A&P2 and microbiology

tcvnurse, BSN, RN · Jul 22, 2016

Well I guess you COULD but why would you want to? I took A/P 2 in the summer, back in the day. When I took Micro, I took it with Med-surg 2 and statistics. Ha-HA-HA yeah, don't do that either. I think your original plan is sound.

msheather413 · Jul 22, 2016

Thanks for your responses! A couple girls are taking them together and I thought maybe I should. I was going to take A&P2 and anthro and then during the spring public speaking and micro. I have already taken statistics thank goodness that was torture then again math is not my thing.

ItsThatJenGirl, CNA · Jul 22, 2016

That's my plan for Spring, but throw in a Chem II class.

LPNtoRNin2016OH, LPN · Jul 22, 2016

I took them together, it's actually a great for because sometimes the material crosses over for both subjects. I got A's in both without much stress.

rnfasurg · Jul 22, 2016

I took them both and failed the first time....THEN I took them individually and passed both. One B+ and one C.

crazydoglady89 · Jul 22, 2016

I think you'll be fine, especially considering it's a normal semester. I took two courses at once during a compressed schedule and it was REALLY tough, but I still got A's. I'm taking micro and bio or chem next semester, so I sure hope two sciences is doable! I think it is though, and I work full time. You'll be good.

Zyprexa_Ho · Jul 22, 2016

I took them together and got As in both... but everyone is different. You're in the best position to know. While we know what the material is like, we don't know how *you* will handle the material

maggieb22 · Jul 23, 2016

Not really answering your question but wast A&P1 tough? I'm taking it this fall after about a two year break from school, so a little nervous!

NICUismylife, ADN, BSN, RN · Jul 23, 2016

Our instructors told us that thru their evidence-based research at our particular school, those who took A&P2 and micro together tended to earn a full letter grade lower in both courses. So, if you're an A student, you may be able to pull out two Bs. But if you are a B or C student, you are walking a fine line and risk failing or having your GPA drop too low to be able to qualify for a nursing program.

If they were the only 2 classes that you needed in order to start, then I think it might be worth the risk to get started sooner. But since you have other Gen-Ed that you need to finish up still, I think it's better to pair one science with other (easier) gen-ed each semester and take them separately.

And, yes, the pre-req sciences are hard, but they do a great job at training you and preparing you for your nursing program, which is an entirely different beast!

heatherjoanna74 · Jul 23, 2016

I think it would depend on how quickly you want to finish your pre reqs. For me, taking ap2 and micro in different semesters would have added one whole extra semester before I can apply to the nursing program. So for me, it wasn't an option. That being said, taking these two classes together will be a doozy for sure. Not only are they two hard classes, but it's adding on the two additional labs that accompany them. I am also taking two other classes in addition to this so I would advise you to look at your schedule as a whole and weigh in how quickly you want to get done vs how stressed you want your life to be. If time isn't a factor for you I would not suggest taking those two classes together unless you are absolutely positive you think you can get above average grades in both. It will be a huge time commitment especially if you're taking other classes as well. Good luck!