What undergraduate minors should I consider?

[forchunet, BSN]

Hi,

I'll be a junior nursing student this upcoming fall and I am in a certain predicament about what I should minor in. After shadowing nurses as well as CRNA's I am about 90% sure that I want to pursue anesthesia as a career.

What minors should I consider in regards to building a better foundation for CRNA school?

I do not want to consider Biology or Chemistry related majors (although I would like to) as they would require a year long detour from my expected BSN graduation. These minors require 20+ credits and I do not have the time to complete these.

Has anybody considered minoring in Hematology or Clinical Chemistry as related to the Medical Technologist profession in regards to CRNA preparation?

Also, what minors do CRNA schools look favorably upon in general? I know science are key players.

Thanks,

Glenn

[SuperSleeper]

I did not minor, nor did any of my classmates. The focus of interest is on your nursing program. Your sciences come with your prereqs plus any you may have taken prior to nursing school. You are always welcome to take more science classes if you feel they will help show you off, but beware. Unless you are positive you will do really well (like A's), you might not want to set yourself up for putting a ding in your GPA.

Many schools like to see how you do with grad-level classes. This would obviously be AFTER you graduated with your BSN.

Good luck and keep up the strong drive!

SS

[ICUDOUCME?]

Well,

There is the option of not minoring in anything. Just kick-ass in your nursing classes and get a job in a busy ICU, that's stress enough for anyone. That and doing well on the GRE, which is also stressful.

I haven't heard of anyone minoring in something specific to be more attractive to anesthesia school. I guess it couldn't hurt you unless it brings your GPA down because you have so many classes.

Just my 2 cents.

[nurselizk]

Rather than minor in something, why not just take the extra bio and chem classes? You don't even need to have them in before graduation. Concentrate on getting the best grades you can in all your classes. You'll be working as a nurse at least a year, often more, before applying to anesthesia programs.