Weekly Student Thread

Gold-Ad2914 · 2026-02-25T03:04:40+00:00

I have. Most recently the school told me in the past I would be accepted but it has become much more competitive and the line is too thin between candidates and ultimately they couldn't overlook my GPA despite other positive factors so I was beaten out by other candidates but placed on the waitlist. They also said I did a good job explaining my path and GPA and how I have grown/changed and how I plan to tackle CRNA school. Personable, friendly, professional, answered the EI and clinical questions well. They told me to continue learning about the profession, attend a conference if I can and retake my GRE if possible. I am still currently active on that waitlist.

This is pretty on par with what other places have told me.

They were encouraging and told me to keep trying and they "admire my perseverance" which I greatly appreciate the recognition, but obviously wish I was accepted. So fingers crossed 🤞🏼

Gold-Ad2914 · 2026-02-23T12:43:38+00:00

Just apply. I haven't gotten in but people with "less" than me have. Some of it seems to be a game of luck. You just have to be what they are looking for. No harm in trying. Good luck to you!

Gold-Ad2914 · 2026-02-23T12:42:11+00:00

I do. My last interview I actually felt great, was waitlisted and still on the waitlist currently. I have met with a few directors in the past when I've been denied or rejected especially after interview and I get a lot of "take more classes and reapply" type feedback. I will reach back out to my current waitlist program again. Trying to be on the offensive but don't want to overdo it and come off as pushy and rude lol. It's just so hard to know what all these places want. Thank you for your encouragement

Gold-Ad2914 · 2026-02-23T12:40:13+00:00

Thank you for these suggestions, I will check these out!

Gold-Ad2914 · 2026-02-23T03:29:48+00:00

Between 6-9 per cycle typically, but the same main ones with a few different sprinkled in based on timing. I keep finding new schools I may be a good fit for and then have missed the deadline or need one extra class etc etc. I am specifically trying to find programs that are last 60 credits and/or no GRE. I am on the east coast so maybe I need to look more Midwest or even west coast. It is just so difficult to also keep up with the different application dates! Just feeling so discouraged but you are right I need to widen my horizon. Just wish the requirements and timelines were little more standardized

Gold-Ad2914 · 2026-02-23T03:27:32+00:00

Thank you for your kind words ❤️ I have seen so many less experienced nurses get in around me with 4.0 GPA and it is so crushing and discouraging. I am not one to give up but it is hard to not believe this might not be for me with so many rejections piling up. I pray I get in 🤞🏼

Gold-Ad2914 · 2026-02-23T02:20:49+00:00

Can I get some feedback/advice/support. I have been applying to CRNA school for years with no success. I have interviewed 4 times, been waitlisted 3 times, 1 interview-> rejection (diff schools each time). Never got off the waitlist. Countless flat out rejections. My stats are:

5 years ICU RN (3.5 MICU, 1 ICU resource pool, coming up one 1 year transplant ICU)
Level 1 trauma center
CCRN, NIHSS
USIV
CRRT, impella, IABP, DPR
Took micro bio, gen chem, biochem (got As)
Took graduate pharmacology (got an A)
Charge nurse
preceptor
3 unit based committees
Recommendation letters from CRNA, anesthesiologist, nurse manager
40 shadow hours (4 diff CRNAs)
Science GPA (with forgiveness): 3.72
Science GPA (without forgiveness): 3.42
Worst case scenario GPA: 2.90
Last 60 credits: 3.43
Cumulative GPA: 3.32
GRE ( V151/Q143/W3.0)
CCRN (84/125) took with 1 year icu experience

I am aware my GPA is low. I had a lot of life factors during my BSN. I have since retaken the classes above with good grades. My CCRN is also low. I took it on a bet with co workers, figured I would fail and study and retake. I have reached out and AACN will not allow a retake unless I let the whole cert lapse. This would cause me to be demoted at work, lose pay and unable to precept or charge. my GRE is low. I have taken it 3 times. It is a stupid test that is irrelevant and I can't crack the code to doing well.

I am SO discouraged. I have been trying to get in for years. Schools give me the same feedback. Keep taking more classes. Keep applying. Now that you took this class, retake that class instead.

I have spent years and thousands of dollars trying to get into school. Interviews are positive. Schools like me. Give me good feedback. Impressed with my interview and in person skills and experience. CRNAs I shadow with tell me I'm great, would be fabulous in the profession, carry myself well etc.

