Need a little motivation

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I'm currently in A&P 1 and I'm at the borderline. I have a 72 average right now. I have a lecture test March 10th, lab final March 12th, and a lecture final March 17th. I have a total of 42.5% left to make it out with a B. I've been working so hard to get my goal with passing the class with a B so I want have to retake over next quarter. I know ny having a C in science classes is not competive. The school I'm appling to, for the nursing program in Spring of 2009, is Southern Union Community College. It is located in Opelika, Al. They only grade by points. Meaning, they give 30 points for As, 20 points for Bs, and 10 points for Cs. They also calculate your reading compass test, which I have a 86 in as of now. I'm going to retake that to score in the high 90%. I just need some motivation, because The maximum points you can is 200. I heard the lowest points they accepted in for this fall was 150. I don't know whether or not if I come out of A&P1 with a C to take it over or try to get As in A&P2 and Microbiology. Als, my overall goal is too become a nurse anesthesis or, who knows, maybe a doctor. Right now I'm just focusing on the nurse track right now. I want to become a RN first, then bridgre from ADN to BSN. After that, I want to compete for the anesthesis program. I know I need to have a least 1+ years in ICU preferably, CVICU. How would I go from ADN and then obtain my specialization in CCRN while awaiting the anesthesis program. I heard having your CCRN will help you get in the program more faster. Could anyone explain the process I need to take to achieve my overall goal? If I decide to go back to school for my PHD, do I need to start over to become a doctor in anesthesiology, or do I just obtain my PHD as a nurse anesthesist? Everything seems so difficult right now, but I'm not going to give up.

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Specializes in telemetry, phlebotomy.

Firstly, you'll need A's and B's (preferably A's) in your science courses in order to remain competitive for admission into a nursing program. In order to be accepted into a nurse anesthetist program, you will need to have your BSN first. Also, in my opinion, I would feel more competent having at least 2 or 3 years in CC before applying to CRNA school. You need to REALLY know your stuff. CRNA school is VERY challenging. Also, the CRNA is a master's degree. Hope this clarifies things for you.

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Thanks infiniti. I also would like to know whether getting your CCRN is helpful. What type of degree will I need to get my CCRN? Will being a CRNA help me out in the steps in becoming an Anesthiologist or will I have to start all over again and go to medical school? I'm just trying to understand the steps I need to take to achieve my goals.

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Specializes in telemetry, phlebotomy.
Thanks infiniti. I also would like to know whether getting your CCRN is helpful. What type of degree will I need to get my CCRN? Will being a CRNA help me out in the steps in becoming an Anesthiologist or will I have to start all over again and go to medical school? I'm just trying to understand the steps I need to take to achieve my goals.

You're welcome.

I believe you can have either a 2 or 4 year nursing degree and be able to get your CCRN. Now I know there are some universities out there that offer critical care as a master's program once you have your BSN, but I also believe that if you have worked in CC for a period of time and you are confident to take the certification exam, you can obtain it that way. If this is incorrect, I hope someone can clarify.

As far as becoming an anesthesiologist... already being a CRNA would definitely help as far as already knowing most of the info, but you will have to obtain your MD first and I'm sure you would have to go through residency and all that. I would choose one or the other, otherwise I feel you will be wasting a lot of time repeating what you already know as a CRNA in order to obtain the anesthesiologist's title.

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Thank you so much Infiniti. You've been a great help. I think I will stick eith the CRNA route for now. I'll look into the CCRN title so I can know what route to take to achieve that goal as well.

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Specializes in telemetry, phlebotomy.

No problem. I'm happy to help. I looked up cert requirements for the CCRN and I was correct. Here is the link.

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