Need your advice, im in nursing school now...

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I'm a sophomore at virginia commonwealth university in the nursing program right now and need some advice!

We don't have to take a chem class if we took one in high school, however since i want to eventually become a CRNA i know i should take one...but which one? just intro chem, organic chem? which one?

Also we don't have to take STATS but i heard i should if i want to apply to NA school?

Any other classes or tips?

Right now im trying to bring my GPA up to ATLEAST a 3.5, im not too far away, i've gotten a C here and there in just some of my pre-reqs all my nursing classes i've recieved an A or B.

And i'm an ER Tech at a local hospital.

Just wondering what "extra" classes i need, like stats, and whichever chem....or anything i should try to do now to increase my chances later down the road.

thanks!:nurse:

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Specializes in Anesthesia.

VCU has one of the best school in the country. Why not visit the program director and tell him what your goals are and get his suggestions on the best courses to take. It would also be a good idea to let them know who you are and that you are interested in the school.

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I think it all depends on where you feel your weaknesses are. Have you had any experience with stats, even in high school? I think it would help you to have some stats knowledge, and if you don't take to math like a fish takes to water, then I would definitely recommend taking stats. You will need good math skills for nursing school and especially for CRNA school. I took stats online and it was a breeze, so look into that if you want to take the class from home. I think the same goes for chemistry, if you feel like it was difficult for you in high school then it will only help to get a little more experience with it. I took Gen Chem I & II and also Organic Chem I & II, and I would definitely recommend taking Gen Chem before you get into Organic, I thought Organic was much more difficult than Gen.

If nothing else, at least having a few extra classes under your belt will make you feel more confident and less overwhelmed when you encounter these things down the road. Good luck!

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Thanks!

Do most NA schools require a chem or stats class?

I am definitely going to take a stats class and some point. And a chem class, because I know little to nothing about chem, seeing as the last time i took it i was a sophomore in high school.

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Specializes in Cardiac Surgery ICU.

I got into VCU, and I did not have a stats class. I echo the recommendation to meet with the PD of the program. Good luck.

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did you get into the nursing program or the Nurse anesthetist programe w.o stat?

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