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Specializes in NA.

Hi

I have just discovered this site and I think it is terrific!:yeah: I do however have a question; at what point in A and P will it start coming together? To be more specific, when will it come into place for me when I know how the systems all work together and how the different cell types affect each system? I am seeing that it fits somehow but it is not making a connection just yet and I don't know if it is something that will just take time and some more learning.

Also, any sites anyone could recommend that would help I would greatly appreciate. I already use the My A and P and the Holes human A & P site. I can pick up stuff about the chapter we are in; but it is not putting it together for me.

I am an older student and I don't know if that automatically makes it harder for me or not.(48 years old)

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Specializes in Med Surg, LTC, Home Health.

It didnt come together for me til way into nursing school (LPN). It was the nutrition for diseases that somehow triggered a moment of clarity where everything clicked together between systems, but even then, it wasnt permanent. It will takes years of nursing for what you are looking for, but mostly nurses that specialize in one thing or another wind up losing stuff about the rest. The human is so complex. A&P is just a remedial class compared to what is coming (Med/Surg). Just focus on making A's and learning as much as you can. Dont expect things to be clicking so soon, but if they do, know that you are way ahead of the curve.:)

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Specializes in NA.

Thanks, I just didn't know if I just wasn't getting it. When I do get finished with this and go out on my first job, will the expectations be way above my capabilities or will they expect new nurse capabilities?

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Specializes in med/surg, telemetry, IV therapy, mgmt.

there is a listing of other a&p websites that you can also access on post #44 of this sticky thread: https://allnurses.com/nursing-student-assistance/pathophysiology-p-microbiology-145201.html - pathophysiology/ a & p/ microbiology/ fluid & electrolyte resources

at this point you need to concentrate on learning the information as best you can. memorize it to get through the class if that is what it takes. you will re-visit anatomy and physiology again as you study various diseases and injuries when you get into the study of nursing. at those times you will begin to link signs, symptoms and treatments with the a&p and some light bulbs will start to turn on. you can open up the critical thinking flow sheet for nursing students which was designed to help nursing students make these links.

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