B.S.Psych

Bigmona, I can not say why it was not required to take science for my B.S. but I can guarantee that I have never had a science class in undergrad. Looking over my transcript, I did well in those casses that were enjoying and demanded that I do well and included intense studying. As far as anesthesia, I am simply intrigued and impressed by the field. I have worked in a healthcare setting, only temporary and didn't have direct contact w/patients as I only answered the phones, scheduling appts, but of course I was not allowed to answer clinical questions. I was the middle-man between patients,physicians, etc and the nurses, and physicians in my office. It was my first time working in a healthcare setting, and at times it was overwhelming. Towards the end of my time there, I noticed that I was able to handle patients differently vs. the nervous person I was at first. I wanted to get a job in this type of setting to get a "feel" for it though the office I worked in was ob/gyn, and internists. I really want to get a job (receptionist, or whatever it may be) in anesthesiology, and I just haven't been able to land one yet. I think this would be the best way to come in contact and view how the work is with my own eyes. I do have a book that I read (Essentials of Surgical Specialties, Peter F. Lawrence 1993), and the very first chapter is on anesthesiology. It is meant for those who have taken pharmacology, physiology, pathology, etc etc but I read it anyway. I'm sorry, I've just been rambling on and on...

Thanks everyone :)

Trauma Tom, I really appreciate your post and not attempting to judge me for those years. I know I have some serious thinking to do because this is my life we're discussing here.

I don't recall stating I don't know what I am supposed to do with it. I know my GPA isn't the best, granted, so that is why I am and have been looking for alternatives...I know of people who get a degree in one area and currently hold a position that has NOTHING to do with it. Looks like I'm going to be one of those...it's funny because my best grades were in health and health related classes.

No offense taken. I do know that I must become an RN first before I can apply for the program. So is it the undergrad GPA that matters, or how well I do in the nursing program? Or are you saying that the 2.4 isn't well enough to even get into a nursing program? I have been considering an accelerated BSN program.

Hi all, I am looking to receive serious advice from you guys, and yes this is nursing related!. As noted in my subject, I am a recent college grad from the Univ. of Ill. Urbana-Champaign with a B.S. in Psychology. To make a long story short, I want to become an anesthesiologist. Being that I majored in Psychology, I was not required to take any hard sciences, which I know I will have to take to become an Anesthesiologist. I have applied to Post-Bacc programs in order to start taking those classes. Here's my worries: My GPA as an undergrad is...not so great at 2.4. Yes I know, not spectacular at all which I am ashamed of. I am tremendously worried that I do not have the grades to even get accepted into a Post-Bacc program. I really do not think I have what they want, being that getting into medical school is highly competitive. I have not taken a biology/chemistry course since high school. I DO know that there is a field for nurse anesthetists, which I feel may be a better choice for me. Not to say it's easier, but I think I may have a better chance at being a nurse anesthetist. Any opinions, etc concerning what I have stated? I really feel as though my 4 years of college was wasted as I am doing NOTHING at the moment. I truly need advice, I would like to get this started asap. In addition, what types of jobs are available for someone w/my background that will atleast help me get started with working towards that type of career. Feel free to email me directly if needed, I would love a mentor :)