Is biochem III more of a "resume stuffer" for crna school?

[sixthwannabe]

Hi!

I realized I wanted to be a crna after shadowing them in the surgery room. I am currently a third year chemistry major that has recently been accepted into nursing school (2 more years starting this fall).

I have taken two quarter of a yearlong three quarter sequence biochemistry sequnece for chemistry majors. I am done with biochem I, II, and am in the process of currently taking biochemistry III. I have obtained two A's in Biochemistry I and II.

However, I am completely burnt out. I realize that I don't really need biochemistry III to apply to crna school in four more years given that I have 2/3 of a yearlong biochemistry sequence done and all of Ochem done.

After glancing at this board, it seems as though I don't really need a last biochemistry course and that I should focus on grad courses in Pathio and Pharmacology later on. I really want to drop this biochem course, and I will recieve a "W" grade that won't affect my gpa.

On the other hand, other people on this forum say that a chemistry minor would look really nice and that people should just tough it out.(however, the school I am transferring to for nursing doesn't even offer chemistry minors)

I have taken many science courses being a chem major who is transferring majors into nursing (I will not graduate with a chemistry degree). These include General Chemistry semester I/II for chemistry majors (A, B) , and three quarters (equivalent to two semesters) or Organic Chemistry for chem major (grades: B, C, B), as well as an A in Calculus, B in Physics, A in statistics as well as in anatomy and physiology and other science miscellaneous courses like

CHemistry of DNA/Nucleic acids (grad course) and genetics.

Should I drop this biochemistry course for a "W" grade? Is this course of any value when applying to crna school in a few years? If it is, I would definitely just grit my teeth and finish this with an A but I really would have to make personal sacrifices. Interestingly, I don't want to do that if I would be just better off taking grad classes in pathio and pharmacology later on.

Thanks!!

~Sally

[Class2011]

Many (not all) programs require organic chemistry and/or biochemistry. With all your other chemistry classes, you will probably satisfy the requirement. BUT be aware that the program will assume that you withdrew because you were failing. If despite this, they offer you an interview, you may have a chance to explain your change in direction, but they will probably still suspect you were failing.

The semester must be almost over. I would try to stick it out and maintain a respectable grade. If you are failing, by all means withdraw.

[RN1980]

ther programs that i have been looking inot dont require organic..thank god. but im certain it will enhance your package along with your chem. background. i think i'd try to finnish the course over getting the "w". although i agree with class2011 if you are headed for a failing grade withdraw.

[RN1980]

come to think of it..i knew a guy that got into a program with some withdrawls on his transcript. he was initially concerned about this & claimed they inquired about it during interview and he gave them some reason for it. whatever the reason it worked he graduated from lsu last yr. good luck..