A & P 2 and Nursing I together, I am that CRAZY???

mrdoc2005 · Oct 27, 2004

I thought you had to have AP2 completed before applying to the upper division (nursing classes). I know my school would not let you take them together.

mrdoc2005 · Oct 27, 2004

I thought you had to have AP2 completed before applying to the upper division (nursing classes). I know my school would not let you take them together.

Ross1 · Oct 27, 2004

There is no right or wrong answer here. It really depends on your own individual situation. I am currently taking Nursing 1, Pharmacology, and A&P 1. Is this demanding? Yes Would it have been easier to have gotten A&P out of the way first? Yes.......BUT in my situation, it is imperative that I complete this program by 2006 AND by taking A&P along with nursing and pharmacology, I am carrying 13 credits (full-time) and qualified for both a scholarship and loan!

Overall, it takes more discipline and time management since A&P is extremely demanding of ones time, but the original poster already took A&P 1 so she is already aware of what she is getting into. In my opinion, the main drawback for me in not having taken A&P in advance is that things aren't always too clear for me in Pharmacology where we are learing about pathophysiology and drugs often before I've learned the material in A&P. Example, I've already learned about cardiac drugs and what can go wrong with the cardiac system...BUT...I haven't yet learned the cardiac system.

Ross1 · Oct 27, 2004

There is no right or wrong answer here. It really depends on your own individual situation. I am currently taking Nursing 1, Pharmacology, and A&P 1. Is this demanding? Yes Would it have been easier to have gotten A&P out of the way first? Yes.......BUT in my situation, it is imperative that I complete this program by 2006 AND by taking A&P along with nursing and pharmacology, I am carrying 13 credits (full-time) and qualified for both a scholarship and loan!

Overall, it takes more discipline and time management since A&P is extremely demanding of ones time, but the original poster already took A&P 1 so she is already aware of what she is getting into. In my opinion, the main drawback for me in not having taken A&P in advance is that things aren't always too clear for me in Pharmacology where we are learing about pathophysiology and drugs often before I've learned the material in A&P. Example, I've already learned about cardiac drugs and what can go wrong with the cardiac system...BUT...I haven't yet learned the cardiac system.

Antikigirl, ASN, RN · Oct 27, 2004

I remembered a series of books that were of great benifit for me when I was in A/P and RN school! But I can't remember if you can name them on this forum, because that would sound like I was advertising them...but these books were the BEST!

I spent time in the bath reading these books, and without them I don't think I would have done as well in school! They were short, to the point, fun, and really had me making connections so fast! It was great to sit back and say "oh wow...oh now I am getting this!".

If you are interested in the name please PM me, that way I am not advertising anything, or if someone knows that naming books is okay to post..let me know..LOL! These books are about everything from Nursing Specialties (psych, L/D, Clinical, Teaching....) to fluid and electrolytes (the only way I understood f/e was via this book!), Anatomy/Physiology (which seems to be a good one for the poster!), NCLEX, to even how to make the most of your studies and test well...even learning Spanish terms for medical!

Let me know..I really think these books will be of great benifit..they sure helped me out!!!! (in fact, they still do and they are one of the few I have referenced while as a nurse :) ).

Antikigirl, ASN, RN · Oct 27, 2004

I remembered a series of books that were of great benifit for me when I was in A/P and RN school! But I can't remember if you can name them on this forum, because that would sound like I was advertising them...but these books were the BEST!

I spent time in the bath reading these books, and without them I don't think I would have done as well in school! They were short, to the point, fun, and really had me making connections so fast! It was great to sit back and say "oh wow...oh now I am getting this!".

If you are interested in the name please PM me, that way I am not advertising anything, or if someone knows that naming books is okay to post..let me know..LOL! These books are about everything from Nursing Specialties (psych, L/D, Clinical, Teaching....) to fluid and electrolytes (the only way I understood f/e was via this book!), Anatomy/Physiology (which seems to be a good one for the poster!), NCLEX, to even how to make the most of your studies and test well...even learning Spanish terms for medical!

Let me know..I really think these books will be of great benifit..they sure helped me out!!!! (in fact, they still do and they are one of the few I have referenced while as a nurse :) ).

leslie :-D · Oct 28, 2004

i say it is definitely doable....do not panic.

there are many of us who are parents and going to nsg school, many with full course loads.

you're fortunate to have a wonderful support system.

so in answer to your question, no you are not crazy...get going on this! many of us have been there.

leslie

leslie :-D · Oct 28, 2004

i say it is definitely doable....do not panic.

there are many of us who are parents and going to nsg school, many with full course loads.

you're fortunate to have a wonderful support system.

so in answer to your question, no you are not crazy...get going on this! many of us have been there.

leslie

TinyNurse, RN · Oct 28, 2004

Been there, done it and I'm an RN of almost 2 years now.

Hunter was 2 years old at the beginning of nursing school and A&P. I was 25 years old.

Not an easy thing, but nursing is not easy either. That is the best way I can explain it. Pritorizing is a big thing in nursing,,,,,,,,, as it was during school for me too.

I'll tell you that those few years were difficult. They will be over soon enough! Keep your head up you can do it!!!!!

xoxo Jen

TinyNurse, RN · Oct 28, 2004

Been there, done it and I'm an RN of almost 2 years now.

Hunter was 2 years old at the beginning of nursing school and A&P. I was 25 years old.

Not an easy thing, but nursing is not easy either. That is the best way I can explain it. Pritorizing is a big thing in nursing,,,,,,,,, as it was during school for me too.

I'll tell you that those few years were difficult. They will be over soon enough! Keep your head up you can do it!!!!!

xoxo Jen

Tweety, BSN, RN · Oct 28, 2004

I thought you had to have AP2 completed before applying to the upper division (nursing classes). I know my school would not let you take them together.

At the ADN level I believe most schools allow A&P and nursing as co-reqs not pre-reqs.

With the advent of waiting lists most ADN students are taking A&P ahead of nursing. But in the old days the ADN program was designed that in theory it could be taken in two years (if you had some algerbra, chemistry and biology in high school), with nursing and other courses as co-reqs taken at the same time. I can't imagine doing it though.

Tweety, BSN, RN · Oct 28, 2004

I thought you had to have AP2 completed before applying to the upper division (nursing classes). I know my school would not let you take them together.

At the ADN level I believe most schools allow A&P and nursing as co-reqs not pre-reqs.

With the advent of waiting lists most ADN students are taking A&P ahead of nursing. But in the old days the ADN program was designed that in theory it could be taken in two years (if you had some algerbra, chemistry and biology in high school), with nursing and other courses as co-reqs taken at the same time. I can't imagine doing it though.