Science Classes Required - But at What Level?

[2bEsqtoRN]

Hi All,

First let me say thank you in advance for taking the time to open this thread. Your advice is greatly appreciated.

I am in the beginning stages of pursuing a career in nursing with the intent to pursue the CRNA program. I am currently in the process of obtaining prereqs for admittance into a BSN program and have read previous advice on the necessity to take science classes, preferably at graduate level, to be competitive when I do apply for my CRNA.

Where does one with little to no science background (my first degree is a B.A.) begin in setting the foundation in taking hard sciences? Is it safe to assume the sciences required for BSN admission (I will be taking classes at the community college level) will not suffice for the science requirement needed for CRNA?

If the latter, do you recommend I try and sign up for graduate level classes? Mind you, I come with no experience in this field of science and am rather timid, though excited, to take on this new venture.

Once again, many thanks in advance for your responses.

[CRNA, DNSc]

Without a background you will struggle in graduate level science courses- take them at the undergraduate level and do very well, get through the BSN with great grades then consider grad classes if the school you are interested in requires or recommends them then take them.

[2bEsqtoRN]

Thanks for responding. By undergraduate do you mean at a 4 year college/university? Would taking science classes at a community college suffice?

[CRNA, DNSc]

Double check with the Nurse Anesthesia program that you are interested in but my bet is that either community college or 4 yr institution will work for most programs.