AP 1 is my Mount Everest

[xschatzi]

Hey pre-nurses & nurses!

I'm having extreme diffculty in AP 1 & AP 1 Lab. Out of my 4 classes (other 2: Sociology, EnglishLit), it is the most time consuming and difficult. I am really struggling with the Lecture and Lab concepts and amount of material compacted into such a short time span. I am thoroughly note taking on the extensive reading material, hired an affordable/helpful tutor, utalized the tutoring lab at my community college (not effective), have bought books (including AP for Dummies!) and all to no avail.

I do work full time and every waking moment I am not working, I am devoting to my school. Early mornings that become late nights and too much caffeine. Working less is currently not an option for me.

Has anyone else struggled with this, even with putting so much time and effort? It is very discouraging because I have genuinely aspired to be a nurse my entire life (I'm 25) and leaving the classroom, I feel incompetent to comprehend or ever excel at this career.

Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[xschatzi]

Thank you! I can connect with you on so many levels. I'm currently on the "chemistry" chapter and I have not taken chemistry before. In my lab class it is all cytology and I am also struggling. Congratulations on being a nursing student! Surviving AP is my first stepping stone

[xschatzi]

Renee1975: Currently on the Chemistry chapter. My first encounter with chem.

[renee1975]

Taking Chem within the A&P class without taking a dedicated Chem class is hard! No doubt you feel like you are sinking! Once you are done with the cell biology/chem part and move onto body systems it gets a lot easier. You'll definitely need to take a Chem class sooner rather than later (and in my school you couldn't get into A&P 1 without a Chem pre-req). Good luck, and hang in there!!