My Journey to CRNA School | GPA, GRE Scores, Rejection Letters, ICU Experience, Certifications
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Hi everyone! I'm Rhianna, a second year SRNA (student registered nurse anesthetist). In this video I explain my journey from nursing school to CRNA school! I discuss how many schools I applied to, my GPA, GRE scores, ICU experience, certifications and everything else I did before getting accepted into school.
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Really love that your journey had some ups and downs and wasn't perfect, straight A's the whole way. The people who have done everything right start to finish from high school to CRNA are honestly not inspiring and I am so much more drawn to people who have a weak spot and can show how they've overcome and grown from it. Your story sounds very similar to mine and I know the GPA I had prior to starting nursing school is going to be the weakest point of my application. You have given some good ideas on how I can frame that weak point to show it's not the student I am today and how I can strengthen the other areas of my application. Thank you !!
don't give up girl!!!!!!
@@heavenlee5508 thank you! all the best to you as well :)
Please never get rid of this video!!! I'm only 16 and I'm gonna need this!!!! you're the only person that has actually helped me plan.
I love that she was open about her gpa. There's so many videos about people having 3.8 and above pre-nursing school.
Yes always! I had my struggles!
Same!
Right when you mentioned your background and low grades before nursing school, we instantly clicked lol
Haha hey friend!
Omg same! She literally verbatim said what I did when I was 18 lol. So my GPA may be similar by the time I go in
I also have low grades from years before nursing school and it worries me so much
wow so I kinda have been feeling bad that I waited until 23 to start school but honestly, I didn't think that 3.0 would hurt you? great advice. I am at a community college I plan on transferring when I have the required amount of credits to go to uni then apply to nursing school. But CRNA is the goal. I am debating if I should get my CNA but you kinda answered that. I am proud of you. Such determination!
Hi Mena! You are young, you have plenty of time. Sometimes waiting is the best choice! It was for me!
23! I’m 33! You got a great start girl!
Yeah when I started community college, I lost my brother in a car accident. I was pretty much dead inside for a long while and I got an F in every course due to not going to classes anymore. A few years later and I am back and in nursing school. It was sure a battle to retake every class and Ace it to prove to the school I can do it. And I did and got into nursing school. My GPA has greatly improved but it is still like yours. 3.04 GPA so far. I hope to raise it by the time I graduate.
I am so glad you mentioned how you started with getting your rn with a community college first and saved the money and talk about you journey 💕 not a lot of people put light on the fact the community college prior to nursing is an option too
I wouldn't be where I am today without community college! 💜
Wow it really encouraging to know that it is possible to recover from mediocre gpa. Thanks for sharing your journey:)
Can you do a video on the future of anesthesia or healthcare in general, like how would AI affect it? Would be be worth the investment to work towards becoming a CRNA if we are in the beginning of this journey?
That is a very interesting topic! If you are passionate about anesthesia then yes! I definitely think you should go for it. AI can only do so much at this point. Anesthesia requires a lot of critical thinking and decision making based on past experiences. I don't see AI interfering with our jobs during my lifetime, anesthesia is just too complex. I'm not a tech expert lol so that is just my opinion. We do robotic surgeries in the OR in the sense that a surgeon uses a "robot" to do the actual procedure but he/she sits at a computer and controls the robotic the entire time. Sort of like a video game. It doesn't function independently.
Thank you so much for making this video. I’m 23 and now am definitely considering being a CRNA and this was soo information without rambling on.
Glad it helped! 😘
I love that you're talking about your GPA, I was in almost the exact same situation!
Thanks for sharing Krista! :)
I love your videos. There is a very limited amount of CRNA videos, so it’s refreshing to see new ones! Can you do a video on study tips? What’s your studying style?
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! I noticed that when I was starting out so that's why I wanted to do it. I actually just uploaded a study video, here's the link:
ua-cam.com/video/pFv-EMZEiKo/v-deo.html
I was thinking the exact same thing
So glad to hear you found the video helpful! If your overall gpa is good the Bs shouldn't be a big deal. I know a lot of people (including myself) who didn't have all As in undergrad but still got into school. Getting into the ICU at Vanderbuilt would be awesome!
