Biochemistry Degree for CRNA?

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I am a bachelors-prepared RN with a plan to go back to school for my CRNA in about 4 years. In the meantime, I going to get back into the ICU, complete my GRE, keep up on my certifications (ACLS, PALS, BLS, TCRN, CCRN), and complete the prerequisites for the program. However, since it's going to be a while before I actually get into a program, I've been considering going back to school for a degree in biochemistry. My thought process is that the prerequisites for CRNA are necessary for biochem and a thorough understanding of biochemistry may provide a solid foundation for CRNA. Has anyone else done something similar? Does anyone have any other thoughts on this?

 

I've also posted this question under the SRNA heading. I just wanted to get some advice from those who have gone through CRNA school and have worked in the field.

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Take organic Chemistry, physics, biochemistry, and upper level statistics. Get A's. That should be sufficient to show that you can handle the rigorous CRNA curriculum. Save the money you would have spent on superfluous classes chasing a biochem degree. Finally, learn as much as possible in the ICU (level 1 or CVICU). For instance, if you are giving a drug like propofol, know which receptors it is going to target and intended effects. I think that is a far more effective way to boost your admission chances and success once you get accepted. 

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Specializes in pediatrics.

has anyone heard of any online graduate level biochemistry courses?

if so where did you go?

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