Which science courses to improve CRNA application?

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I would like to take a few science courses to improve my chances of being accepted to a CRNA program. My BSN GPA was a 4.0, but years before I returned to school to pursue nursing I got a BS in microbiology and graduated with a 3.3 GPA. I never failed any courses and did well in my upper division biology classes, but I have several Cs from classes like organic chem, gen chem, and physics.

I would like to retake some of these classes to show that I am capable of getting As in challenging science classes. What would be the best ones to retake? Or would it be better to take some new graduate level classes rather than retaking? Right now I am leaning towards taking organic chem I & II through my local CC and then possibly a biochem class, but I would really like some input from others!

Any feedback is very appreciated!

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You’re fine, take the GRE and score well.

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Take any science courses in which you are sure to get an A. I retook A&P 1&2 , gen chem 1&2 , pharmacology, statistics and physics. The key making sure that you will get an A . Also filter schools that does not focus much on the gpa . I got in with a gpa of 3.0

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Yeah. Look at the schools you want to go to and see what prereqs they even have. Some schools have none. Some have many. Don't waste time on classes your school will not care about.

I took all kinds of chemistry classes I did not need because I thought it would make me a better applicant. Not really sure it was worth the effort since the school I will be attending only required 3 hours of gen chem which I already had for my BSN.

One thing all the programs I applied to did say they liked to see was a grad level science class. I took an advanced pathophys class as well - again not even a requirement for any of the programs I looked in to, but I think overall it was probably more helpful for getting in than all that chemistry.

A microbiology degree with a B average is certainly not too shabby when you pair it with a flawless BSN.

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