@@TheSchoellerFamily I know salary varies and is very personal but could you give us the rage from when you first obtained your Assosicates Degree in nursing to travel nursing to what youve heard Crnas make an hour?
@@mariamonshae2711 I'm going to make a video all about this starting with my CNA job but just to give you an idea I started at 11.63, then 21 something as a nurse and CRNA hourly depends but most jobs I've seen are $80-100 per hour. I'll research it more before I make the video 😊
This is super inspiring because I am in the same predicament that you were in at the start of you college journey. I started school when I was 18 and didn’t care about my grades and didn’t know what I want to do and I ended up just getting my bachelors degree in health science because I didn’t know if I want to do nursing and I knew my grades weren’t good enough to get into nursing school. I became a CNA right after getting my bachelors and was offered a job right out of CNA school as a PCT at a local hospital, which was my goal. I felt so happy and I absolutely love what I do right now. I’m now going back to school in the fall to take some pre-requisite courses at a community college and then am re-applying to the college that I received my bachelors degree from to raise my GPA a little bit and hopefully be accepted into their ABSN program. My dream is to work at a larger hospital’s ICU 😊
That's amazing, good for you! Thanks for sharing 💓 so glad you're chasing your dreams even when it's not easy.
first minute describes my life lmfao, i didnt recide nursing til 20 after i took care of my uncle with brain cancer in oregon. he was a 30 year nurse in portland. i love him so much, i know he is proud of me , he told me i would be such an amazing nurse, now im 22 hoping to graduate with my ADRN, just have to pass exams. thank you for sharing your videos + light
Wow you've been through a lot 💓 you'll be a great nurse!
This video is so helpful! I am in my junior year of nursing school in Nashville so I've been starting to think about what my next step is after I graduate with my BSN. Since the beginning of undergrad, I have wanted to be an CRNA, but I'm a little nervous now because I made a B in both Intro and Patho. They were very high Bs (in the 90s but on the tough grading scale they are Bs) but I feel as if the schools I apply for will not be focusing on that. My plan is to do a nurse residency at Vanderbilt in the ICU when I graduate. Crossing my fingers it will all work out. ANY WAY, thank you for making this video! It was so helpful in clearing the air about the whole process. Wishing you the best of luck!
Hi Emily! So glad you found it helpful. If your overall gpa is good the Bs shouldn't matter. I know several people (including myself) who got into crna school and didn't have all As in undergrad. Getting a job in ICU at Vanderbilt would be awesome!
Good luck!
Thank you so much for this information! I'm about to graduate from my BSN program after choosing to pursue nursing after deciding that vet school wasn't for me! I'm falling in love with the CRNA profession through watching your videos!
So glad it was helpful!
this was so inspiring and informative! i am a undergrad freshman pre-nursing major and i want to be a crna too :)
I'm glad you liked it. Good luck with your studies and let me know if you ever have questions :)
This just gave me so much encouragement💗 thank you so much for posting!
Thank you Rachel 💜💜💜 I'm glad you liked it!!
Your videos are so helpful. I am currently a nursing student who is trying to figure out what she wants to do with her life post undergrad-graduation. Your videos provide me with some priceless insight and information. Thank you!!
I'm so glad to hear they are helping you! That's exactly why I started this channel 🙂
Thanks so much for all of your honesty and openness in this video. I am on my journey to CRNA school and rejection has been very discouraging being that it is due to low gpa before nursing. I appreciate the tips and will continue on with renewed confidence.
This is amazing! I’m impressed with your hard working and dedication. I’m starting my nursing school this August and I wish I can follow your steps.
WOW this was so informative and I am so thankful I came across this! this is my goal!
So glad you liked it! Good luck on your journey! Are you a nurse already?
no! i am in my second year of my AA i will be applying in the fall tho!
That is awesome!
