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I understand you can take one exam covering both A&P I and II or you can break them up in to 2 separate exams. Any thoughts or suggestions for best route? Just joined today. Would appreciate some updated info. Returning to school and a bit nervous. I've taken both of these already over 10 years ago and passed with an "A" in both. Unfortunately, I get to do it again...(Yay)

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

I guess the good thing is that it'll be review, right? Lol. I did the one ginormous exam because that was the only option when I did EC's program. I think I would do it that way again, just to not prolong the agony. :) Welcome to allnurses and the EC madness!! :D

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Thanks for the reply, Pixie! That's kinda what I'm thinking. How much time did you give yourself to prep for the test? What study materials did you find most helpful? I have a feeling I'm going to be on here a lot!! :yes:

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I think if you have had A&P in the past, you'll have no issue passing the bigger exam. I took the exam yesterday after about a day of studying, and got a B. I looked over the content guide and refamiliarized myself with things I know I'm a bit rusty on (been teaching paramedics for the last few years, and I teach the A&P portion). I saw a recommendation to watch AnatomyGMC on youtube - I definitely second that recommendation as well as setting it to 1.25-1.5 speed, since she talks a bit slow.

Overall I thought the exam wasnt bad, and I could have easily had an A on it had I given myself a bit more time to study. The hardest topic for me was the cellular bio, which is where I lost the most points.

Good luck!

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I tried replying, but I don't think I did it the right way. Anyway, thanks for your response! Time frame needed to prep?

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Thanks for your comment! I don't think I'll be ready in "a day", but thanks for your faith in me!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
Thanks for the reply, Pixie! That's kinda what I'm thinking. How much time did you give yourself to prep for the test? What study materials did you find most helpful? I have a feeling I'm going to be on here a lot!! :yes:

A&P was my first exam, and I procrastinated because I felt like I could study forever and not be ready! Finally I paid for it and scheduled it, then studied diligently for about a month. Ended up with a B. :) I work best with deadlines, the only way to really get myself to focus and study was to schedule my exams! It worked well for the rest of the program, too.

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Hello, I took a&p 1 online through EC. I'm taking part 2 exam based. I'm studying the content guide using my book from online ap 1 and looking at the anatomy GMC videos. Plan on testing end of month. Good luck! Enjoyed online course,but not enough credits to do again.

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Thanks for your feedback. I will check out the videos.

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Thanks again for your feedback! All the comments have been helpful!

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