNA I shadowed at the children's hospital I work at highly recommended moving from the PICU to an adult ICU for the best chances for admission. I recently got an offer from a major academic SICU (kidney/liver/pancreas transplants, neurosurg, plastics, etc) and am considering jumping ship.

I feel as if there's both pros and cons to switching ICUs and would love to hear what everyone thinks. I feel pretty comfortable in my PICU and am involved in the unit - precepting new grads, being on unit councils. I know peds experience is valued less than adult but in our 40-bed PICU, we do things similar to the SICU (kidney, liver transplants). In fact, I would say we see even more (post-cardiac arrest, resp. failure, metabolic dx, overdoses, etc). All the schools I'm applying to also say they accept PICU experience (but not sure if they view it as equal to adult experience).

I would also have to transition back to full time nights for the SICU position. Thank you for reading!

GPA: 3.75, retook statistics + biochemistry

How is it? Seems to be limited info because of how new it is

Use this thread for applicant questions, including GPA, ICU experience, CCRN, GRE, shadowing, interview prep, resumes, personal statements, applications, waitlists, and "what are my chances?" posts.

Please include enough context for useful answers:

- Current role and ICU type

- Years of experience

- GPA or trend if relevant

- CCRN or certifications

- Shadowing or leadership experience

- Programs or application timeline

Keep it professional, specific, and respectful. Current NARs, CRNAs, faculty, and applicants are welcome to answer.

Hello all!
I am about a year away from graduating and feel very lucky to be doing so in a great time to be on this side of the table. Beyond the standard things one looks for in a job what are some things to consider or qualities you have found (good or bad) in where you’ve worked. TYIA

Anyone else starting school this fall and still haven’t received financial aid packages? I know the DOE renaming nursing a professional degree has slowed things down, but I’m wondering if it’s just my school taking their sweet time. 😅

Not sure if this has happened to anyone else. Had my interviews and was waitlisted for the schools I applied to. In one of my interviews I verbatim had them tell me how “very impressive” I was multiple times, my grades were “absolutely excellent”, the recognitions I have were wonderful and then they said “I’m a perfect fit for the program”……Im usually the person to never take a compliment so walking away from that I still thought nothing is guaranteed so don’t get your hopes up. But am I wrong to feel disappointed? I don’t think they were being malicious whatsoever, it’s just hearing that is making it harder to process than if they hadn’t said anything. I truly don’t expect any compliments in an interview, let alone that. I’m very grateful just very confused.

Anyone have a different perspective or similar experience? Treating it like a no and getting to work again. I just don’t want to get my hopes up once more to come off waitlist when this just happened.

Hello,

I want to become a CRNA. NJ Army national guard says, “New Jersey state law mandates that every member of the New Jersey Army National Guard is authorized to attend any New Jersey public college or university tuition free for undergraduate and graduate studies.” Rutgers is included in this list.

Is there a catch that I’m missing? Does anybody have expierence with this? I would direct commission into Army National Guard as a med/surg nurse has 66H. Can I move into 66S down the line?

This thread is for current Nurse Anesthesia Residents to talk about school, clinical life, studying, preceptors, stress, wins, setbacks, and support.

Good topics include clinical days, didactic survival, study workflows, professional identity, wellness, difficult weeks, useful resources, and small wins.

No patient-identifying details. No medical advice. Keep it professional and human.

Hey guys, just wondering if any CRNAs could share what they expect from NARs clinically as they progress through their training. Thanks!

Hello everyone! I wanted to get your thoughts on which CRNA programs you feel best prepare graduates for the full scope of independent practice.

I'm looking for programs that provide strong training in managing complex cases and plenty of hands-on experience with procedures like arterial lines, central lines, regional blocks, and other advanced skills, so that graduates feel confident practicing independently immediately graduation.

I'd love to hear about your experiences or recommendations. Thanks!