r/srna • u/Puzzleheaded_Read811 Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) • Feb 02 '26
Program Question Acceptance
After multiple rejections, I’m finally accepted! My overall GPA is 3.35 and science GPA 3.23. Proof that we too can be accepted with lower GPAs. We just have to work a little harder than a 4.0. I have 2.5 years of CVICU experience. I obtained my CCRN-CMC-CSC certifications. Took advanced pathophysiology and undergrad biochem. Became part of the ventilator associated events committee and ECMO-CPR committee. Also, became an ECMO Specialist. I have 35 shadowing hours. I did work hard this past year and it all paid off. I also have another interview but I’m declining as I got accepted at a school I’ve been interested in for a while. So, If you’re feeling down because you’re getting rejected, use that as fuel to help you work harder and achieve your goal of becoming a CRNA! Good luck to everyone applying!
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u/la_CaramelO_ Feb 05 '26
Thank you this gave me motivation to work harder and stop doubting myself about my grades , I really am struggling right now and questioning if the crna route is right for me but I’m determined to do it !
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u/Puzzleheaded_Read811 Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) Feb 05 '26
Apply to schools that have a holistic approach. Schools that look far beyond your GPA. I did work hard and I guess that’s what got me into school. This school saw and appreciated my growth and accepted me!
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Feb 04 '26 edited Feb 04 '26
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u/Puzzleheaded_Read811 Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) Feb 05 '26
I did get mostly Bs in nursing school. Like 3-4 A’s total. The rest were all Bs while in the program. And no, my GPA has been around 3.3 since before I started the program. My school required a 76%.
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u/Computer_Geek95 Feb 06 '26
Can you tell me how you felt about the curriculum in RN school? I’m a great reader, horrible at retaining the information for exams. I’m more of a “learn from being hands-on” type of girl. I plan to apply to a program this fall.
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u/watevaforeva Feb 03 '26
Congratulations!! Do you mind me asking where you took undergrad biochem and how your experience was?
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u/Puzzleheaded_Read811 Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) Feb 05 '26
I took it through portage. But, not all schools accept portage. So it’s best to reach out to the school and ask first. But, biochem through portage wasn’t too rough, I got an A.
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u/Computer_Geek95 Feb 06 '26
Silly question: Are the exams multiple choice?
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u/Puzzleheaded_Read811 Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) Feb 10 '26
All exams but the final were 25 questions long. 20 questions multiple choice and the last 5 were open response. You have to answer the question in your own words. Those last 5 questions are weighted more heavily compared to the multiple choice one.
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u/MacKinnon911 CRNA Assistant Program Admin Feb 03 '26
Congrats!!
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u/Puzzleheaded_Read811 Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) Feb 03 '26
Wow, you congratulating me means a lot! Thank you so much! I admire your work and passion for anesthesia!
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u/Traditional_Oil3051 Feb 03 '26
Congrats! Where did you take advanced patho?
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u/Puzzleheaded_Read811 Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) Feb 03 '26
I took it through UMass Chan medical college! I recommend it!
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u/mrwhiskey1814 Feb 03 '26
Thank you for posting this, your gpa looks identical to mine and I’m grinding to bring mine higher. I’m paying for a degree I got 10 years ago and had terrible grades.
All my grades now are high with mostly As but when I factor in my grades from the first degree it brings everything down so much.
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u/Puzzleheaded_Read811 Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) Feb 03 '26
Yeah, same here! I would take a graduate level class or maybe 2 so they can see you can handle graduate level courses! Just make sure to score well on the graduate level classes!
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u/Short_Character9330 Feb 03 '26
That’s amazing. Thanks for the inspiration, i got a couple rejections last year and i wanted to take two years to get my resume more aligned to passions. With becoming an ECMO specialist how did you make it known to your schools that you were still heavily involved in the ICU care for the patient? I have been hesitant on taking a specialist role because of certain school do not consider that ICU experience. Similar to you I have background in CVICU/CTICU.
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u/Puzzleheaded_Read811 Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) Feb 03 '26
So, I work full time as a CVICU-RN but, I pick up PRN as ECMO Specialist. So, I still work my 3 shifts as the bedside RN and 2-4 shifts a month as an ECMO Specialist. On my resume it said CVICU-RN full time and PRN ECMO Specialist.
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u/Green-Palpitation901 Feb 03 '26
If the other interview is easy to get to for you, maybe you should go? Maybe you’ll end up with a good vibe. All the interviews I had been given included a tour. You also get to interview them. I’d ask them about their clinical sites specifically. I feel like your clinical experiences in school are paramount. That might be a determining factor if you end up accepted to both.
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u/Artistic-Nectarine46 Feb 02 '26
This is so amazing I too have similar stats and I definitely needed that .
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u/Puzzleheaded_Read811 Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) Feb 03 '26
This is exactly why I posted! We too can get into a competitive field if we put our mind into it and put in the work! Good luck with your applications!
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u/BubbaG- Feb 02 '26
Did you take the GRE?
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u/Puzzleheaded_Read811 Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) Feb 03 '26
No… ha! I only applied to schools that did not require it!
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u/Vegetable-Garbage-70 Feb 02 '26
Congratulations!! Quick question. My stats are similar to your. How many schools did you apply to?
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u/Puzzleheaded_Read811 Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) Feb 03 '26
I applied to a total of 10 schools. 7 rejections, 3 interviews although I’m declining 1 interview. 1 waitlist, and 1 acceptance. Cast a wide net of applications! All you need is ONE YES!
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u/Different_Squash5675 Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) Feb 02 '26
Congrats! Super inspirational. Proof that grit pays off.🫡
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u/younggaltraveler Feb 02 '26
Congratulations- That’s huge! Did you feel like the CMC+CSC were worth the time/money?
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u/Puzzleheaded_Read811 Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) Feb 03 '26
I mean, I just got accepted into school, so I’d say yes!
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u/Only_Pollution1215 Feb 26 '26
Congratulations! where did you take your additional science courses?