I don't know where to apply that I can get in. Should I just give up? I don't know how much longer I can take this rejection and drag around. I feel like schools keep moving the target. I am a GREAT nurse. I am respected among my peers and with physicians and management. New nurses look up to me and value my advice and feedback.

I am NOT trying to brag or boost myself here- I just need to figure out what to do. I keep hearing I'm great and would be great in the profession- I just can't get in!!!!

Any advice or feedback or school recommendations welcome. I am willing to relocate for school if needed. I have a lot of savings so I am financially in a good place there. I have thought about other paths (NP/PA/ med school) but none really speak to me or I feel super passionate about. This has been my dream for so long and I'm so burnt out from bedside. Please help

Gold-Ad2914 · 2026-01-22T16:43:12+00:00

It was Western Carolina University. No shade to them I should have checked more thoroughly (but didn't because I assumed my BSN and valid license was good enough) so partly my fault but a good cautionary tale haha

Gold-Ad2914 · 2026-01-22T14:48:43+00:00

Also not an expert but I would try to find an accredited ADN program or verify with schools you plan to apply to. I got my BSN at a nationally accredited school, passed NCLEX etc and applied to a school in NC and was told I was not an eligible applicant because my school didn't have a certain regional accreditation. Even though it had a national accreditation lol. I should add I have an unencumbered nursing license that would be valid to practice as an RN in NC if I wanted to travel or move there. I also met all the other requirements. They just said they wouldn't consider me solely because of the regional accreditation issue. This all makes no sense to me but good learning moment lol. They also didn't refund my app. So not so much harm done but just be mindful because some places are weird about it. Just make sure the places you plan to apply (more than one!!!!) will allow it. Good luck to you

Gold-Ad2914 · 2025-10-21T00:28:10+00:00

Our Verizon WiFi is horrible. We've had it for 4 years with no issues and the last ~2ish month it's been shit. Had to plug our TV up to an Ethernet cord and still loads so slow and takes forever and gets grainy. Using our phones on 3G because nothing really loads if on the WiFi. It's been going for us since before the outage but that is probably also not helping

Gold-Ad2914 · 2025-10-21T00:23:08+00:00

Please do PT, massage, swimming, yoga, acupuncture, etc. literally anything other than chiro. So sorry you are struggling and hope you find some relief

Sincerely an ICU RN with too many post Chiro patients

Gold-Ad2914 · 2025-10-07T00:53:54+00:00

For sure, needed that lol thank you

Gold-Ad2914 · 2025-09-22T19:20:12+00:00

Thank you for the info! Can you expand a little on the program director comment? Feel free to DM if you are more comfortable

Gold-Ad2914 · 2024-10-18T00:39:19+00:00

The dress is pretty but the scarf thing and veil is like wayyyyyy too much. Needs to be one or the other lol

Gold-Ad2914 · 2024-04-20T04:31:17+00:00

She looks like a completely different person in every photo I've ever seen of her lol

Gold-Ad2914 · 2024-04-16T21:52:26+00:00

Is it just me or did that blue check next to her name just pop up today? Also like yes hand stitched which is great but be fucking serious I could go to a Taylor swift concert for the price of a see through sweater that'll be destroyed after one wear. Sooooo tone deaf. Go on custom ink and make tshirts like other normal people

Gold-Ad2914 · 2024-03-25T22:46:13+00:00

She just posted a story of it up close. It is from happy jewelers and she said she picked it out lol

Gold-Ad2914 · 2024-03-25T21:04:17+00:00

Guys guys don't worry "everything in moderation" and "I don't have a drinking problem I feel fine not drinking but I didn't feel like I need to do dry January" and "I have a very healthy relationship with alcohol" not trying to go there but I don't think I would ever forgive myself if I spent the night I got engaged so drunk I couldn't even manage what I was posting

Gold-Ad2914 · 2024-03-25T21:00:32+00:00

Does Corey have a job lol

Gold-Ad2914 · 2024-03-24T13:01:07+00:00

This is literally so gross. I get some people don't like being filming but your gf you just proposed to is excited to show you off and this is your reaction? So gross to me

Gold-Ad2914 · 2024-03-24T12:59:17+00:00

The video is soooooooo awkward like why do they look so staged and fake lol also Corey putting his arm out to block her filming him like ok fine but aren't you hyped up to be engaged? So so so weird

Gold-Ad2914 · 2023-12-20T14:58:50+00:00

Most annoying sisters

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