As alluded to in previous posts, I interviewed for the Nurse Anesthesia program at TCU yesterday.I'm happy to report I feel like the interview went very well. I was nervous to be sure, but conversation was light, and words flowed easily. I felt at ease enough to take the time to consider each of the questions and answer thoughtfully. Rapport with the interviewers was excellent and they were easy to talk with.
In comparing notes with other interviewees on a post-interview tour of the facilities I discovered I received no questions of a clinical nature. Each of the other interviewees had at least one clinical question designed to test the breadth of their knowledge from each panel interview. The questions I heard weren't terribly difficult, but definitely would require solid clinical experience to answer. In my mind, the fact that I didn't get any clinical questions could come from two possibilities. A.) They didn't think I was worth the effort--which I think I can rule out based on the fact that I am (on paper at least) well qualified for admission. B.) They were satisfied with the clinical experience I bring to the table. (I'm hoping it's this one). Or, I suppose C.) I dazzled them with my rugged good looks and charming personality and distracted them from asking the clinical questions. The Magic 8-ball doesn't seem to agree with answer C. though.
My every interaction with TCU has been fabulous. They are a wonderful CRNA program with the backing of a great institution. Not to mention every single person I've met from the program is so nice! Plus I came home with a TCU umbrella, two Horned Frog keychains, a TCU pencil for my daughter (who has a pencil collection), and two nurse anesthesia stickers. How is it an interview where I'm supposed to be selling me to them has better swag than the last 5k that I paid to run in!? If I get in, I'm so there.Before my interview yesterday afternoon, I headed to the gym for an easy recovery run to clear my head. I did about 2 miles at an easy pace. The first two thirds of the run I treated as a progression run--starting slow and then progressively getting faster every few minutes. The last third I forced myself to decrease the pace incrementally until I reached my original pace for the last couple of minutes. An exercise in self-control, but a perfect low stress workout pre-interview.
I had set a weight-loss goal of 240 lbs even by my interview date. The day before the interview I weighed in at 240.4. So while I didn't make my number (ssssooooo close!!) I'm counting it as a win. Because 37.4 lbs gone is a win no matter what.Regardless, if I did well enough in the interview I should be receiving an acceptance letter via e-mail Monday or Tuesday.
I may or may not be holding my breath until then...
