Interview at Webster

[wannabecrna]

Was wondering if anyone is attending Webster University? My interview is this weekend. Not sure what to expect in interview but some feedback from current and/or previous students would be helpful. Thanks

[muskylounge]

Good Luck with interview. I hope it went well. How was the questioning? I am from St Louis Area and Webster and Barnes Jewish are the two I hope to apply too when the time comes.

Thanks,
Musky

[infidel]

Good Luck with interview. I hope it went well. How was the questioning? I am from St Louis Area and Webster and Barnes Jewish are the two I hope to apply too when the time comes.

Thanks,
Musky



I would suggest either Barnes-Jewish or SIUE over Webster... But to be honest, about 1 year after graduation it does not matter what program you went to. What will matter, at that point, is where you worked.

[muskylounge]

But to be honest, about 1 year after graduation it does not matter what program you went to. What will matter, at that point, is where you worked.

What do you mean by this part? Which ICU I work at? If so which of the St Louis areas hospitals have best ICU for leaning? St John's, Big Barnes, or Cardinal Glennon? I think the mayor of Kirkwood went to St Johns after that awful incident.


Thanks,
Musky

[ethernaut]

What do you mean by this part? Which ICU I work at? If so which of the St Louis areas hospitals have best ICU for leaning? St John's, Big Barnes, or Cardinal Glennon? I think the mayor of Kirkwood went to St Johns after that awful incident.

Thanks,
Musky
my guess is infidel means where you work after anesthesia school.

[muskylounge]

my guess is infidel means where you work after anesthesia school.
I am sort of the literal type. Its one of my downfalls just ask my DW. :pound:

What will matter, at that point, is where you worked.

Worked meaning past tense. I was not sure if infidel meant worked in that last 1 year or before I went to school since that was the original subject matter. I was asking about CRNA schools and their is a 1 year minimum requirement of ICU so I just was not clear.

Thanks in advance
Musky

[infidel]

I am sort of the literal type. Its one of my downfalls just ask my DW. :pound:

What will matter, at that point, is where you worked.

Worked meaning past tense. I was not sure if infidel meant worked in that last 1 year or before I went to school since that was the original subject matter. I was asking about CRNA schools and their is a 1 year minimum requirement of ICU so I just was not clear.

Thanks in advance
Musky
What I mean is, AFTER you become a CRNA, no one will care where you trained,, what WILL matter is where you spent your first year AFTER CRNA school. You will learn more post school in one year than you EVER dreamed of learning in school.

[ethernaut]

What I mean is, AFTER you become a CRNA, no one will care where you trained,, what WILL matter is where you spent your first year AFTER CRNA school. You will learn more post school in one year than you EVER dreamed of learning in school.
hey infidel,
at what point does the pucker factor subside and you can actually walk around without wincing..?? :)

[infidel]

hey infidel,
at what point does the pucker factor subside and you can actually walk around without wincing..?? :)


About 5 years,, YMMV

[ethernaut]

About 5 years,, YMMV
great...
btw/ what's 'YMMV'?

[saraharmon]

Not sure how your interview went, but I hope it went well. I attend Webster's program and although there are definitely ups and downs, you get through it with the help of your classmates. I'm sure that this is true regardless of where you attend. I have found that any student that I meet who attends different programs, whether it is MO programs or not, all have the same complaints. The point is, you get out of it what you put into it and you can ge a great CRNA regardless of where you go!

[ethernaut]

oh that's rich....

[tipstone]

Hi! I'm new to this forum and was hoping to learn about the crna programs I am applying to...saw this thread and was wondering if anyone could answer the original question about how the program is at Webster and their interview process! At this point, it's my top choice of schools, but reading some of the comments here threw me off a bit. Is it a bad program? Or is it, like all grad schools, simply stressful? Any information about the actual program and the interview process would be appreciated! Thank you so much!

[delia]

I do not have personal experience at Webster but my friend is a graduate from there. I have never heard him say anything positive about the program. I know they have gone through several PDs over the last few years. Not sure what that says about the program but it indicates to me some instability.

[jurmag]

I have some issues with the Webster admission criteria. I think it is strange that they won't accept a letter from an MDA who has known me for over 2 years in the clinical setting in place of a CRNA letter. I don't work with CRNA's and can't find a CRNA to shadow who will write me a letter. I set up a shadowing day but the guy said he didn't feel comfortable writing me a letter since he hasn't really worked with me. I think a letter from a CRNA who met me for a day is worthless but Webster will only accept a CRNA letter. I have a strong GPA, good GRE, and solid clinical experience, great references and have gotten an interview at 3 other schools but no interview at Webster because they are sticking to the criteria of a CRNA letter. I understand they have set their admission criteria and don't want to bend the rules. I will have to withdraw my application from Webster because I can't get a letter from a CRNA. Oh well things are looking promising at the other schools and I still have several schools with application deadlines looming.

