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Chemistry

Before I begin, I have read the other thread with a similar subject, posting this new one to see if I can get some more visibility. I am currently in my second to last semester of my BSN program and am currently on track to land a great job in the CVICU of a great teaching hospital. My question is this. My undergraduate coursework consisted solely of biology with pretty much zero chemistry. Should I expect to take some chemistry courses while I'm working as a nurse (probably after my residency)? I feel like I would be lacking behind other students who have that chemistry foundation. Obviously like every new nurse I'm eager to start putting in long hours on the floor to pay off debt and actually get ahead for the first time in my life. Any advice would be appreciated.

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    The CRNA school I have been accepted to requires all applicants to have a semester of organic chemistry, and in my experience many schools require 2 semesters of general chemistry before you can take organic chemistry. It's not that students who don't have organic will be far behind...they won't even be considered for admission. This is absolute fact for my school and almost all others I looked at.

    Now, in my opinion, I'd take chemistry as close to applying as possible/feasible. I minored in chemistry and have a very solid background, including working as a teaching assistant for organic chemistry 2, but one school I was thinking of applying to still wanted me to retake organic chem as a refresher before acceptance. Just my experience though.

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    I figured as much, thanks for the reply.

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    I would take biochem, Georgetown recommended an online program for incoming students.

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