Great! Plan to go to CRNA school after 2 years of ICU. So much to learn in the ICU for me now
Great plan!!
I loved this video. Very thorough. I am just starting my journey. I am working on my prereqs as well as starting medical assisting school in January to help get me in the field that way I can learn the field while I am in school for my prereqs and nursing. Thanks for the video.
It sounds like you have a solid plan Summer! I think it is a great idea to get a job as a MA while you pursue your education further. That will give you great hands on experience 😊
@@TheSchoellerFamily thanks girl. I look forward to watching all of your videos as that is my ultimate goal.
I’m a senior in HS and it’s my dream to become a CRNA. Even tho it’s still years away I hope to achieve my dream. Hearing your story inspires me. And I hope to become as successful as you are.
That's awesome! You will achieve it!! Enjoy the journey 💓
I would love a video on your travel nursing experience!
I will definitely make one! I loved travel nursing so much, it was hard to stop! Can't wait to travel again as a CRNA.
@@TheSchoellerFamily whoa! You can travel as a CRna?
@@Meeyahx Yes! You can travel as a nurse practitioner too!
@@TheSchoellerFamily wow, that's great to know... I learn something new everyday lol... Thanx for the info
Could you share a video on your essay? I think that would help alot of us. Essays are a good way to speak to the admissions team.
Love ya!!!!
Yes and thank you for saying that! I was actually worried that I went to in detail about it in this video 😅. I'll do a video about my application including essay and other paperwork that was included!
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Rhianna Ferial Hi Rihanna! I loved every single one of your video that I have watched! I’m a nursing student in Canada and have plans to do travel nursing in the States after I graduate and maybe go for CRNA in the states as there is currently no CRNA program here in the North:(.... so finding and exploring your channel is like a gift for me!!! Thank you for sharing your experiences and Keep up the good work🥰🥰🥰I might be lost here but I was just wondering have you made a video regarding your CRNA essays? And what references did you use when applying?? 😊
Thank you so much for all the information! Can you make a video on travel nursing (such as how to get a travel nursing job, tips in travel nursing etc)?
Yes definitely! I loved travel nursing and there is so much stuff I wish I knew before I started.
I am ao happy I found your channel! I am going into nursing school next fall. I would like to know more about your experience in nursing school! Are there any helpful studying tips you could share? Thank you!
That's exciting and good you have some time to prepare! My biggest tips are stay organized and stay ahead. Stress usually comes from getting behind because once you do it's hard to catch up.
First of all, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, for taking the time to be open and using yourself as an example, you have just given me so much hope, that I'm crying. So my question is, did they say what kind of science classes to take to make your application stronger? What do they consider higher up classes?... Subscribed! :-)
You're welcome and thank you for the positive feedback! This is exactly what they said in the email "The Admissions Committee recommends that you take two science courses at the graduate level to demonstrate your academic ability." I found that most schools liked ochem, physics and biochem as the advanced sciences.
Thank you for the salary transparency. I’m the weirdo that LOVES to talk about money - the how, the what, the energy exchange between it, the investments, what you can do with money…all of it. As a CRNA hopeful this is reassuring that all of the hard work is worth it. To have that financial freedom, be able to contribute to philanthropy, save money, invest it, and of course travel - lets me know that this CRNA path will all be worth it.
This sounds just like me...😭😭 I'm now retaking a few classes to finally get into nursing school. P.s thank you for your channel. It's very inspirational and motivating.
YOU GOT THIS! I had to retake A&P 2. ❤️❤️
I did the same when I was just starting out at 17 and I had many friends the same age with similar stories. I feel like society shouldn’t push young teens so hard straight into college. Cuz it seems like a lot of us aren’t really ready for it.
This is awesome advice and your path sounds so similar to mine. I did not take my first few years of school seriously and it shows on my transcripts. That is a constant reminder now to make sure my current school work is stellar!
Thanks for sharing! Yes same here. I didn't take it seriously until nursing and was so worried I wouldn't get into CRNA school.
@@TheSchoellerFamily well you are obviously killing it in CRNA school now so..keep it up and I look forward to following along!
