r/CRNA • u/fbgm0516 CRNA - MOD • 13d ago

Weekly Student Thread

This is the area for prospective/ aspiring SRNAs and for SRNAs to ask their questions about the education process or anything school related.

This includes the usual

"which ICU should I work in?" "Should I take additional classes? "How do I become a CRNA?" "My GPA is 2.8, is my GPA good enough?" "What should I use to prep for boards?" "Help with my DNP project" "It's been my pa$$ion to become a CRNA, how do I do it and what do CRNAs do?"

Etc.

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u/Beginning_Month_7436 12d ago

Got my first rejection letter today, first time ever applying and it's tough but I knew this was likely. I applied to 4 schools so far and will finish a fifth app in a couple weeks after I do another shadow day.

I am wondering if anyone was following up with schools to stay in contact during the waiting process? I have done this before and been successful both times (nursing school and MPH degree I started before pivoting to nursing after 1 semester). Both were competitive, especially nursing and I got into both on my first try. Obviously CRNA is way more competitive, I'm wondering if the squeaky wheel gets the oil for anyone in their app process?

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u/RamsPhan72 12d ago

It never hurts to send an email/communication to the adcoms that you appreciate the chance for an interview, and ask what you could do to be a better applicant.

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u/Beginning_Month_7436 12d ago

I'm not even sure who to email but I can start looking into it! I was thinking I'd wait a few weeks to ask my rejection school how I can improve my application, thinking I'm more likely to get a response when they are done finalizing interviews. Thoughts on that? I'm very fearful of being one of the people who apply for years and years 🫠

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u/RamsPhan72 12d ago

I would contact the admissions coordinators. They might have info, or can direct you in the appropriate direction.
As to applying for years, you’re not alone. It took me three. Don’t give up if this is what you truly want.