Anatomy and Phys!!!

[eagerbeaver13]

Hi nurses and fellow hopefuls! :)

I am beginning an accelerated nursing program in January, so that gives me 4 months to stew about it and over analyze everything...I took anatomy and phys in undergrad 4 years ago and am worried I won't remember enough when nursing school starts. I plan to spend the next 4 months brushing up. Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Are there parts of anatomy and phys that are more crucial to succeed in nursing school than others? How should I prepare myself for success? I would love some advice about this and anything else accelerated nursing school related! For example, what did you think was the most difficult class? what did you like or dislike? What are clinicals like in an accelerated program? Any insight you have I would love to hear it.

Thank you!

-Eager Beaver

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

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[eagerbeaver13]

Should I brush up on my anatomy and phys before beginning my accelerated nursing program? If so what areas do you suggest i pay special attention to? Any advice for how to prepare for success in an accelerated program is appreciated!

[Jenngirl34RN]

Yes. You should study up on anything you don't particularly remember. Also, fluid & electrolytes, acid base balance, renal system, cardiovascular system, and immune system are things that you will need to have a really good understanding of and can be complicated, so you might want to look over those as well.

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

Brush up with either a text or an A&P for dummies type book.

Preparing for success means to follow directions. When you get your syllabus, read it. Carve out essential study time. Focus when you are studying and then relax when you are relaxing. If you are lucky enough to have someone to study with that is nice. If you do not understand an assignment, ask instructor for clarification, not other students.

Good luck on your exciting journey!