@@caseytodd7632 Thank you! Good luck to you with your studies!!
I would love a study tips video as well. I just started nursing school. Thanks!
Congrats and good luck! That will definitely be one of my next videos 😊
Can you do a video on how you improved your study habits? I know it's different for everyone but it helps to see your progress in finding your A study method! Thanks
Found you on reddit from your recent post :)
Subscribed! Thank you so much - this gives me motivation!
I'm so glad!! 😊
This was so helpful! Love this!
Glad to hear that!
Could you please post a video going Over your study habits?? Your come up is awesome & that you’ve been able to maintain your 4.0 avg!
Yes, thanks for the suggestion!
Would working in the NICU as a nurse be considered as acute care experience to be able to get into CRNA school ?
It depends on the school.
I have to take physics and organic chemistry to apply to the schools near me 😭 the worst part is I have to take Gen Chm 1 and 2 before I can take organic chm. Thankfully I don’t need a GRE score. Good luck on your journey!!
That is rough!! But good thing you don't have to take the gre, that test was awful lol. Good luck with chemistry.
I’m curious to know your experience as an ICU and travel nurse :)
I'll have to make a video about that! I loved travel nursing.
Can you make a video about studying?? I’m going down the exact same path as you are! I am a freshman in college and need a little help studying!
I made 2 if you look back in my videos 😊 they're pretty detailed.
Awesome video, starting to make sundays exciting! Now back to studying...
Thanks Phillip! Today is a study day for me too 🤓
Liked and subscribed!
I’m an ADN nurse in the OR with a similar academic background (3.0gpa). Working as a circulating nurse has been a great start to my nursing career but I know I’ll want to challenge myself in the years to come. There’s few videos online about CRNA’s so I appreciate this video. I find it encouraging knowing that it’s possible to become a CRNA from our starting points. My next goal is BSN and so forth to CRNA
Thanks! Glad you found it encouraging 😊
You're an inspiration to me!!
That is so nice of you to say, thank you! ♡
Thank you for all the great information! I love your channel!
This was great! Thank you so much!
I'm glad you liked it! Thank you!
Im a recently graduated nurse with a bsn with a 3.4 overall gpa. Will they look at my gpa throughout my 4 years at university or only my gpa throughout the nursing program (last 2 yrs)
They will look at all of it but if your grades have improved over time they will see that as well. A 3.4 is a good gpa. They pay special attention to nursing and science classes.
Hi Rhianna! Really enjoying your videos and finding them helpful. I started my nursing career in my current job, working in a cardiovascular ICU in a large hospital. I'm hoping to apply to CRNA school next year after I get about a year and a half years of experience. Still trying to learn more about the career and what it would be like. Can you tell me what you like about it so far?
Hi Hyun! So glad to hear you find them helpful. It sounds like you are in a great unit for your ICU experience. Have you shadowed a CRNA yet? I found shadowing extremely beneficial because I got to see exactly what CRNAs do. Things I love about it: the amount of stuff I am learning, managing patients throughout complex cases, growing as a nurse, learning to work autonomously, following patients (through pre-op, surgery and post-op), responding to codes/traumas, seeing different stuff every day and being around motivated people!
This video sounds like you’re having a serious interview lol I like it
Thank you for this video! I just started my Accelerated BSN program (1 year program) and the goal is to get to CRNA school! I have a Bachelors in another field during my undergrad, do they take that into account or do they just look at my nursing school GPA?
Awesome, that is a fast program! They will take everything into account but they care the most about your science and nursing GPAs.
Like this video seriously helped me I knew nothing about the CCN and the GRE before watching this video and I’m extremely thankful because now I know what to prepare for
So glad it helped you Kenneth!
You should do talks about your pass to other grads schools because they love to judge based on the past.... thanks your great!!!!!
Thanks! That was my main concern when I applied even though my bad grades were from years ago!
