Cadaver dissection?

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I've been an RN for two years and am currently en route to getting my MSN-DNP. I was unable to dissect a human cadaver during nursing school and feel as though I really missed out in getting a core, anatomical background.

Has anyone paid to do a private dissection course? I see there is one here: Human Cadaver Dissection Courses & Human Anatomy Lectures by Laboratories of Anatomical Enlightenment, Colorado, Arizona, any experiences with this one or any others?

Thanks!

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Don't know if this could help you - could contacting your county coroner or med examiner be of any assist?

In my AD program I had an observation class with the local county coroner. My school had all its A&P classes attend.

Let me say that I still have vivid memories of that pt's liver and lung alveoli. (It was because of the alveolar gunk making its impression that helped me to quit smoking - no kidding!)

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Cadaver labs are grossly over rated. With few exceptions the bodies are emaciated, discolored and are hardly representative of anatomy in life. Unless the focus is on procedural anatomy, as in placing catheters ands needles, I'd save time and resources on something that will actually pay off in the future.

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Specializes in Outpatient Psychiatry.

I don't think the yield is that great. The cost is exorbitant. Most nurses never get the experience. I've read many med schools use prosected cadavers.

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Specializes in Short Term/Skilled.

Maybe just check out the bodies revealed exhibit next time it's in your area.

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