CRNA prerequisites

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Hello Everyone!

I am graduating in May with my BSN in Connecticut and am planning on going to CRNA school. Unfortunately my university does not have organic chemistry or general chemistry incorporated into its curriculum, rather we take an overview chemistry class. Because of this I will need to take general chemistry 1 and 2 and then organic chemistry in order to meet the requirements, and also a couple other classes like microbiology. I was wondering if anyone knew if it made a difference if you took these classes at a community college vs a four year university. I would much rather take them at a community college because the price is almost half that of the university, but I don't want it to look bad when I apply. If anyone has any experience with this please let me know!

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Specializes in critcal care, CRNA.
Hello Everyone! I am graduating in May with my BSN in Connecticut and am planning on going to CRNA school. Unfortunately my university does not have organic chemistry or general chemistry incorporated into its curriculum rather we take an overview chemistry class. Because of this I will need to take general chemistry 1 and 2 and then organic chemistry in order to meet the requirements, and also a couple other classes like microbiology. I was wondering if anyone knew if it made a difference if you took these classes at a community college vs a four year university. I would much rather take them at a community college because the price is almost half that of the university, but I don't want it to look bad when I apply. If anyone has any experience with this please let me know![/quote']

All my sciences were through community college. They never questioned any of my transcript.

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Congrats on graduating! I agree with Mansuko, courses can be taken anywhere, focus on getting good grades.

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Specializes in SICU.

Mine are at a CC too. I'd verify with the school/schools you plan on applying to just to make sure.

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Specializes in ER, Trauma ICU, CVICU.

I took all chemistry classes at community college. In fact, I was able to discuss my situation with the chair of the department and when I made an "A" in Inorganic Chemistry I, he let me into OChem without having to take the additional GenChem class!!! It was a lifesaver and allowed me to apply a year quicker! Also, my community college experience was excellent. The classes are smaller and the professors are more invested in ensuring your understanding...which is very important when you have to take Biochem and other classes in CRNA school.

If I were you, I would be more concerned with getting great experience as a new grad (CVICU, Trauma, etc.). I know that some programs let you in with one year experience, but you need to question whether you are truly prepared. It really is obvious when someone is a rockstar ICURN and when they still have a new grad mentality. No offense, but it is truly important for your success...IMHO.

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