Bad A&P teacher, nursing school consequences?

Double-Helix, BSN, RN · Apr 16, 2012

I wouldn't worry about it. A basic understanding of anatomy is fine. The advanced information that you need to know specific to nursing classes will be reviewed in those classes.

FORTHELOVEOF!!!! · Apr 16, 2012

I agree with the other post, general knowledge of anatomy is fine and the physiology part you will learn more about when learning about the different body systems. I took A&P in a short 8 week class and pulled out an A but it was a year and half before I started nursing school, I had forgotten almost everything and I graduate in Dec and still have 3.5 GPA, you will be fine.

Melseal · Apr 16, 2012

Yay! That makes me feel so much better. :) I've been really worried about it.

Feistn · Apr 16, 2012

I would let the dean know about your experience. At my school, my AP II class was good, but the other class we shared a lab with got extra time on the practicals, had students who blatantly cheated. We found out that they were skipping whole body systems and they had take home exams. Plus the teacher would set up the practicals, and we would be asked about the same body part like 3 times. We went to the dean and said basically that we didn't think it was fair that we were all competing for spots in programs, and someone who worked their tail off for a B or C in our section might be passes over for someone with an A that was basically handed to them. That teacher is not allowed to set up practicals anymore, and there is a "no take home test" policy in the department.It is worth speaking up sometimes. Especially because it doesn't reflect well on nursing programs if too many people fail to finish or pass the NCLEX.

Melseal · Apr 16, 2012

Lol, my teacher skipped the entire digestive chapter and gave us a take home exam. And the entire exam came up online with a google search of the first question. This class didn't factor in for me whether I got in or not, but it will for some. My school just goes by gpa and hesi. You just have to make a C in the science classes. (my a and p 1 teacher was tough and I made an A in there, too, but it was a hard earned A). The ones who are suffering are people like me, who are here to learn, not just pass.

The labs are super easy, too. We have a word bank for the test and don't get in to very much depth at all. I could pass it without even looking over it before the test. I've made 100's on every single test and don't even stay for the entire lab times, much less study any extra.

brillohead, ADN, RN · Apr 16, 2012

I'm another who thinks that A&P isn't such a big deal for nursing school. I would get a book like "Pathophysiology for Dummies" (or similar) if you have trouble with certain disease processes later on, but until then I wouldn't worry about it. I'm in my last year of nursing school and I've yet to need to explain the Krebs cycle or discuss ATP!

april_may2013 · Apr 16, 2012

I am absolutely in love with Anatomy, I have a wonderful teacher. Passing a nursing class...having a 3.5 gpa...passing the nclex even is easy, but really truely knowing what you are talking about and knowing around as well, is going to put you in the position to make informed decisions or interventions for your client, as well as put you on another level opening you up to different opportunities and learning experiance. It all depends on what you want to get out of it. Try reading your anatomy book and teaching as much of it to yourself as you can. Good luck to you

nurseprnRN, BSN, RN · Apr 16, 2012

ok, i am bummed that somebody is so careless teaching one of my favorite subjects, but i am heartened to hear you recognize the problem and would like to be better prepared. nurses have to have a good solid working knowledge of physiology every day of their working lives.

go to your favorite online bookseller and get the anatomy coloring book and the physiology coloring book. i am not joking; these are great resources and if you use them for awhile before you start nursing school you will be miles ahead of your classmates. check them out and see if i'm not right. :smokin:

Melseal · Apr 16, 2012

Going to check them out now, thanks.

tcvnurse, BSN, RN · Apr 17, 2012

I can't believe how many people think anatamy is more important than physio. The opposite is true IMO. That being said, you can't change the teachers actions, only yours. Study, study, study especially the kidney, and heart.

FORTHELOVEOF!!!! · Apr 17, 2012

Oh no, I'm not saying that all! I am saying a basic understanding of Anatomy is sufficient. We get more in depth with physiology when learning about the different body systems, it makes it easier to learn when you know the basic functions of the organs and you can see the whole picture. I was definitely not implying that anatomy was more important, it most certainly is not.