I went into nursing wanting to be a NP. As a new grad I wasn’t able to get a job in any ICUS so I started on a medsurg floor for about a year. After that I tried applying a few ICUS again but they wouldn’t take me because I didn’t have acute care experience. I ended up applying to the ER to see if they would take me and to my surprise they did. I ended up liking the ER and I decided to peruse a degree in ACNP to hopefully work in the ED, urgent care, or really just any acute setting. I’m currently 1 year into my ACNP program and I’m starting experience concerns if I made the wrong career choice mainly because in Florida NP is a saturated degree. It’s hard to get a job as an new grad NP because everyone wants you to have experience and I hear the starting pay is $50/hr. So I’ve thought about quitting my program and starting all over. Applying to the ICU, taking my GRE, CCRN and maybe bio/organic chem. But the thought of doing all that put my mind in distress because I’m 27 now and it seems like such a long ride just to apply. 😩 I also struggle in math so I know I’m going to need a tutor to do well on the math portion of the GRE . You did it the right way.
Hello Rihanna, I love your story! I am in my 2nd year of nursing school in Canada and I hope to move to the US once I’m done and passed the NCLEX. I am very much interested in becoming a CRNA which is why in determined to move to the States. Please could you do a video on how people who studied from outside America, say Canada, can come in? Like are schools very much willing to accept those of us who studied outside? Thank you
Focus on what you want to achieve and it will happen.
Truth!
I can’t even explain how helpful this video was!! I’m currently in nursing school and after graduation am interested in be a travel nurse and eventually going to school for CRNA! Any tips on becoming a travel nurse?
Be flexible and open to change 💜
I just came across your channel and after watching this video I subscribed almost immediately lol!
I am currently applying to a nursing program at a two year community college, which also happens to have a coenrollment program in place that allows students in the nursing program to get their bachelors degree at the same time. My ultimate goal is to also become a CRNA, so I was just wondering what you would suggest as to what I should do following passing the NCLEX and getting my bachelors degree or if there is anything I should be doing while in nursing school?
Hi! Just focus on your grades in nursing school and try to get into ICU as soon as you can ❤️
Can you make a video on how you prepared for the interview? What study materials you used
I will make a video addressing that! Thanks for the idea!
I love your story! I considered an ASN at a community college, but opted for a top-5 private university instead. The only thing I got more of was debt! :/
Thank you! Are you thinking of becoming a CRNA?
Yeah, that's why I spend so much time on Flight Nurse MD's channel. I think UA-cam suggested you because of how much he adores you! :) I applied to the only school that I want to go to and I'm interviewing there in 2 weeks. I'm presently surfing the allnurses SRNA board looking at interview questions. Keep up the good work!
That is so exciting! I looked on all nurses a lot too when I was applying. Good luck at your interview, you'll do great! :)
You helped me more than you know
THANK YOU 💓 😊
Hey, I just found your channel and I love your videos already. I went to back to check on your videos and I didn’t see the video on the fastest way to become a CRNA from after high school to CRNA school would you please consider doing that video? Thank you!
Yes that's a great idea! Thank you!
Thank you so much♥️can you make a video about study tips? I start nursing school in September and I’m worried my study habits won’t be as effective!
First of all congrats on getting into nursing school! Yes I definitely will make a study tips video, thanks for the suggestion :)
Good for you for having a plan and executing it!
Thanks Jamie :)
What a great story... You inspire me 😊
Aw thank you!
Hey Idk if you made a video about this, but I wanted to ask- what made you want to go to CRNA school? What made you want to become a CRNA? And last- what is your favorite part about being a CRNA?
Thank you!
Hey I see a lot of ICU experience regarding CRNA programs, but can 3 years of OR experience in a level 1-3 trauma hospital count as critical care experience?
Nowhere I know of would accept that. The reason they require critical care is for ventilator, hemodynamics and overall management of ICU patients.
MAN for a new grad, the ICU will make you feel dumb with the quickness!
Never feel dumb you're there to learn! I still learn stuff every shift!
JMU nursing alum here toooo!!!! GO DUKES!!!! small world
Yesss GO DUKES!
