Im scared out of my mind for Anatomy

[NurseLizzy13]

Hi guys

I'll be starting with my first nursing prerequisite class anatomy this fall and I'm so scared, never taken any of these classes I usually have to study extra hard and work extra hard for my grades. I work full time as a LVN on the med/Surg floor at a hospital. Any suggestions as to how to study or what to expect would really help. Thnk you! ?

[NICUmiiki, DNP, NP]

To be an RN still only requires a 2 year degree. Although most schools "encourage" you and some even require, not all make you complete your non-nursing courses before you start the program.

I would disagree.

Knowledge of the requirements to get into any of the nursing schools in my area and reading many many posts in the pre-nursing forum tell me that taking anatomy or A&P during the nursing program is the exception.

[ringmasterjdp]

I just finished up General A and P a couple of days ago. My college only had it online since it was the Summer term. I thought it was going to be a hard class but it actually wasn't too bad. A lot of it is just straight memorization such as the bones and the muscles of the bodies, where they are and what is their purpose/function. I just memorized pictures but other people in my class purchased anatomy flash cards or made their own.

[ringmasterjdp]

The OP said she was a LVN already, going to complete her RN. by this point she should have already completed anatomy before or during LVN school.

I know that at my school we have to complete it by the end of the first semester of the LPN portion of the program or we can't move onto the second semester until it is complete.

[whd13b]

Exactly.....that is true. Meaning, you can be in a nursing class without having completed A&P yet, as some are implying.

[whd13b]

It doesn't matter if you agree or not, it still doesn't apply to all nursing schools in America. As another just stated on this thread, her school allows you take Nursing 101 without A&P.

[pixiestudent2]

The point is EVERY nursing school requires anatomy. whether they take it before or during their nursing program. The OP stated the they were currently a LPN. So she should have already taken it, she is now doing a LPN to RN bridge program.

[hugehpfan47]

Thanks guys everything is helpful, I forgot to mention that my class includes a lab also. They have these test where the fake bodies are laid out with pins pointed to the parts that have to be known and it's timed so I'm really not looking forward to that dde2d

Be glad they are using "fake" bodies because the muscles/bones etc are very defined compared to those on a cadaver. My one suggestion is do not procrastinate. Try to put a little time in each day. If you do that then you won't be overwhelmed. Good luck!

[NurseLizzy13]

I doubt you are a nurse if you have never taken anatomy.

I have never take Bio125 the anatomy college course but if course I've taken anatomy in my Lvn nursing program I know anatomy but not down to each groove and nerve

[NurseLizzy13]

Just some clarification anatomy was incorporated into my LVN program, I am now going to take the RN program prerequisite science classes that includes anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and microbiology.

And I will re read all this when I find myself needing extra help, advise, and words of encouragement ☺

[KLBatchelor]

I learn best with note cards- I'd read the chapter, and review class notes and the areas that we're blurry to me I would make note cards for. And for labs, I highly recommend spending study time with the models. I would spend a couple hours a week in the lab studying hands on. I also found taking pictures of the model and parts helped as well. Also, many A&P books come with a website which was immensely helpful too.

Take those model photos and notecards with you every where, just in case you have down time.

Good luck! Study hard and you will do fine!! :)

[lovedijah]

I'm taking A&P now over summer session. It has been a challenge. I will read the stuff over and over and over, and still I don't get A's like I normally do. I agree with what other people have said. Use outside sources. Quizlet has helped me prepare for tests, as well as looking things up on google to get a better understanding. The course is do-able, you just have to put in the work. The final is next week and it'll be a glorious day. I think I'll finish the semester off with a low B. Either way. I'll make it through! Good luck.

[leenak]

In general, traditional vocational programs (not nursing specific) were designed to have few requirements beyond a GED/high school diploma and possibly a placement type test. You basically enrolled and the program taught you everything you needed. I'm not sure about the specifics of LVN/LPN programs, but it wouldn't surprise me if many of those still follow the traditional vocational type program. Which means you'd get some anatomy, basically for what you'd need to learn but maybe not as in depth as if you had to take AP 1&2.

Anyway, I wish you luck and I think you shouldn't stress out too much. Study, go to class, ask questions, use office hours, and feel free to ask questions here :)