I am 41 and have been a travel OR RN for 6 years and a nurse for 10. I am wanting a different challenge and recently accepted a position as an ICU RN. I am so excited to get back to bedside and learn something new. I have worked with the anesthesia team both anesthesiologists and CRNAs so know very well what the job entails and love it. I have excellent letters of recommendations to use from that experience. I know I have a few classes to retake so I know I’m a year out to get ICU experience and take classes but wondering if I am crazy to even start the process. I would be the earliest 46/47 before I’m done with school?

Interviewed and waiting for a decision but seriously weighing my options here and it’s difficult.
I have been accepted to Fairfield U in Austin and I feel that their faculty will be incredibly supportive of my education. But I feel there’s a good chance that I also get accepted to U of A’s program and I’m not sure which is better.
I’m not a great online learner and I think asynchronous/ synchronous online classes for U of A will be difficult for me. As well as finding a good/reliable study space. Any current students who can weigh in on the difficulty of it?
There also is a huge financial benefit to attending U of A, my parents live in the area and my family (2kids + husband) would live rent free for those 3 years.
Would the direct family support be more beneficial to me than the in person learning style I prefer?

About four days ago my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and turns out that it’s stage 4. I (28F) was in the midst of applying to CRNA schools, but obviously that’s on hold. I just feel like I’m in a sense of shock and I was just wondering if anyone has any advice/has gone through the same thing. She probably has about a year or less to live and throughout my ADN, BSN, and transition into the ICU, my mom has been my biggest cheerleader, my biggest advocate and is truly the reason I feel like I finished these programs. I don’t know. I guess I’m just feeling really lost and I’m wondering if there are any people in my position in the midst of applying to schools and have gotten devastating news like this… and how did you navigate it because if you want me to be honest there is the reality that in one year she won’t be here and I’m wondering how do I do this without her or go through school without my biggest cheerleader? She is my strength and I don’t even know if I can do CRNA school without her.

Hey everyone, I've been accepted to Barry's Orlando campus and another CRNA program, and I'm trying to decide between the two. I'm hoping to get honest feedback from current students or recent grads before I decide.

I'm mainly wondering what the clinical experience is actually like. Is there a lot of competition for cases with residents/AAs/ other SRNAs? Did you get enough hands-on regional experience? And how much autonomy do you get as you progress through the program?

I've read mixed opinions about Barry online, especially about attrition and student support, and I'm wondering what the current vibe is.

Barry makes a lot of sense logistically for my family, but I want to make sure the clinical training and experience are solid.

Would you choose Barry again? I'd appreciate any honest feedback, and feel free to DM me.

I appreciate the time; thanks.

Hi everyone, I know for in person interviews the proper thing to do is arrive 15 min early. I have an online interview, do I login to the meeting 15 min early or is that too much? Thanks!

hello all,

I’ve been applying to CRNA programs for 2027 and recently noticed that NursingCAS calculated my natural science GPA as 2.77 using only 15 credit hours, despite having over 30 credits of relevant science coursework.
My concern is how courses are classified. For example, anatomy and physiology coursework that may be categorized as ANAT or BIOL at some institutions is classified under NURS or NMNC at my university. I’m concerned these courses are being excluded from NursingCAS’s natural science GPA calculation despite their actual scientific content.
I’ve received 10 rejections so far, with nine programs still remaining. At least one school cited not meeting its 3.0 science GPA requirement. I can’t say this discrepancy caused every rejection, but I’m concerned it may have affected my eligibility.
I’m requesting clarification from NursingCAS and individual programs and have raised concerns with the AANA and Council on Accreditation.
Has anyone successfully challenged NursingCAS course classifications or had a CRNA program independently recalculate their science GPA? I’d appreciate hearing your experiences because this could have serious consequences for applicants.