Admission to CRNA school

rn29306 · Jun 14, 2006

hello all! i am just curious if maybe minoring in chemistry/biology would increase my chances of getting into CRNA school.
I need some answers please....
Thank You...

Probably not. I would imagine, at least in my experience interviewing and almost graduating here in August, that the schools / adcoms would rather see some clinical achievments (CCRN, CCEMT-P) and a rocking, dedicated, clinical applicant (diversity) rather than someone who may have worked less for additional studies.

But what do I know.

MmacFN · Jun 14, 2006

Im with you RN

I dont think many (any?) schools place much weight on chem/bio in comparison to experience, clinical accomplishments.

However, i dont know anything either really

KeithEMU · Jun 14, 2006

I've thought about this as well. I know that VCU recommends getting Organic Chem. Looking at that I need one Gen Chem and one Bio Chem for my BSN. My University offers 2 Organic Chem classes. If I took all of that all I would need is 2 more classes for a minor in chem. Seems like a little work may be beneficial, but not sure if it will actually help me.

apaisRN, RN, CRNA · Jun 14, 2006

Certainly wouldn't hurt, but many many of us just have the 'ole BSN and got in.

EmeraldNYL, BSN, RN · Jun 14, 2006

It might help you, especially if you don't have tons of experience. I got in with only 8 months experience, and I think part of it was because of my strong science background. I have a bio degree in addition to my BSN. One school flat out told me that they were impressed by this.

berry · Jun 14, 2006

I think the biggest advantage would be in matching yourself up to certain schools. When I only had ER, experience I looked at what all 90 something programs required and started eliminating programs. I was not willing to take more classes but I did move to SICU to increase my choices, I prepped for the GRE and knocked down an excellent score and I was willing to move. The number of applicants to seats ranges from 10:1 to 40-50:1 maybe higher and lower (this was the range I found talking to schools).

That being said some schools require biochem, organic/inorganic, physics, statistics one school wanted graduate level statistics while some schools only require a chemistry class. Schools with high requirements are going to have far fewer applications so you stand a better chance of being accepted. If you were applying to schools, which do not require the extra science classes, your effort would probably be better spent prepping for the GRE. It is hard for a school to toss out a stellar GRE score when deciding who to interview same thing with ccrn, but a minor in chemistry could get lost in the shuffle.

Just my $ .02

MmacFN · Jun 15, 2006

Nicely said berry

I think everyone here is right. With those classes help? I think they are relevant to anesthesia care. I think they would make an easier job of doing the courses on admission for sure. However, if the question is "will they be helpful for admission" i think the only people who are qualified to give you an answer is all the admissions depts at the schools your looking at. They can tell you exactly what they are looking for.

krzysiu · Jun 20, 2006

along with my BSN, i have a bachelors in chemistry.....i HOPE it helps :confused:

kcmo06 · Jun 26, 2006

high i just graduated for high school and i have been thinking about been a CRNA for quite some time i have shadowed a friend of mind whos is a crna and i really enjoyed the experience i had planded on being a nurse first and getting my RN and then doing a year in critical care and then applying to a school i was wondering if this was a good idea or is there a easier or better route if so can you please let me know i would greatly appreciate it

Sevo · Jun 27, 2006

high i just graduated for high school and i have been thinking about been a CRNA for quite some time i have shadowed a friend of mind whos is a crna and i really enjoyed the experience i had planded on being a nurse first and getting my RN and then doing a year in critical care and then applying to a school i was wondering if this was a good idea or is there a easier or better route if so can you please let me know i would greatly appreciate it

There are many ways to get to becoming a CRNA.. your plan will work and that is the biggest part of it.. what works for you and you life at that time.

another route is ADN to BSn and you can get your critical care while getting your BSN, so you can apply as soon as you have your BSN.

Another thing to think about some programs dont require a BSN just a nursing license (RN) and a bachelors...

good luck