[gkanwa]

hi Wanabecrna,
I just saw your post from last year regarding Webster interview. just wondering if you can tell me how was your interview? what kind of questions do they ask? you can send me email at my personal address
ash_kanwar@yahoo.com
Thanks in advance

[Bronco]

Hello Everyone!
I am a lurker as well. This is my first post. I have recently applied to a few schools. I was wondering if anybody has recently applied to Webster (Deadline Oct 1st, 2009)? I am simply wondering if anybody knows when the letters go out to find out if we get an interview. And, if lucky enough, when those interviews might be? I feel like I have been having a hard time obtaining information from schools about any sort of timeline. I guess Im just anxious/ excited and want to get on to the interviewing! Thanks for any input.

[lionkingfan56]

I did not apply to Webster, but I did have a coworker who did. He said they basically build off what you say. If you say you take care of alot of CABG's, they will ask what type of drugs you use, if you say Dopamine they will ask what kind of drug dopamine is, why use it, etc. So basically, from what I can gather, it is one where you don't say it if you can't go into detail about it. Best of luck! St. Louis is an awesome town.

[CRNA007]

I am a graduate of Webster University's CRNA program. My opinion as a student and now as a practioner are quite a contrast. While attending, I disliked it, the program seemed disorganized and the anesthesia classes poorly structured. As stoelting stated, anesthesia is a largely self taught specialty. Now as a CRNA looking back, I see the huge advatage that Webster provides. Being a Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia rather than an MSN, you do not waste your education on rediculous graduate nursing classes that provide no benefit to you or your patients. Instead you get a strong science base which will make you a better anesthetist! At Webster you are required to complete a true graduate thesis as apposed to the common "Senior Project". Is it difficult? You bet! Will you work harder going to Webster? Probably! I believe there is no other program that will scientifically prepare you for a "professional" career vs. A CRNA job.
I would highly recommend that you take a "real" physics and biochemistry course prior to attending not a course for "healthcare providers".
Note also that Webster is requiring CCRN. They want the very best, self motivated mature students. Webster provides the opportunity to experience many clinical sites. The larger schools many times have one location which many times has MD anesthesia Residencies. You have to ask yourself who do you think will get the interesting cases the majority of the time? Yes, Webster has had a couple of Director changes. Jill Stulce is now the director and I have heard many positive things. Webster is extremely proactive in involvement with political and professional issues. If you look at the active members and officers of MoANA, you will find the vast majority with afiliations or alumnist of Webster. This is a vital part of our profession that is constantly overlooked. MDs are always attempting to limit our practice to justify theirs. There is much truth in how intelligent a CRNA becomes after 5pm or whenever it benefits the Anesthesiologist. All of this bring said, you will not get a better more rounded education anywhere. Webster is challenging but well worth the effort.

[scoffey2]

Great post CRNA007. Thanks for the "real" insight into the program.

[simplythebest]

Trying to update the thread. I have an interview at Webster in a couple of weeks. I was notified today. From what I gather, the interview is self lead and things are discussed according to what you bring up. Could someone who has interviewed here please provide further insight. I am extremely excited. Still waiting to hear back from another school for admission, but thankful for another opportunity to interview.

[JJett]

I wouldn't waste my time applying, interviewing, or going to the program at Webster. No one told me to avoid Webster like the plague and I spent 30 months of unorganized torture at that program. It wan't long before I figured out that the way to succeed at Webster and with the nurse anesthesia faculty is to kiss up. If you are okay with constantly praising the faculty and telling them how wonderful they are, despite that from being the exact opposite, then you should be fine. The atmosphere is threatening and degrating. It doesn't matter how intelligent or well prepared you are -- the things that matter at Webster don't really matter, if you know what I mean. As far as an interview, you will probably be asked which CD you listened to in your car on the way to the interview, what was the last book you read, or what the last vacation was that you went on. I was asked all 3 -- I admit, a red flag, but I was happy to be accepted. That only lasted about a week. The faculty couldnt have been nicer to me in interviews but the first week of class I was smirked at by them a, cussed at by the program director, Jill Stulce, and told that my almost 10 years of ICU experience didn't mean a thing. (So why require it......??)
Bottom line, take your money elsewhere.

