AP1 and 2 online 1 Sem. and Micro. in class same time.

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Has anyone taken an online ap course and in school Micro same time? This next semester I was planning on taking Just AP1 Jan-March and AP2 March-June online 2 8 week courses. But I am currently in Biology 101 and everyone in my class is struggling with my current professor, and getting tutoring from the other biology teacher, doing much better with the tutoring. After talking with my current Gen Bio 1 teacher he said his micro class is really just an overview of the same subjects, but a bit deeper and many people take that class and do well without taking gen bio class.

So I was thinking of doing his full micro 15 weeks next semester and the the 2 consecutive condensed APs online. (the ratings for these ap courses are pretty good) I do much better with online formatting. the reason for this is I want to apply for the nursing program and you have to apply by Feb. so being enrolled in those classes would be a bonus as to getting into the program. My logic is I have heard this specific program is very hard and has a low pass rate. So if I get the major sciences out of the way I can focus on just the nursing program. Has anyone else done something like this?

I am currently taking Chem at the same time as Bio. and am doing very well with chem. Bio is a bit harder mainly because of the formatting of the tests.

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I don't have to read the whole post to answer your question. Don't do it!!!

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So I should just stick with them seperataly? Or not take all 3 in one and a 1/2 semesters?

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Dont do them all at once. A&P IS A LOT of information!! It isnt HORRIBLE online, especially if you have previous experience but it isnt easy either. I would say A&P with micro wouldn't be too terrible but again it may be crazy.

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Also wanted to add I'm not sure how it will go for your specific program but for purs, A&P1, English, and psychology count as points towards getting in to nursing school so the higher the grade the more points.

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Don't do it! I would definitely be more worried about devoting enough time to A&P. To being able to really UNDERSTAND the concepts. It will help you as you move on through patho and nursing school. I would recommend taking each A&P in person and during a full 15 week semester. Micro you could take with either A&P section also as a full 15 week course but I have heard it fits in better with A&P II (which is when I took it). Or take Micro alone over a summer semester.

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On 11/20/2018 at 2:37 PM, araew2129 said:

Don't do it! I would definitely be more worried about devoting enough time to A&P. To being able to really UNDERSTAND the concepts. It will help you as you move on through patho and nursing school. I would recommend taking each A&P in person and during a full 15 week semester. Micro you could take with either A&P section also as a full 15 week course but I have heard it fits in better with A&P II (which is when I took it). Or take Micro alone over a Summer semester.

You mean 15 week session for 2 sciences courses? I chose an 8 week session solely for AP1, do you think it doable? Thank you .

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On 11/2/2018 at 5:51 AM, kanja said:

Has anyone taken an online ap course and in school Micro same time? This next semester I was planning on taking Just AP1 Jan-March and AP2 March-June online 2 8 week courses. But I am currently in Biology 101 and everyone in my class is struggling with my current professor, and getting tutoring from the other biology teacher, doing much better with the tutoring. After talking with my current Gen Bio 1 teacher he said his micro class is really just an overview of the same subjects, but a bit deeper and many people take that class and do well without taking gen bio class.

So I was thinking of doing his full micro 15 weeks next semester and the the 2 consecutive condensed APs online. (the ratings for these ap courses are pretty good) I do much better with online formatting. the reason for this is I want to apply for the nursing program and you have to apply by Feb. so being enrolled in those classes would be a bonus as to getting into the program. My logic is I have heard this specific program is very hard and has a low pass rate. So if I get the major sciences out of the way I can focus on just the nursing program. Has anyone else done something like this?

I am currently taking Chem at the same time as Bio. and am doing very well with chem. Bio is a bit harder mainly because of the formatting of the tests.

@kanja

  • make sure the schools you are applying to accept online A&P courses. Some may require in person labs. Although this may be relaxed due to COVID.
  • I took AP2 & Micro together. My Micro class was accelerated. If you're focusing on these and the rest of your course load isn't too bad you should be fine. This also depends on what type of student you are. If you find yourself struggling through Bio right now you might want to take it slower. You want to get A's on these core science prerequisites.

Good luck! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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@How2BecomeANurse.com Thanks though I did do all of those courses online in 2019 at once an accelerated A&P1 and 2 and Micro. I made great grades and got into a nursing program in the fall of 19. Unfortunately this semester I did not make it to my senior year. Pass or fail final, short 3 points in one class. COVID was terrible for nursing school. SUNY schools do not specify on your transcripts if they are online or not and colleges do not care usually care as long as they are accredited schools.

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@kanja

Sorry to hear about your senior year. Don't get too discouraged, a few of my friends had similar set backs and came out on top. It definitely sucks, but you'll forget about it once you're an RN. Also nursing school seems to be ridiculously and unnecessarily hard. Don't take it personal, I'm sure you'll be a good nurse. Stay safe out there in NY!

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I could do it, but most could not. I don’t know how you could pull off good grades doing what you’ve suggested unless you were able to devote 100% of your time to study, were brilliant, were nuts, were brilliant & nuts, or you had already become well read in the topics before starting. I vote study micro first, but that’s my 2 cents. I found chem and micro very helpful in understanding the concepts of anatomy and physiology.

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On 11/2/2018 at 8:51 AM, kanja said:

Has anyone taken an online ap course and in school Micro same time? This next semester I was planning on taking Just AP1 Jan-March and AP2 March-June online 2 8 week courses. But I am currently in Biology 101 and everyone in my class is struggling with my current professor, and getting tutoring from the other biology teacher, doing much better with the tutoring. After talking with my current Gen Bio 1 teacher he said his micro class is really just an overview of the same subjects, but a bit deeper and many people take that class and do well without taking gen bio class.

So I was thinking of doing his full micro 15 weeks next semester and the the 2 consecutive condensed APs online. (the ratings for these ap courses are pretty good) I do much better with online formatting. the reason for this is I want to apply for the nursing program and you have to apply by Feb. so being enrolled in those classes would be a bonus as to getting into the program. My logic is I have heard this specific program is very hard and has a low pass rate. So if I get the major sciences out of the way I can focus on just the nursing program. Has anyone else done something like this?

I am currently taking Chem at the same time as Bio. and am doing very well with chem. Bio is a bit harder mainly because of the formatting of the tests.

Online A&P??? I can’t imagine.

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