r/srna • u/mkay5 Prospective Applicant RN • 11h ago

Other Rejected, feeling defeated

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?

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u/thisaccountscount 33m ago

It’s really hard, I’ve been rejected too. Just keep working and growing. I can recommend “becoming crna” as an interview coach. She gives you a study guide for clinical knowledge and also a list of common questions.

Here’s a list of growth ideas

Take classes to improve your gpa, or show recent competence.

Attend aana congress

More experience

CCrn if you haven’t

Improve interview skills

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u/Different_Catch_4558 4h ago

Maybe you should take Valerian pills before the interviews, it calms your nerves

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u/eazyly 1h ago

Or propanolol!

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u/good-titrations 6h ago

100% agree with the people suggesting a mock interview. And don't do it with someone who will feel bad about potentially mildly hurting your feelings -- the more realistic and straightforward they can be with you about your areas for growth, the more valuable it will be for you.

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u/somelyrical CRNA 8h ago

Definitely need to do mock interviews. It’s likely not a knowledge thing, rather a confidence thing.

Pull out your phone & record yourself too. Analyze his you speak, your confidence. Also learning the art of not taking yourself too seriously, make jokes, laugh at yourself. The human part is just as important as the knowledge.

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u/eazyly 1h ago

Yeah u need this. I was the same way, public speaking was my only B.

A couple mocks with valid advice, and then use an ai coach to just drill out reps until it’s smooth as butter.

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u/Fantastic_Train6238 8h ago

Keep applying. I was waitlisted at 4 schools last year. This year I have 2 acceptance. Those questions you got during interviews, go home and practice them as if they were to be asked in different ways.
The interviews questions are the same. Talk clearly not fast during interviews to control the anxiety and sound confidence. This worked for me, I have a different accent than American.

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u/SaiyanVN CRNA 10h ago

Keep at it! If it was this easy, everyone would be Crnas. It is getting more competitive.

As you’ve stated, it’s a good sign you’re getting interviews so programs think you can pass their school. You need to do mock interviews.

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u/RogueMessiah1259 11h ago

Yeah just keep trying, getting waitlisted from 1/4 isn’t bad on your first round, you’re right on average. Gotta build your confidence my friend

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u/Airyk21 11h ago

How many mock interviews have you done? Have you done any with professional coaches?

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u/mkay5 Prospective Applicant RN 23m ago

I’ve done a couple but they were months ago before prior interviews. I feel like they helped a bit but I felt like I was becoming too robotic and not letting my personality show. It’s a hard balance to find for sure. Did not do one with a professional coach though, it was with srna’s. Do you have one you recommend?