What were things you did while traveling to boost your application? my biggest concern is references/unit involvement that I wont necessarily gain while traveling
Hi, I am a nontraditional student meaning I am a few years older (just turned 27) and I have been working in a totally unrelated field to healthcare for the past few years. However, I completed most of my undergraduate coursework at Ohio State and I was preparing for medical school. However, life threw some curves at me and I had to work my current job full time for awhile. Finally, I am in a position to return to academics full time. I am starting a BSN RN degree program and my dream is to become a CRNA. However, I am concerned that my age will hurt me in the admissions process. What advice would you have for someone like me? Thanks
Yeah! you go it! I have a question, what about the cost of everthing...
I just want to say, you are the best! :)
Aww thank you!
GO DUKES! I’m a freshman nursing major at JMU, and i’m so excited to start my journey towards becoming a CNRA
Yay another duke!! That is awesome! Good luck in school, enjoy your time there!
Would a grade in nursing pre-reqs be a major concern? I got all As and Bs except a C in micro Lab. Would that affect my applications, and if so, should I retake it?
If you are interested in a certain school I would recommend you call or email them and ask what they suggest. If you aren't sure what school you want to attend I would suggest you take 1 or 2 more advanced science courses like O chem, biochem or physics and ace them to show you can excel in them. Those classes would be more helpful in crna school than micro.
Also wanted to add that if you are trying to apply to crna school asap I would go ahead and apply versus putting it off while you take classes. Since you did well in everything else and micro was an outlier they may consider that. Worst that can happen is they give you constructive feedback.
Thank you!
@@TheSchoellerFamily
Thank you for your videos, they are highly informative.😁
You're welcome!
I'm in my first year of nursing school right now and I'm planning to become a CRNA but you really scared me with that test with lots of maths because I really cannot grasp its concept (except statistics) so now I'm really scared
Please what is the name of the school because my prerequisites are all past 5yrs and honestly dont know where to do those. If i could get a schhool that incorporates the prerequisites in the training.
You are very smart girl. Do you mind asking you, if you have classmates who are in their early 40’s. Just wondering. Thank you.
Yes :)
I was just about to ask the same thing.
You are my inspiration!! Question, do you recommend in-person classes or online classes for a bachelors? There’s 2 universities I can’t decide and I’m used to in-person but online would allow me to work more. I’m not sure!!
Hi! I recommend online if it's from a reputable nursing school! I did an online BSN program through James Madison University because they have a great nursing school and reputation. I wouldn't go with an all online school that doesn't have a physical campus.
Is OR another good field to work in for crna it is ICU the absolute best?
OR is not accepted as critical care experience so ICU is best!
Another awesome video! Congrats on 300 subs, love you!
Thanks babe 😘💜
It’s a 1M now wow
I hear that CRNA schools do not want their students working while going to school. My patho professor in nursing school told me they actually kick students out if they find out that they are working while attending crna school, is that true? If not did you work while attending crna school and how are you handling everything financially if you're not working?
It depends on the school. I'm working. My school allows us to work but can also tell us to quit if they think it's causing problems.
I am currently in an ASN program, hoping to become a CRNA in the future. I have a previous degree (B.S Health Science) from a different 4 year university. In your opinion, would this give me a leg up when it comes to applying to CRNA schools? Thanks! Love your videos.
Having extra science will definitely help in my opinion!!
Hi~ Rhianna~thank you for sharing your journey. It is really informative and encouraging!!! 😊
If you don’t mind, can I ask a question? ☺️
Is there a specific tech position that is relatively easy to get a job in ICU?
Why does one choose crna rather than MD? My goal was to go to med school for anesthesia but organic chemistry kicked my butt and now I’m debating on changing paths to crna. I know both are hard to get in. I don’t know if I want to try again for med or do nursing. 😭😭
Thank you so much for your videos ! I barely found you today lol. I can’t stop watching. I do have a questions though, I am about to graduate with a BSN. My pre nursing classes gpa is 3.74. My nursing gpa is around 3.4-3.5. Do you think it’s okay? Or is this low for CRNA school? Thank you 😊
Should I go to a RN-BSN program at a university or college to have the best chances of being admitted to a CRNA program? Or does it not matter as long as it’s accredited?
