Built Using Real CRNA Admissions Insight
Dr. Joshua Olson, DNP, CRNA, serves as a CRNA educator and program director and has reviewed hundreds of nurse anesthesia applications throughout his career.
He created this readiness assessment to help you better understand how your academic background, ICU experience, certifications, and professional development may align with what CRNA programs commonly look for when evaluating applicants.
Your Personalized CRNA School Applicant Report
If you're planning to apply to CRNA school, knowing where you stand can help you focus your preparation. Upon completion of the assessment, you'll receive a personalized PDF report that includes:
Your CRNA Readiness Score
A breakdown of strengths across each reviewed category
Areas were your application could be strengthened
Guidance based on common admissions expectations
How Competitive is Your CRNA School Application?
CRNA programs evaluate far more than GPA alone. Competitive applicants demonstrate strength across several areas.
Your results will highlight strengths and identify areas where further preparation might be helpful.
Academic Performance
Strong academic performance demonstrates your ability to succeed in the demanding science and pharmacology coursework in nurse anesthesia programs.
Leadership & Professional Development
Leadership roles such as precepting, charge nurse, or committee involvement display professional maturity and influence within your clinical team.
Critical Care Experience
CRNA programs expect applicants to have meaningful experience managing critically ill patients and complex clinical situations in high-acuity ICU environments.
Community & Professional Service
Volunteer work and professional engagement demonstrate commitment to the broader nursing profession and healthcare community.
Certifications & Clinical Knowledge
Professional certifications reflect advanced clinical knowledge, initiative, and commitment to developing critical care expertise.
Exposure to the CRNA Profession
Direct exposure is vital. Programs consider how much shadowing and professional insight you’ve gained to ensure you have an informed, committed interest.
See How Competitive Your CRNA School Application Really Is
It’s completely FREE and only take about 5 minutes.
Education & CE for Nurses on the Path to CRNA
What is Ollivate?
Ollivate is a mobile learning app designed for nurses at different stages of the CRNA journey. It supports RNs preparing to apply to CRNA programs, SRNAs currently in anesthesia training, and CRNAs continuing their professional education.
For nurses preparing to enter CRNA school, Ollivate offers the only Advanded Nurse Anesthesia Practice Microcredential (ANAP), a structured program designed to help RNs strengthen their readiness for nurse anesthesia education.
Developed by a professor & practicing CRNA
Backed by research on how the brain works
