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"*Because this thread seems very touchy about the word "easier" let me be clear that this is because you do not need the additional science classes so it's a more direct path, the length of time to complete is shorter, and even though you are being trained to practice medicine, it's just not at the same intensity of a med school. So it's not easy, just comparitively easy." haha and you make a lot less money too... isn't it all about the benjamins in the end?

great info! thanks

http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/ call the human resources department - they are so helpful. they hire in batches at certain times of the year (like for new grads graudating in may they do the hiring in january) but i would call and see if there are any opps. good luck! http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/cda/dept36801/files/357206.html also, they hire you as an aide until you are fully trained. that was one of the downsides - so say if your training lasts 3 months on a certain unit, regardless of whether you have a current TX RN license or not, you will be paid a CNA salary during your training. when you start on your own, then your salary goes up to the nursing range

http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/ call the human resources department - they are so helpful. they hire in batches at certain times of the year (like for new grads graudating in may they do the hiring in january) but i would call and see if there are any opps. good luck! http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/cda/dept36801/files/357206.html

there are several opportunities in the dallas area. pm me if you would like to know!

having considered medical school and having gotten my BSN as well as minors in both biology and chemistry, I can truly say that most, if not all, of my science courses (aside from the ones that were required for the BSN) were more challenging than the nursing courses. the science courses require a whole different thought process whereas the nursing courses are memorizing a lot of information/concepts and applying them. nursing school is challenging in that questions are typically worded in awful ways and there is not too much leniency in how many points one can miss in a given course. medical school is challenging in the vast amount of information a person must retain. Straight memorization, hard work, lots of debt, and with this changing health care environment the superior financial rewards that doctors have had may be nonexistant. I've wanted to be a doctor since I was a youngster - I chose nursing school because I never thought I would have the patience to become one (I still don't think I do). But if one truly wants to be one, take as much science as possible. Literally, as much science as possible. Biochem & genetics and cell and molec biology are TOUGH courses, even for biology - general or university physics does not come easy for everyone - organic chemistry is like learning a new language. If you have a passion for science and a passion for taking care of people devote yourself to you nursing and science classes and you will be OKAY!

that is completely normal... its a 3 step process. congrats!!! where did you get a job?

where did you get a job?

make sure you will take it at the same institution so it officially replaces the lower grade (if you are not happy with how it may effect your gpa!) and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to PM or ask on this forum... i've gotten quite a bit of organic under my belt and might be of assistance if i remember any of it. good luck!

how did your test go?

how many semester hours is it? does it include lab?? just make sure you are able to differentiate between the reaction mechanisms when you get to them. Also Solomons organic chemistry (9th edition) or Carey Organic Chem (6th Edition) are great Readable books for the full year course good luck!

take as much science as you can. not introductory courses either. and do well in them! good luck :-)

are you taking it over summer? that is probably not a good idea for a regular organic course. introductory organic chem might doable over summer, but not the real organic chemistry. take it over a semester

i agree with that... no kids no spouse... 1/3 specfically 34.2% of my check with overtime goes to good ol' taxes!

would suggest UCLA

I finished my undergraduate BSN with a 4.00 cumulative with minors in Biology and Chemistry (which encompassed over 38 semester hours in chemistry, from Gen Chem, to Analytical, Organic, to Graduate 500-level Advanced Organic and Advanced Inorganic) plus 1-year General Physics from a well known institution. Finished 1st in my graduating class of 1300 seniors, as well as within the nursing college in 4 years. Am of an ethnic minority, speak 3 languages fluently, which I hope will improve my marketability. Now over $80,000 in debt with student loans. Starting a job in CVICU 3 12s/week in Milwaukee area and PRN SICU (hopefully will get 1-2 12s/week). Do you all think it is doable? Working 5 12s/week to pay bills and save for graduate school and having enough time to spend with friends, study for GRE, learn as much as I can in the ICU setting. I know it will significantly impact my social life, is it worth it for the experience as a prospective CRNA applicant?? Had a lot of good undergrad ICU and stepdown experience (managing vents, fresh cabg admits in a CV, PA lines, hemodynamics, titrating certain drugs)... etc so I think I will be an avid learner at work. I have NO idea of my chances to get into CRNA school after a year or two working... it might be longer because I have bills to pay! I am hoping for some advice here! thank you so much

The more chemistry the better. I had a BSN with a Biology and Chemistry minor - many programs will recommend taking a full year of General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry (+ one year Physics). These are NOT the introductory courses that are required for most nursing programs (which are introductory/fundamentals of chemistry, physics...). Good luck with your endeavors! would recommend going to UCLA - great school and many opportunities. Definitely worth the cost if you are young and a CALI RESIDENT.