Is it good to attend a community college for 2 years and later do a year bsn or a 4 year bsn at a university
I’m 15 and am thinking about going into this profession. I did look up GRE question and I thought wow this is easy, but I’m sure by the time I’m studying for the GRE I will forget it.
It would be much better in high school because everything is fresh!
Love your videos! What prep books did you use for GRE and CCRN?
Hi! Pass CCRN & Mcgoosh for the GRE.
Thanks so much and happy new year! 😊❤️
Your community college gpa sounds like mine, I started at 18 and took random classes too to try to figure out what to do and didn’t take it seriously
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Thanks for the video! Question, how did you go about getting letters of recommendation from work when you were travel nursing? Did you use your first icu unit, or mostly the managers of the units you traveled to? Id like to try traveling for another challenge and to save money, but wonder how to get the letters of rec. I need.
I got one from the manager on my first ICU unit and the other 2 while I was travel nursing. Before I left to go travel nursing I let my manager know I would be applying to CRNA school in the future and asked her if I could contact her for a letter. Then I made sure to introduce myself to the nurse managers on the assignments I did and towards the end I would ask them if they'd be willing to do it and then keep their info. Make sure they know who you are from day one and touch base with them throughout your assignment. Then at the end you will have a better chance of getting that letter. You can also ask the doctors you work with for letters!!
Great advice, thank you!!
@@flippcrazy You're welcome!
I've just completed by BSN and I'm applying for diff Icu jobs bcuz crna is my goal!...I have a similar asn hx with poor core grades and a 3.04 when I completed my asn but Ive worked hard ans I've brought my gpa up to a 3.3 as of now!! Do you suggest I retake a couple core classes or take a chem class etc to raise my gpa. I dont really know if my gpa is good enough to apply for a program in 2020
I recommend you contact the programs you are interested in and ask them what they suggest you take. Some have different preferences as far as sciences go. Generally I have been told to take O chem, Biochem or Physics but speaking with the program is best before making a decision.
I’m still only a freshman in high school and I’m new to this. How many years of education is required to be a CRNA? I heard you just needed a bachelors degree, at least one year of nursing experience and a masters degree? So what’s nursing school and crna school?
I'm concerned for my daughter, I'm afraid she will get overwhelmed by college. She's bright & determined to go into anesthesia. Thanks concerned dad.
I just finished my ADN with a 3.3 overall GPA. I had a 3.8 in pre reqs and 4.0 on sciences but a 2.7 in nursing school. I still have my BSN courses and CRNA science pre reqs. Is there any chance of me getting into a CRNA program with my poor nursing school GPA? 😕😕
Yes there is always a chance! Ir's good your science gpa is so great!
4.0 in science!! That's amazing.
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You're welcome! 😊
What advice do you give to someone such as myself that want to become crna, already have a BA in a different degree. Should I go get a BSN or MSN? Or even start from the bottom? Thanks!
Hi. I am so glad I ran across your page and videos. I have been a nurse now for 4 years and I have put off my dream of going to CRNA school for so long, due to fear of not getting in and my age. Im in my 30’s. Your videos keep me encouraged. I am currently studying for my CCRN. Any tips of study material? And I’ll start studying for the GRE soon as well. Thank you so much for your transparency in your videos it’s so helpful! I look forward to your videos.
Hi Tiereny! There a bunch of people in their 30s in my class and I'll graduate when I'm 30. Definitely not too old. I'm happy you're going after your dream. I used pass CCRN, the questions bank is great and tells you the rationales. For the GRE I used Magoosh. They have videos and great content. The gre isnt fun but once you're done you'll be so glad.
Rhianna Ferial thanks so much for the feedback! Best wishes on your journey and I look forward to seeing the journey play out for you. You’ll be an awesome CRNA!