can i do a&p now or wait??

la_chica_suerte85, BSN, RN · Jun 24, 2014

Your catalogue of classes should say what math level is required for A&P. If you're in remedial math, you may likely have to wait until you're at the college-level math in order to take A&P. Check what your catalogue says under A&P.

claritasd · Jun 25, 2014

^^ Seconded. It sounds like A&P probably requires a higher math level than you've completed so far, in which case they would probably only let you register for it if you passed a placement test for college level math.

Miss.LeoRN · Jun 25, 2014

You can sometimes talk to admissions or the instructors and get them to sign a waiver that will allow you in. My A&P professor has done that for several students. I don't know why they require a certain math for A&P, there is no math to A&P - or at least there never way in mine.

reka2014 · Jun 25, 2014

ok thanks ... i also noticed he didnt put me in medical term. do i need a college level math for that too?

AJTheRNStudent · Jun 26, 2014

There was no math req for my med term class, but i guess it depends on your school. not sure.

reka2014 · Jun 26, 2014

oh ok thanks

dc1994 · Jun 26, 2014

My school doesn't have math as a pre-req for anything, unless it's another math course.

That would be a little strange, seeming that there's no math in A&P...

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Jun 26, 2014

It appears as though your advisor is attempting to get you up to speed so you can survive college-level courses.....you should complete ANYTHING remedial first, anything basic next, and then go for higher-level courses. He didn't put you in a medical terminology class, most likely, because you have yet to complete basic English. To jump ahead without a good foundation of math and English is tantamount to academic suicide.

Should you listen to your advisor? YES....unless you know a whole lot more than he does...? Doesn't matter if he isn't your 'nursing' advisor....he's an academic advisor, and you're at the foundation level.

dc1994 · Jun 26, 2014

It appears as though your advisor is attempting to get you up to speed so you can survive college-level courses.....you should complete ANYTHING remedial first, anything basic next, and then go for higher-level courses. He didn't put you in a medical terminology class, most likely, because you have yet to complete basic English. To jump ahead without a good foundation of math and English is tantamount to academic suicide.
Should you listen to your advisor? YES....unless you know a whole lot more than he does...? Doesn't matter if he isn't your 'nursing' advisor....he's an academic advisor, and you're at the foundation level.

This. Remedial classes will help you so much. Don't be discouraged that it will take you longer to finish. I'd rather have to take remedial classes and be in school a little longer than struggle through my courses more than what's necessary. I'm not sure about your school reka2014, but for mine, ALL bachelor's degrees require several math classes. Nursing requires math modeling and statistics, other areas require higher level classes such as calculus.

If you are unsure about his advice, contact the department of Nursing at your school or find your school catalog.

coleyoley · Jul 27, 2014

It depends on my school. At my school A&P requires an intro Bio class which requires gen chem (they used to be coreqs but people kept failing bio) which requires core math to be completed and in order to complete core math you have to complete any remedial courses. I don't recommend adding it to your schedule if your advisor says not to. They know what they're talking about, it's their job.

dt70 · Jul 28, 2014

RNsRWe brought up sound advice. Also, taking A&P on top of those 4 classes you already have scheduled would be quite a challenge.

If your new to college, Gen. Psych will help you find how you learn best before taking any science classes.

Do well this fall and revisit your advisor before spring enrollment for more advice.