Did anyone take some courses before being admitted?

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I feel silly about asking, because it really is far down the line for me, but I wrote a post (it hasn't been posted yet for some reason?) last night asking about time commitment and CRNA school with young children in the mix.

If I decide to pursue this, I have the option, since I'm getting my BSN at UMB, to take 6 credits of grad courses as an undergrad that will transfer to a grad program (core courses). They also recommend that to strengthen your application, to take graduate level physiology and pharmacology before applying (both part of the program).

Anyone else try to lighten the load by taking some courses as a non-degree seeking student first?

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Oh, crap. I just read here: http://nursing.umaryland.edu/programs/ms/non-degree.htm that you can only transfer in 6 graduate credits. Snap! Hmm. I wonder if they let you attend part time.

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I begin my program in Jan 09 and have just completed 2 core courses. Stats and Theory for my program. During orientation one of the most often heard comments from current students (after DONT GET BEHIND) was that taking any core courses early would really help, as time is at a premium. It also really helped me get in the habit of studying after several years away from academia.

hope this helps

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