A&P II Spring 2009, anyone?

[Nepenthe Sea]

Is anyone here takining A&P II this spring besides me? I was wondering, what have you all heard about the difficulty of this class? Do you hear that it is harder than I, easier, or about the same? I loved A&P I, but some of it was really tough for me (sliding filament theory, nerves, etc.). I did end up with an A, because I studied my butt off, but I'm hoping to be in the nursing program this spring, and I know that's going to keep me really busy as it is.

It helps me knowing that the professor for this class is pretty cute! :chuckle

[Bpst486]

ps: Are you going to Southwest or UM? Maybe i could let you know the best teacher for a&p?

[futurenurseashley]

I'm taking A&PII this spring also. My A&PI teacher said A&PII than A&PI will be easier for anyone who got an A or a B, and harder than A&PI for anyone who got a C in A&PI. I thought that was an interesting theory. We'll see how it goes!

[Luv2helpppl]

Add me to the list of APII people. I work fulltime and this will be my only class. It is all I can handle with two small kids and working fulltime. I hope it is easier.

I enjoyed API, but I am not a conceptual person, so physiology was a bit hard for me. We shall see this time around

Nancy

[laura06baby]

where is everyone taking it? I am taking it at ccconline

[ORNuRsE2be]

hello everyone, i will be taking a&p ii next semester (spring 09)! i just finished a&p i today with an a! i am sooo happy, i worked my butt off all semester and it finally paid off!!! i have heard mixed reviews about how a&p ii is, some have said it's easier and others have said it's harder! i think it just mostly depends on the individual! let's all keep in touch when classes start back!!!

[gtlpn2rn]

I'm taking A & P 2 online in Spring 2009 at University of South Florida with the same professor I had Microbiology and Microbiology Lab with this last semester. I got a B for the lecture (Missed an A by 2 points) and an A for the lab. A & P 2 usually contains more physiology is what I have been told by several counselors at different institutions.

[SierraMoon, ADN, BSN, RN]

I'm taking it. Just finished A&P I last week . I'm actually looking forward to it because I feel so more informed about the human body after A&P I. It's interesting stuff.

[DeadHead219]

I'm also taking A&P 2 during the Spring semester! I just finished A&P1 tonight, and it was a lot of work for me. I spent many hours in this class, especially our practicals. I've heard A&P2 is much easier if you're a hands on type of person ... but from what our prof said tonight was that endocrine will kick our butts ... and that will be our first topic after vacation.

[minnielynn]

hello,

well i took a&p i during a summer session (6 short weeks) and got an a, and i took a&p ii during a regular fall semester and struggled for a c. this was a few years ago and i have decided to retake a&p ii this spring. i feel that it has a lot to do with the professor. for example in a&p i i had the same professor for lab and lecture and for a&p ii i had different professors for lab and lecture, and this was sometimes confusing. so this time i am taking a&p ii with the same professor for lab and lecture....... lets see how it goes. good luck to everyone

[serendipity123]

I started A&P 2 this Monday! First lab is next Monday and first test (blood) is Wednesday. I am so very excited! I made a B (almost an A! like two points away!) in A&P 1 and I have the same teacher. Everyone agrees at my school that A&P 2 is easier so I am PRAYING for an A as I'm sure many of you are! Lol.

Also I am taking this along with Micro (anyone else taking that double whammy? :chuckle)and Psych and Human Growth. Eek! I'm so excited though!

[NewGoalRN]

AP2 and Micro here along with Nutrition. I have already read the chapter on the Endocrine system ahead of time. It was a bit challenging. I had to take several breaks and also refer to my other AP book. It depends how much of the systems and pumps etc the professor will go into.

[GabbsRN]

I took A&P1 last semester and am taking A&P2 this semester, so we'll see. However, everyone I've talked to, including my lab professor, says 2 is easier at my school. I found that for me, the lecture class was more difficult than the lab, and I found the lab incredibly easy. I had to work hard, but it came naturally to me, so we'll see how 2 is. I must say, that at first glance, I find these systems more interesting, so maybe that's a plus and why everyone that I've spoken to found it better.