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what is my shot at getting into a CRNA PROGRAM?

I'm 26 years old and want to be a CRNA. I have a 3.8 cumulative GPA, I have worked in an inner city SICU/cardio-thoracic ICU for almost 2 years. I have TNCC, ACLS, FCCS-C, ICU CONSORTIUM, and PALS, and I am cardiac certified. I have a bachelors in nursing with a 3 credit statistics coorifice. I will also be taking my GRE's soon and have taken prep coorifices I plan on doing well, hopefully around 1000.

I have also worked on a Medical floor for a year and an IMCU (Intermediate Care Unit), I dont know if that makes a difference.

Do I need organic chemistry and physics to apply to a program and remain competative?

thanx for any tips or information.

mike :up:

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Mike,

As far as I'm concerned, you sound competitive, esp if you do as well or better than 1000 on the GRE. It's not necessary to take additional chemistry or physics if the schools you want to apply to don't require them. The actual chemistry and physics portion of the individual school varies widely. At my program, we were taught some general physics principles and reviewed chemistry but it was not a huge deal. They taought us what we needed to know as a base for pharmacology and understanding gas laws and then we moved on.

The thing I think is important to keep in mind is that most schools are looking at the total picture, your grades, your GRE, your experience, etc. all rolled into one. This stuff gets you an interview.

The interview is very important! And some schools are easier to interview at than others. Read some archives here and search for the schools you want to apply to. Find out what different interviews are like at these schools. Then put your best foot forward and gp for it. Lots of interview tips in the archives as well.

Good luck.

Agreed with ICU. The chemistry you need will be taught! However, if it's been awhile since you have taken chemistry, I do suggest at least getting a basic,organic,general chemistry book and review it prior to start of school (Timerlake has one). Also some schools actually do require a particular chemistry credit or two so look into the school of your choice.

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