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subjects are chemistry and physics can still survive in NA school?Honestly, I don't care for chemistry and physics and would have to work extra extra hard to get A's and B's in these subjects (which I will) but because these aren't my favorite subjects should I choose another career. Am I fooling myself? I'm willing to learn these two but it gonna be a drag. Now Biology and A&P totally have my interest, it's even fun to me. Has anyone gotten through NA programs even though they didn't like Chem and Physics. Was it harder? Is it possible? I can learn to be a more critical thinker, but I don't think I can learn to love these two subjects.

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subjects are chemistry and physics can still survive in NA school?Honestly, I don't care for chemistry and physics and would have to work extra extra hard to get A's and B's in these subjects (which I will) but because these aren't my favorite subjects should I choose another career. Am I fooling myself? I'm willing to learn these two but it gonna be a drag. Now Biology and A&P totally have my interest, it's even fun to me. Has anyone gotten through NA programs even though they didn't like Chem and Physics. Was it harder? Is it possible? I can learn to be a more critical thinker, but I don't think I can learn to love these two subjects.

Absolutely! Your situation is exactly like mine. I was much stronger in the biological sciences: A&P, Biology and especially Biochem which I aced easily. Some people's brains are wired differently and as long as you work hard and study hard your A's and B's will come. Don't worry, just do the best you can.

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I was a bio major for my first degree-- LOVED bio and did well in it, but bombed the required chem classes. And I hate physics. I think the reason I don't like chem is because it doesn't seem very practical to me, but the chem that you learn in NA school IS practical in relation to administering anesthesia. So hopefully I will do better in the chem in CRNA school than I did in college, lol.

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The hard sciences: chemistry, physics, physiology are essential in the study of anesthesia. You appear to be a young person who is interested in this career. You should visit this webpage (http://www.AANA.com), and I think you will find a lot of answers to your questions there. In addition, the moderator of this board posted a F.A.Q. list at the top of the discussion. I hope that helps! Good luck to ya

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The hard sciences: chemistry, physics, physiology are essential in the study of anesthesia. You appear to be a young person who is interested in this career. You should visit this webpage (www.AANA.com), and I think you will find a lot of answers to your questions there. In addition, the moderator of this board posted a F.A.Q. list at the top of the discussion. I hope that helps! Good luck to ya
I don't think you have to be a young person to ask the question that I've asked. I know Chem and Physics are essential to success but that doesn't necessarily mean that you have to enjoy those two subjects as well, which was the question. Can you still survive in NA school with a dislike for Chem and Physics and love everything else? Just because I dislike those subjects doesn't mean that I won't ace them. Thanks to all who replied graciously. Good luck to all with a sincere dream in mind.
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sky... if anything trips you up in school it might be that you to jump to conclusions. ether just mentioned that you sounded new to the profession and looking for answers. i don't think it really was meant to slam your age (or lack there of). also, i don't think anyone mentioned that you won't ace these classes. chem is my strongest subject, but physics is totally greek to me. i think it's one of those things you plug through and when you hit the field after graduation refine the skills that are most required for the job.

i found ether's post to be both helpful and pleasant. reread it with an open mind and you might see it that way as well.

hold on to your dream... the world's greatest successes had to start somewhere. :)

~hishands

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you can discipline your mind to d o what yoou need to do...and surprise surprise sometimes serendiptiy kicks in and you enjoy those thingss that you disliked turn into the best loved ones and if not realize that these things will help you doen the road

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I am just finishing my chemistry & physics courses. The information offered was basic, and its application to anesthesia made it even easier to grasp. Your interests and dislikes sound like mine, and so far I have done very well. If you can do advanced biology, etc, you will be fine. Good Luck !!

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Thank You For Your Reply, honestly ETHER.:mad:

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subjects are chemistry and physics can still survive in NA school?Honestly, I don't care for chemistry and physics and would have to work extra extra hard to get A's and B's in these subjects (which I will) but because these aren't my favorite subjects should I choose another career. Am I fooling myself? I'm willing to learn these two but it gonna be a drag. Now Biology and A&P totally have my interest, it's even fun to me. Has anyone gotten through NA programs even though they didn't like Chem and Physics. Was it harder? Is it possible? I can learn to be a more critical thinker, but I don't think I can learn to love these two subjects.

You most certainly can make it. I'm currently in school and have found that my ICU experiences were invaluable teaching tools. And it is important that you treat them as such. Their are many hoops to jump through in anesthesia school, the bookwork associated w/ chem. and phys. at times fit this mold. But the classes are valuable and, for me, needed to be put into context in order for learning to take place. BUT, the most telling statment you made is that you will "have to work extra hard to get A's and B's in these subjects (which I will)." Hard work. THAT'S ANESTHESIA SCHOOL!

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Okay, so you guys are saying that the chem and physics IN anesthesia school are manageable and easy to apply, but what about when the chem, physics, organic is reguired BEFORE applying to the anesthesia school????? I know that I can do anything I put my mind to, but chem and physics homework and studying takes a WHOLE LOT of time for me. Any tips :)

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I struggled with this dilemma before I went back to school. Anatomy, Physiology, Micro....no problem. I was petrified of Chemistry. Our schools' required Chemistry course for pre-nursing is 5 units, and covers all the major areas of Chem in 14 weeks... :uhoh3: My particular teacher was a godsend because she was very practical in teaching applications of waht we were learning. She had worked her way thru Stanford as an paramedic/EMT in East Palo Alto :uhoh3: Trauma anyone? :chuckle I am a 'concrete" learner, I get lost in the abstract. So, when we learned solutions, she had IV bags as examples. My suggestion, if you struggle with the subject, ask around to see which teacher would be the best fit with your learning style. It really helps. Then, you should be fine.

Laura

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