Chemistry??

[SaraB]

I see that most schools require a class in Organic Chem. Since I haven't taken a Chem class, this means 3 Chem classes (Chem I & II, & O) :stone . Unless - can you take O-Chem or Biochem without taking Chem I & II?

I am a new grad starting in the ICU . How possible is it to learn to be an ICU nurse and take all these Chem classes all in 1 year ?

[SaraB]

I did not have to take Chem as part of my undergrad. Are you aware of any more CRNA schools that don't require Chem?

Sara

You might also look into schools that require no more chemistry than what was required for your undergraduate course work. There are those that feel as though they can teach you the necessary chemistry and physics once you start the program. I know that Newman University (where I went) is one of those schools.

Kevin McHugh

[sandman1]

I don't think it's a coincidence that Medical University of South Carolina does not require it either...... It's nice to have it going in but they teach you what you need.

Sara

You might also look into schools that require no more chemistry than what was required for your undergraduate course work. There are those that feel as though they can teach you the necessary chemistry and physics once you start the program. I know that Newman University (where I went) is one of those schools.

Kevin McHugh

[kmchugh]

I did not have to take Chem as part of my undergrad. Are you aware of any more CRNA schools that don't require Chem?

I think most programs presume that you had to take an intro chemistry course as part of your undergrad work. However, that may or may not always be the case. One means of researching the topic is to go to the following site:

http://www.aana.com/coa/accreditedprograms.asp

They have the complete list of accredited programs. Each program that has it's own website is linked, so you can actually go look at the programs to determine what their admission requirements are. If it's unclear, you can contact the program and ask what you would have to do to get in. Some of these programs may require you to take an intro chem course, others may not.

Sandman, since Tony Chipas, who started the Newman program, is now their program director, I'm not surprised. I think he did a phenomenal job getting the program at Newman up and running, and am sure he's doing well there.

Kevin McHugh

[sandman1]

He is.

I think most programs presume that you had to take an intro chemistry course as part of your undergrad work. However, that may or may not always be the case. One means of researching the topic is to go to the following site:

http://www.aana.com/coa/accreditedprograms.asp

They have the complete list of accredited programs. Each program that has it's own website is linked, so you can actually go look at the programs to determine what their admission requirements are. If it's unclear, you can contact the program and ask what you would have to do to get in. Some of these programs may require you to take an intro chem course, others may not.

Sandman, since Tony Chipas, who started the Newman program, is now their program director, I'm not surprised. I think he did a phenomenal job getting the program at Newman up and running, and am sure he's doing well there.

Kevin McHugh

[dlchap78]

Sandman- I just visited MUSC last month and was able to meet Dr. Chipas. He seems like he is taking the program in a great direction. I was impressed. Are you happy with the program? Just curious. I didn't have a chance to talk to any students so any feed back would be appreciated. Right now it is in the top 2 schools I will apply to this fall. Thanks!!