Does this seem right? Re: Changing books

babynursewannab · Aug 15, 2002

I would feel the same way you do. That stinks!

It probably would have been better if the first professor had never said anything about use of the book for A&P II.

Problem is, all you can do is suck it up and deal. That's one of the joys of studenthood, isn't it?

Breathe deep...

-Alyssa

Love-A-Nurse · Aug 15, 2002

with different circumstances, i had to buy two different a&p books too. does it seems unfair, yes it does.

Ortho_RN · Aug 15, 2002

It is unfair.. But unfortunately there is nothing saying that they can't change books... I guess they think we have money falling out of our wallets..

dianacs · Aug 15, 2002

In my A&P classes, the instructors didn't care what book we had. We didn't follow it too closely--no specific reading assignments or anything like that. They all have pretty much the same material anyway. Check with your instructor--he or she may not mind if you have a different book, just as long as you have a book.

jschut, BSN, RN · Aug 15, 2002

Hey~

I used the same book for A&P I&II, but now had to get a totally new one for Adv. A&P, which I think really bites because it's the same stuff! The human body doesn't change THAT much that we need a new text because the old one is an older edition! AARRGGHHHH!!!

Like I said in a previous post....

THANK YOU GOD FOR FINANCIAL AID!!!!!

Julie

Mkue · Aug 15, 2002

hi, i had to buy 2 different books also and yes they are expensive, it's too bad you couldn't have used the same book, like a previous poster said.. things shouldn't change that much ! :)

emily_mom · Aug 16, 2002

Check out the new book and see how different it is than the other one. If there's not a big diff, I wouldn't buy it.

Also, check out http://www.half.com, as they have good deals on books. I saved $100 last semester and only had $250 (bookstore price) to buy. They're worth checking out. I have lots of other websites, too. Let me know if you want them.

Kristy

Sarahstudent · Aug 16, 2002

Here's a tid bit of info on text books. Many of the Phd's that write these books are alumni of some instructor who say's "Hmmm, I think I'll help my friend (the Phd) a get a couple hundred grand by using his/her text for my course. Every couple years they change they layout and cover page, and perhaps ammend a few minor details and call it a "New Edition". Yes the pages do change so it makes it difficult to follow in instructor who's using the new edition if you have an old edition. (insert: bad smell here)

((((I wrote this on another thread but I thought that It pertained to this one as well so I copied and pasted it here))))))

Gator,SN · Aug 17, 2002

If you get stuck with the books, maybe your could resell them.

I have noticed that Amazon.com has textbooks and they also have a "used" textbooks section. you might not get a lot but some of your money could be reimbersed.....

just a thought.

Gator

sharann, BSN, RN · Aug 17, 2002

When I was in school, this happened frequently. Most students are not independently waealthy and this approach may help. Ask the instructor on day one (or call ahead of time if possible), and ask how closely they follow the text. Be honest and say you are low on $$ and you will t ry and borrow the text from the library if it is available. Sometimes, the prof will just say to follow your class notes for tests. Some students share texts as well.

I hate when they do this. I remember in anatomy/physio (years ago) we had to buy a coloring book. Guess who was the co-author? Yep, the professor! I think that may be unethical, but legal. Good luck.:)

henry01 · Jul 6, 2006

took both a&ps...does not really matter that you don't have the exact same book...they all have the same information. YOu can probably get by w/o purchasing another.