Accelerated BSN programs that include Anatomy & Physiology in curriculum?

[ilovedoritos]

I'm almost done with my BS in chemistry -- one more year left -- and I want to do an accelerated BSN program afterward. The problem is, I have a C in Anatomy and Physiology I and even if I take A&P II, I'm not going to know the material from the first class as well as a nurse should. The info just didn't stick as well as my other bio classes did. Are there any accelerated BSN programs that include A&P as part of the curriculum? I've been looking up these schools one by one without any luck: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/pdf/APLIST.PDF If there's a way to get a non-accelerated BSN in, say, 2.5 years since I'll have a lot of transfer credits, I'd be ok with that too. I've considered the direct-entry MSN programs, but my GPA is only 3.5 (chemistry major) and I've heard they're super-competitive. I'm eventually hoping to get a specialized masters, but I'd rather work for a while as an RN first.

I'm still somewhat new to this whole thing, so if anyone has any advice or knows of any accelerated BSN programs that include A&P, I'd really appreciate it. I'm open to ANY location in the US! Thanks!

[AccelCNL, MSN, RN]

Yes I know of of two programs that have that option but they are pricey..... they are NYU and Pace University.

I could type out the details but I will just cut and paste the links instead. Good luck and hope this helps.

Pace:

http://www.pace.edu/pace/lienhard/media/files/CDP_curric_wksht_%20revised%206%2026.09.pdf

http://www.pace.edu/page.cfm?doc_id=558

NYU:

http://www.nyu.edu/nursing/academicprograms/bachelors/grads.html (scroll down for the program you want)

[dh12]

I was checking the curriculum of one of the BSC nursing programs in canada and am shocked to see that there is no chemistry course on the required courses. How can they train someone to be a nurse without at least one chemistry course. ?????????

[LindsayLu]

Louisiana State University includes anatomy and physiology. In fact, most of the time if you take it beforehand, they won't give you credit. They use cadavers and assume that any A&P course you'd have taken beforehand wouldn't be as good. And they're pretty cheap whether you're in-state or out-of-state.

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

You are correct - competent nurses must have a very thorough understanding of A & P. It is the basis for critical thinking decisions. I would advise you to take a slower route and ensure that you master this content prior to moving ahead with nursing school.