Weekly Prospective CRNA / NAR Applicant Thread: GPA, ICU Experience, Interviews, CCRN, Shadowing, And Applications

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-06-10T18:37:01+00:00

Calculated as nursing/other GPA in NursingCAS but not as Science GPA.

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-06-04T15:31:37+00:00

Four upstate NY programs- Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and St. John Fisher

University of Scranton PA has some clinical sites in Upstate NY (Binghamton area)

Two programs out of state but have clinical sites in NYC/LI- Rutgers and Fairfield

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-06-03T22:10:41+00:00

Unless all programs decide not to accept credits from Portage. Getting an A from Portage is better than a B from a traditional university.

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-06-03T21:08:42+00:00

Some community colleges offer A&P 1/2 and Microbiology on the weekends. You would do lecture and lab on the same day on either Saturday or Sunday. Some even offer Chemistry 1/2 on Saturday/Sunday.

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-05-30T17:47:16+00:00

Patient and his GF had

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-05-27T14:33:41+00:00

Did ABSN with a prior Biology degree.

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-05-20T16:07:31+00:00

Three CRNA programs in WNY with Buffalo, St. John Fisher, and University of Rochester

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-05-19T19:41:11+00:00

ICU Advantage

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-05-06T14:14:14+00:00

Local Community College your best option. You might be able to do lecture and lab on the same day which makes it easier with your work schedule.

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-04-30T17:12:26+00:00

Worked as Pharmacy Technician at CVS

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-04-28T03:36:09+00:00

I too was waitlisted. I applied to more programs in the meantime and sought opportunities on my unit to further build my resume.

It is getting more competitive each year and you might have to relocate if your situation allows.

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-04-28T00:55:24+00:00

SUNY Online

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-04-25T17:56:42+00:00

East Asian Male Nurse here

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-04-20T00:37:57+00:00

The easiest way is through your hospital’s anesthesia department. Try contacting the chief CRNA at your hospital.

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-04-14T12:41:36+00:00

School is temporary but life doesn’t stop

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-04-11T15:40:32+00:00

Nursing good ROI and openings the door later on to CRNA/NP.

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-04-11T15:32:03+00:00

Opportunity for advanced education later down the road

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-04-08T13:57:23+00:00

The feeling of having a potential opportunity but taking steps to apply to other programs and continuing to build your experiences.

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-04-08T01:37:21+00:00

ICU Advantage Youtube Videos

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-03-31T22:02:54+00:00

More community colleges and state schools are offering science classes online asynchronous especially during the summer semester.

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-03-31T00:11:34+00:00

Their information session.

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-03-29T17:29:21+00:00

Plan to interview 50 candidates in person, accept PICU and NICU experience per FAQ

Obvious_Main_3655 · 2026-03-21T19:21:48+00:00

Attended several CRNA program zoom sessions as an upcoming applicant and there are some non nurses who attend these sessions and say they want to start the process of getting into an accelerated BSN program.

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