Anyone taken a&p I & a&p II at fscj at the same time?

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I wanted to know if anyone has taken a&p I and a&p II in the same semester and how was it? Is it really hard? I'm trying to apply for nursing program for summer 2015 and if I don't take them together then I will have to wait til fall 2015 and that's so far away... help!!!

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Specializes in Hospice, Palliative Care.

Good day:

Haven taking A&P 1, and now taking A&P 2, I would not recommend them at the same time. There are foundational concepts, processes, ideas, vocabulary, structures, functions, et al you have to master from A&P 1 to do well in A&P 2. While it probably can be done, if you need to keep your GPA high, I would not recommend it. If you have to bundle up science courses, after you take A&P 1, then maybe Microbiology and A&P II.

Thank you.

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

How are you able to do this? Most schools require a&p 1 as a pre req for 2

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Just like @LL143KnB said A&P 1 is a pre-req for A&P 2. Usually it is not possible to take them concurrently. The only way it might be possible is you make an appointment with the head of the science department at your CC, and plead to take them together. But I highly doubt he approving it unless you can really prove that you will be successful doing both at the same time. My advice would be take your time. Your science pre-req grade is important, so don't jeopardize it. I know how you feel about waiting to start a program. I'm starting my second semester and I can't wait to apply to programs. I hope this helped. And Best of Luck to you!!!!!!!! :up:

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Oh yea i totally forgot about that lol I've been so busy and excited that it is clear that I can't take them both lol that's a bummer because I'm not going to take a&p II and micro together... but thank you guys for reminding me because I totally spaced about that

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Well I don't recommend taking A&P 1 and II together I did take A&P and Micro together there was a lot of info but it was not problem. If your getting into a competitive nursing program grades are everything. I would recommend as hard as it is to wait another semester to get good grades over getting it done faster. What you learn in those pre-req classes you will need to build on them for nursing.

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I took A&P I more than 10 years ago should I take it again to refresh my memory? I just finished is her an Associate in General Studies and only need the Anatomy & Microbiologist. Any suggestions? Anyone has taken the entry test?

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Specializes in Emergency Room.
I took A&P I more than 10 years ago should I take it again to refresh my memory? I just finished is her an Associate in General Studies and only need the Anatomy & Microbiologist. Any suggestions? Anyone has taken the entry test?

I would speak with the school that you plan on applying to. Most will not accept any science courses that were taken over 5 years.

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My school offers an A&P I squeezed into the first half of the semester and A&P II squeezed into the second half. You learn the same amount of information as you would if it were taught in two different semesters. If you have the time and don't have any other tough classes or work, then it's doable.

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Specializes in ICU.

I took A&P II and micro together. Totally doable. A lot of concepts overlapped for me so I didn't find it too hard.

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Specializes in Cardicac Neuro Telemetry.

At most schools, A&P 1 is a prerequsite for A&P 2. My school won't allow you to register for part 2 if you have not taken part 1.

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