Barry CRNA Starting 2016

GaMommy81 · Jun 19, 2015

Best wishes to everyone interviewing at Barry today!! Knock it out of the park!

CM684 · Jun 19, 2015

Glad that's over lol. Now for the waiting game

GaMommy81 · Jun 19, 2015

Yay! Hopefully you won't have to wait long for your yes.

Crack2jack · Jun 19, 2015

Good Luck to everyone who Interviewed today!

blessed2bnurse · Jun 20, 2015

Hi CCRNCMC11,

I would like to please ask some information on the head start classes. Is it all done online? Are there scheduled homeworks every week, quiz, etc. until the end of the semester or can all the work be done at the student's pace as long as it is completed before the end of the semester? Thank you very much for your help :)

FAU2013 · Jun 20, 2015

I would like to please ask some information on the head start classes. Is it all done online? Are there scheduled homeworks every week, quiz, etc. until the end of the semester or can all the work be done at the student's pace as long as it is completed before the end of the semester? Thank you very much for your help :)

Head start classes are scheduled classes with time limits. You'll have quizzes and exams scheduled at specific times. If you were to take these classes next year, you'd have to follow a schedule which is the same one they're presently using. They're given so that your workload is reduced when you start the program.

CCRNCMC11 · Jun 20, 2015

Exactly. The head start classes are scheduled just as they are if you took them in the program. There are live lectures and exams. There really isn't any working ahead at your own pace. If anyone is taking these keep in mind that you need to treat them like you are in the program. Meaning don't try to work full time and vacation as often as you would like. Especially chemistry and physics. Very very tough course, especially if you have not taken organic before. I would suggest taking it as headstart because it's even harder when you have other classes to study for. If you have any other questions I would be glad to answer!

blessed2bnurse · Jun 20, 2015

Thank you both so much for answering my questions, it helps a lot :) By any chance, is it possible to ask for a syllabus for chemistry and physics class? I'm a bit worried about the scheduling since I know that it would be important to take this class to increase my chances in succeeding to the first semester. My brother is getting married out of country in the next coming months and I might not make it, knowing how the head start classes are set. Thank you so very much, would appreciate your help

GaMommy81 · Jun 21, 2015

I am glad that I am finding out this information now. I was interested in doing the head start program if I gain acceptance. Now that I know it is not a self-directed course I will not be able to do that.

CCRNCMC11 · Jun 21, 2015

There's no way to get a syllabus this early. I can tell you that the fall semester starts around August 24th and last year the classes (Chem and professional aspects) were on Wednesdays once a week. They could be completely different now. The good news is that Dr. Dick records all of his lectures so if you missed one it wouldn't be a big deal, or you can always attend anywhere you have Internet access. And the exams are open book/timed exams that you take can anywhere. As long as you use the "examsoft" software that he will have you download on your laptop. Hope that helps.

blessed2bnurse · Jun 21, 2015

Hi CCRNCMC11,

Thank you so kindly for all the helpful information, I appreciate it very much. It gave me a good idea on the structure of the classes, which really helps me...It gives me a little hope that I might still be able to go back home quickly to attend my sibling's wedding, although I do have to consider the amount of studying that I would need to do well in the class (at lease the first few weeks of the class), since I'm not good in chemistry and physics. Thanks again

RNKay · Jun 22, 2015

@CCRNCMC11 ,

Looking through previous posts it seems like Barry makes their admission decisions earlier than the 2-3 weeks they tell us during the interview. What is your knowledge/experience with that? I thought after the interview I would be less nervous- but nope! :)