Grades

[Dreamweaver2be]

I have browsed the different posts regarding grades for CRNA school, and it seems like the consensus is that science GPA should be 3.0 or greater.

My grades are as follows:

BSN 3.74

Micro 3.2

Human anat 3.2

Physiology 2.7

O. Chem 3.9

Principles of Biology 2.1 (I took this course early in college, did not have direction, and does not seem to be a focus science for CRNA school such as chem, physics, anat&phys etc. are)

I know ICU experience, GRE's, references, etc. are really important, but changing my grades would be the most difficult for me now w/my schedule but I would do that if needed. Do you think my 2.7 or my one C in basic biology will matter that much if I am strong elsewhere? I would love an opinion!

[malraymal]

From what I have heard, it's weird how CRNA schools pick their canidates. As long as you have over a 3.0 overall GPA and Science/Math, I think you will be alright. I know a few people who are in CRNA school with GPA's lower than 3.0, but accepted on a conditional basis. ?Conditional basis? Doesn't really matter because there accepted. Just remember, Professors are human understanding, caring, advocates, etc., they use to be RN's too.......

Good Luck!!!

[Dreamweaver2be]

Thanks for the relpy. I have actually started to narrow down the schools I am planning to apply to, and just called to ask questions about my science grades/BSN and overall gpa/how re-takes are looked at. I should have done this much sooner! All the programs have the basics but from there differ greatly! I would advise anyone who is seriously considering becoming a CRNA if they can't find answers on a website/forum/person they know, to just call schools of interest and ask.