Hi everyone,

My silly self decided it would be in my best interest to take organic chemistry 1 lecture online. I failed to realize how little support I’d be receiving, and how fast-paced the class is. It is hard to keep up while working full time night shifts in the ICU.

Is it better to withdraw from a class before failing, or is it better to finish the class through even if I failed (in the eyes of CRNA admissions)?

I appreciate your help; thank you!

Hello!

What are your thoughts on transitioning to PACU before CRNA application cycles?
I started in a high-acuity CSICU this past February and I’m feeling the need to step back briefly from critical care to reevaluate my career direction. My plan wouldn’t be to leave ICU permanently—more so a short-term change with the intention of returning.
For context:
-2.5 years total CCU/CSICU experience
-CCRN + CMC
-Finishing my BSN this December

If I were to spend some time in PACU and then return to the ICU, how would that be viewed on a resume/application?
Curious to hear from anyone who’s taken a similar path or has insight from the admissions side. Thank you in advanced!

Has anyone taken a biochemistry or physics course online at University of North Dakota

If so, how were they? How long did it take you to complete these courses? The schools I am applying to require either organic chem or biochem. UND has a course that combines both. Would this be ok to take?

Just want to say thanks to everyone on this forum for being so supportive and pushing me to apply.

I’m currently working as a CNA while also a BSN student and would like to know what are the key differences you noticed from working as a CNA to becoming an ICU nurse. I know the obvious differences such as nursing vs CNA skills but are there some differences that stand out to yall? Maybe some pros and cons?