[gasaholic]

I wouldn't waste my time applying, interviewing, or going to the program at Webster. No one told me to avoid Webster like the plague and I spent 30 months of unorganized torture at that program. It wan't long before I figured out that the way to succeed at Webster and with the nurse anesthesia faculty is to kiss up. If you are okay with constantly praising the faculty and telling them how wonderful they are, despite that from being the exact opposite, then you should be fine. The atmosphere is threatening and degrating. It doesn't matter how intelligent or well prepared you are -- the things that matter at Webster don't really matter, if you know what I mean. As far as an interview, you will probably be asked which CD you listened to in your car on the way to the interview, what was the last book you read, or what the last vacation was that you went on. I was asked all 3 -- I admit, a red flag, but I was happy to be accepted. That only lasted about a week. The faculty couldnt have been nicer to me in interviews but the first week of class I was smirked at by them a, cussed at by the program director, Jill Stulce, and told that my almost 10 years of ICU experience didn't mean a thing. (So why require it......??)
Bottom line, take your money elsewhere.

sounds like a disgruntled student who got thrown out....

now, lemme tell you something......

your description is almost every program out there. period. the days of nursey nurse, warm and fuzzies are over. suck it up, bend over, and take it in the anus.

in the end you will be a CRNA.

that is the goal. period.

did you want someone to lick your balls and tell you how awesome you were doing? eat it pal.

.... with some relish on it.

[Bad Apple]

Since the interview is self-led, you might want to open by asking them about this: http://www.aana.com/accreditationrelateddecisions.aspx

There may be a perfectly reasonable explanation, but you still deserve to hear it.

[Bad Apple]

your description is almost every program out there. period. the days of nursey nurse, warm and fuzzies are over. suck it up, bend over, and take it in the anus.

in the end you will be a CRNA.

that is the goal. period.

did you want someone to lick your balls and tell you how awesome you were doing? eat it pal.

.... with some relish on it.

:cheer2:

P.S. It's generally considered bad form to create a new user name and then use your very first post to take a dump on your program.

[bettermj]

:cheer2:

P.S. It's generally considered bad form to create a new user name and then use your very first post to take a dump on your program.

???


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[gasaholic]

she was talking to JJet. note that it is his 1st post.


and oh mama.......I love that cheerleader smiley! Ra Ra Ra.... Hoo Ha.... Ra Ra Ra


i'm falling fall you my little momerator :)

[bettermj]

she was talking to JJet. note that it is his 1st post.


and oh mama.......I love that cheerleader smiley! Ra Ra Ra.... Hoo Ha.... Ra Ra Ra


i'm falling fall you my little momerator :)

Yeah? But how does she know he changed his handle?

I can tell faculty is just plain hot! How do you like dem apples?


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[Bad Apple]

Yeah? But how does she know he changed his handle?


It is not a "name change", it is a new account created specifically to make this particular post about this particular program. In other words, a flaming troll.

[armygas]

Since the interview is self-led, you might want to open by asking them about this: http://www.aana.com/accreditationrelateddecisions.aspx

There may be a perfectly reasonable explanation, but you still deserve to hear it.

Just FTR we [USAGPAN] were approved for both a 10 year accreditation AND our DNP last week!

[Bad Apple]

Just FTR we [USAGPAN] were approved for both a 10 year accreditation AND our DNP last week!

Congratultions -- I did read about your DNP approval, so you are obviously doing a great job and you are way ahead of me! Also FTR, Webster may have also been approved in the meantime, or there may be a very legitimate reason for the deferral unrelated to program quality. But I don't think it's unreasonable for a candidate to ask.

[armygas]

Congratultions -- I did read about your DNP approval, so you are obviously doing a great job and you are way ahead of me! Also FTR, Webster may have also been approved in the meantime, or there may be a very legitimate reason for the deferral unrelated to program quality. But I don't think it's unreasonable for a candidate to ask.

It certainly is not unreasonable!

[Bad Apple]

and oh mama.......I love that cheerleader smiley! Ra Ra Ra.... Hoo Ha.... Ra Ra Ra


i'm falling fall you my little momerator :)

Your advice to JJ is not only accurate, it's quite erotic.

[gaspass3]

Your advice to JJ is not only accurate, it's quite erotic.

Sounds like someone is ready to get a blind intubation with an 8.5!!!!

[Bad Apple]

I think I destroyed my laptop when I read that, choked, and spit beer all over myself. Someone is going to innocently look at this thread for advice about a program and think CRNAs are all clowns and perverts. That was just wrong! (Hysterically funny, but wrong none the less).