Online Advanced Patho and Biochem classes?

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In the spirit of another thread asking about online Organic Chemistry classes, does anyone know of any online Biochem or Graduate-level advanced pathophysiology classes? I'm planning to apply to CRNA school in a couple of years and I'd like to bolster my application with some graduate science courses.

If you have links to specific course descriptions, that would be great! I've been searching Google but have had a hard time finding anything.

Thanks!

Kris

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UAB has an online advanced patho class.

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Thank you for the info. I looked at their website and I believe the UAB advanced patho (NA 670) is only for students already enrolled in the nurse anesthesia program. I'm looking for something I can take as a non-matriculated student.

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I consitered taking a similar course thru in Nashville. I decided to take several core courses like theory and grad level stats this fall instead.

The nursing department offers Advanced physiologic and pathophysiologic foundations of acute care. I spoke with the professor and he seemed very approachable. The course is held in high regard by a nearby CRNA program MTSA. The tuition is rather steep, however it could be a good option for you.

The University of New England offers a online Biochem course however I don't know much about it. I think it is undergrad level.

Good Luck, hope this helps

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thanks for the tip, pilateschick!

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Just a word of caution, not all classes count towards your MSN in a particular school. Even though you take an advanced patho or bio class, it is just going to mean that you have to take it again in a particular program. Same goes for a research class.

But if you are interested. Vanderbilt does offer an Advance Patho class that I took through a web-based streamline method that was AWESOME! Very intense and a lot of memorizing, but it was the best class I ever took! As I studied I applied it to the patients I took care of in ICU.

Any state school is cheaper though, so look into them. I know a lot of schools, but it would depend on where you live in order to get the in state tuition. Otherwise you end up paying $3800 for the vanderbilt 3 credit class. The cheapest school according to the US News report - published in a magazine in the end of 2006 was CSUDH - and they had plenty of classes online that you never have to show up to take - meaning not in person not lack of work.

I was in your shoes as well looking back in 2006 and I just stumbled across the answer while I took my dog to the vet and was reading one of their magazines.

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Just a word of caution, not all classes count towards your MSN in a particular school. Even though you take an advanced patho or bio class, it is just going to mean that you have to take it again in a particular program. Same goes for a research class.

Thanks so much! I would definitely like to take a local online course (I live in the Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA area). I'm not so much looking for a transfer course but rather a difficult grad level course to show I can do well in graduate school. I'm graduating with my ADN in around 4 months so I still have at least a couple years to go before applying to CRNA schools!

The good news: I'm doing my senior practicum in a 24-bed ICU with a focus on transplants and cardiac surgery. I'm also looking for a GREAT new grad residency program in critical care...so hopefully I can start working in an ICU right away. I would like to stay in the Portland area but am also looking at California and Arizona for new grad programs. The most important thing to me is to land in a good program with a lot of support for the new grad nurse. I plan to work very hard but I also would like to feel wanted and appreciated in my first job!

I hope I have a good chance when I apply to CRNA school in a couple of years. I have a 3.70 gpa in two years of nursing school and a 3.5 GPA from my previous degree, which was a BA in Biology. I also took the GRE 7 years ago and did well (I got a 1250 combined verbal/quantitative) but I will need to retake it to fall within the five year window.

Sorry for the long winded reply. I'm just very excited about planning my career as a nurse with a pathway to CRNA. I have some extra time on my hands now that it is summer break to research and map out my timeline.

Thanks again for your advice. Much appreciated!

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Unless UAB's advanced patho class has changed within the last year, it isn't just for students accepted to the nurse anesthesia program. Someone I worked with a year ago was taking it to try to improve her chances for acceptance to UAB after failing to be accepted two years in a row.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

during your one year experience, do that grad class. I still recommend Vanderbilt as that school is just top notch. Even though I did it through the web stream the instructor was very helpful. Not only that, the information in the Advanced Patho for ACNP applies to what you do in the ICU.

As for your first nursing job, just be careful. I wouldn't put too much in your first job. Shoot for the ICU and don't accept anything less. Most people I know do not enjoy the first year of ICU as it is a lot to get used to and learn if you are going to do it right. Just take a job that will give you the best experience and references for school. If you like your job too much you might not consider moving on. I know that my SRNA classmates are not even considering turning back now that they have made it this far.

I personally had a difficult time in the ICU as my co-workers took advantage of me until I knew what was going on (extreme heavy assignments). But, it only made me better. I passed them up after the first year and went on to be charge/code team/rapid response and rounder - and I was pretty young for all that. I am not bragging, just telling you that if you focus on the goal, you can withstand ANYTHING that happens to you in order to get there. I did stay in ICU for almost 7 years, but I did not have a bachelor's degree.

Retake that GRE and take a grad class and just apply. Don't wait the full year to apply, do it ASAP. I know people that were accepted to Anesthesia school after only 3 months in ICU. You just might be one of them as well. Just be willing to move in order to get there. Just keep the goal in mind!

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UAB does offer an online graduate level Pathophysiology course through the School of Nursing. It is NUR 612. You can apply as a non-degree seeking graduate student and then register for that course. It is part of the Nurse Practitioner program at UAB.

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Specializes in ER, CVICU, MICU, Clinical Education.

UAB has an Advanced Patho class thru the SON. It is NUR 612. You do not have to be a matriculated student to take it. It is a fantastic class...I took it last fall.

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thanks to all. I will investigate the UAB class, sounds like exactly what I'm looking for!

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