CRNA program rankings are based on peer review meaning that other school’s administrators, deans, and faculty are the ones doing the surveys. Each program is sent the same number of surveys, and the respondents then rate the academic quality of the program on a scale of 1 (marginal) to 5 (outstanding). Only fully accredited programs were ranked in this survey.
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The clinical component of a CRNA program provides supervised direct patient care experiences for students. They are able to evolve, apply a variety of anesthesia techniques and monitoring techniques, improve critical thinking skills, and apply evidence-based knowledge to clinical problems. All graduates are required to complete a minimum of 550 cases containing a wide variety and diversity of anesthesia experiences.
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As you begin the clinical phase of the CRNA program you will faced with a whole new set of stressors. Your initial goal will be to become more comfortable in the OR. Make sure you have the right attitude, and remember your main focus is the patient. Most CRNA students come from a critical care setting where they worked their way to the top of the food chain.
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CRNA school can be very challenging. Long study days and never ending call shifts can make you feel like a zombie. There are a few things to keep in mind when you start school. First, create a strong study habit and stick with it. They had a saying for us when I was in CRNA school, “It gets dark around here early”.
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Ever wonder “How hard is the CRNA school interview?” The truth is that the interview is the make it or break it for you. This is where the school decides if they want to offer you a spot in their program. There are a few things you need to remember when you go. First STUDY STUDY STUDY!!!!. Prepare for this interview like you life depended on it.
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