What to Look for in a CRNA Program: 5 Things I Overlooked

Look past the school name. Research the faculty, check for sim and cadaver labs, map every clinical site, read the minimum passing grade in the student handbook, and pick a region where you want to work, since clinical sites often turn into job offers. What you'll learn: How to research CRNA faculty and use what you find in your interview answer Why sim labs and cadaver labs belong on your program comparison list What to ask about clinical sites, travel, and opting out when you have a family Why the minimum passing grade on exams matters before you commit to a program How clinical rotations shape where your first CRNA job offers come from Chapters: 0:00 Why a big school name is the wrong filter 0:13 What I overlooked picking my CRNA program 0:43 1. Research the faculty 2:09 Using faculty in your interview answer 3:11 2. Sim labs and cadaver labs 3:57 3. Clinical sites and travel 5:52 Opting out of distant clinical sites 6:23 4. The minimum passing grade on exams 8:13 5. Where your job offers come from 10:28 Recap: 5 things to check FAQ Q: What should I look for when choosing a CRNA program? A: Go beyond the school name. Look at the faculty, simulation and cadaver labs, where the clinical sites are, the minimum passing grade on exams, and where graduates get hired. A famous name won't decide your first job offer. Q: Does the name of your CRNA school matter for getting hired? A: Not much. Employers want to know you passed boards, hold a license, deliver safe anesthesia, and work well with a team. Where you do clinical rotations matters more, since those hospitals often recruit the students they train. Q: What is the minimum passing grade in CRNA school? A: It varies by program. Read each student handbook for the minimum exam and course grade, what happens if you fall below it, and whether students get to review missed exam questions. Q: Do CRNA students choose their clinical sites? A: Often not. In Sachi's program, students listed a preference and the program assigned the site. If you have kids or limits on travel, ask each program whether opting out of distant sites is an option before you apply. Free tools for future CRNAs: Transcript Analyzer (your three GPAs): https://thecrnaclub.com/free/transcript School Database (over 150 programs): https://thecrnaclub.com/free/school-d... 9-Step Application Checklist: https://thecrnaclub.com/free/checklist Try The CRNA Club free for 7 days: https://thecrnaclub.com Instagram: @thecrnaclub Listen to The CRNA Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.