A&P or Micro?

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Just wondering if A&P or micro would be the science class to take next? Thanks in advance :)

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Specializes in Hospice, Palliative Care.

Good day:

I would recommend AP1 and potentially AP2 before Microbiology. If you are strong in the life sciences, it may not matter; however, if you are relatively new to the life sciences, there are some key areas in Microbiology that presume prior knowledge you would gain from AP1/AP2.

Thank you.

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The schools I have attended require you take A&P 1 and 2 first. One would let you take A&P 2 at the same time as Micro though. I'd definitely take A&P 1 first and like the other poster probably both before Micro.

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Definitely take the A&Ps first.

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At my school you can go either way micro or A&P 1 & 2

I think I'll do A&P.. I'm nervous!

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Any tips and tricks I should know?

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Yes...

1. Study the lectures the same day you get out of class. You can't cram for A&P. The amount of material is MASSIVE.

2. pay attention in class, sit in the front if you can. That way you can better stay attentive the whole time.

3. Get a study buddy. A GOOD ONE.

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Study Buddy! NOT buddies! More than 2 or 3 in a group promotes an all day BS session and nothing gets done (though there are exceptions) 101 is best before micro, since Microbiology is a lot of cells, etc it helps to know what the heck they are talking about! That said, I LOVE microbiology, it's one of the most fun classes I've taken so far. Good Luck!

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Specializes in med-surg.

I took both at the same time and made A's. I do better in my sciences than I do anything else because it's interesting and more useful info. But if you are not strong in science then take A&P first.

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Study Buddy! NOT buddies! More than 2 or 3 in a group promotes an all day BS session and nothing gets done (though there are exceptions) 101 is best before micro, since Microbiology is a lot of cells, etc it helps to know what the heck they are talking about! That said, I LOVE microbiology, it's one of the most fun classes I've taken so far. Good Luck!

^^This! Unproductive study groups? Ain't nobody got time for that!

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Specializes in CNA.

A&P tip: study a little EVERY day, even if it's just for 30 minutes!

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Specializes in ICU.

Take A&P first

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