Anyone take Microbiology and A&P 2 same semester?

Salamanda NP, MSN, APRN, NP · Apr 7, 2008

I am currently taking Microbiology and A & P II (along with Pathophysiology). I highly recommend NOT taking those classes together unless absolutely necessary, and as you said you are not even required to take Micro, I would wait to take it. It is not impossible, and of course it depends on the professors you have, but I am barely keeping my head above water with the three classes I am in now. Why put yourself under more stress and pressure than you have to?

fuuchan · Apr 7, 2008

That's what I'm doing now and it takes a lot of work, and sometimes a beer. Depends on what kind of student you are, it's not impossible but it's not going to be a walk through Cupcake Town. I agree with the above poster, if it's not needed, don't torture yourself with that. If you HAVE to take another class for full time status try something a little easier like First Aid or Human Nutrition or something. :banghead:

megn2boys · Apr 7, 2008

Thanks everyone! I'm kinda new at this going back to school thing. I'm actually going for a diploma program but you need 18 prereqs first. But I thought maybe Micro would come in handy...maybe I'll take something easy like spanish or something! :)

HGJ78 · Apr 7, 2008

IMO, Micro is the hardest class I've EVER taken!! Even Chem didn't leave me feeling like as much of a moron as micro. I had a great instructor that was very willing to help and I managed an A but I worked my little booty off for that A. I took A&P 2 the same semester and I have always assumed that the reason micro was so hard for me was because I was not able to spend enough time really digging deep into the lit for micro. I would not recommend it if you don't have to take it for your program.

If binary fission is that interesting to you take it in a semester that you are taking some less heady classes than A&P 2 especially is A&P is required for your program.:wink2:

modelmama07 · Apr 7, 2008

I'm also taking both now. I love it. Both classes are amazingly interesting to me and I have EXCELLENT teachers. I'm also taking Dev. Psychology with theses classes (which is a cake-walk class), so I have a lot of time to focus on these two. I also have an excellent tutor that I have for Micro who helps me out tremendously. I'm making an A in A&P II currently and a high B in Micro, but it will be an A before the semester is up. Do whatever you have to do to ensure that you know the information down pack! I put Micro on the back burner for a minute and know since I really don't have to focus on A&P as much I can put Micro as a priority. IT IS DOABLE!!! I've seen many people on here who can attest to it, and to some it is suicide to others it is a true test and challenge. IT IS NOTHIN COMPARED TO NURSING SCHOOL, so I take the challenge greatly, might as well start practicing now. Yet, in your situation you don't have to take it, but it is a truly BENEFICIAL class that WILL help you in nursing, I would think especially in Patho. I say go for it. I don't look at it as stressing yourself, I look at is as broadening your knowledge! Good luck!

JustinTJ, ADN, BSN · Apr 7, 2008

I'm doing it now with chem, stats, and a bs art class.

It's rough.

Rubor · Apr 7, 2008

I took Micro and A & P II together and I loved loved Micro! I miss the class already and my class load I had was "high" I was taking those 2 class and calculus managed to get a 4.0. I would just make sure you had enough hours plus dedicated to a 5 credit class (which is what it was for me) or 4 credit class plus. GOODLUCK! It is definitely doable!

mbcatac7 · Apr 7, 2008

I am also taking both classes together this semester. I am doing just fine.

Billie

obicurn · Apr 7, 2008

ANP2 at my school is Advanced Physiology. We have ANP 101, ANP 102, then ANP201.

I am taking 201 with Microbiology this semester. It's a huge workload and if I had a choice, I wouldn't do them together again.

It's possible, but very time consuming and you have to be very disciplined to stay afloat. 4 weeks left till this semester is over and I can't wait! LOL

arabmagic · Apr 8, 2008

I'm taking both of them this semester & it IS a lot of work. However, I don't have kids & only work weekends so I have ALL week to focus on the classes. I definitely need it! It's difficult, but can be done. So far I am maintaining A's in both. :nuke:

gets120286-21 · Apr 8, 2008

Hello guys,

I came from iligan city phils., Yeah its ok if you will take that subjects together in same semesters but its too pressure..As long as you can handle your time though,its ok...You can do it..god bless thee.:wink2: