Could I take Intro. to A&P online?

itsnever2L8 · Nov 8, 2009

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Anyone??

Oh yes, also I will be taking two other classes online as well as one in class!

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Nov 8, 2009

I would steer clear of taking any sciences online as many schools require a lab. Save yourself annoyance.

K.P.A. · Nov 8, 2009

Maybe but your shouldn't...

A&P is your most important subject. You can't figure out what's wrong if you don't understand how things are supposed to work.

If you memorize physiology without understanding the big picture and how the major systems work together, you'll have to learn it while your taking patho, pharm, and assessment. Otherwise you will either fail these classes or end up very poor problem solving skills and fail the NCLEX.

So, NO to online. Find the best instructor you can and spend all your free time on A&P. You'll find the later courses so much more manageable and fun if you know what's going on with A&P when you get there.

itsnever2L8 · Nov 8, 2009

I would steer clear of taking any sciences online as many schools require a lab. Save yourself annoyance.

See this Intro. class has no labs. It's A&P 1 and A&P 2 that have the labs. And these two classes are NOT offered online!! But it probably would be best not to, it's just the only option right now for me! CRAP... :crying2:

mrsb04 · Nov 8, 2009

Honestly, if it's just AP 100, the intro class, you could take it online. Do you struggle with science classes though? If you aren't motivated enough to do the readings and study guides on your own, I wouldn't recommend taking it online. It's good to get the basic concepts of Intro AP down before you dive into the big stuff of AP I & II. But if you are a go getter and will dedicate your time to do the studying on your own, I say go for the online class. Also, get a coloring book...and also my AP teacher recommended Netters Anatomy book. It's got great illustrations, very helpful when studying. Good luck!

Sand_Dollar, BSN · Nov 8, 2009

I have taken all of my classes online, even AP 1&2 through ccconline.org. They come with a lab and are not indicated as online classes on my transcripts. You have to buy a labkit, but the extra cost was definitely worth it. All of your exams are online and not proctored, so you can be out of state. I also have A's in all my classes.

In case you were wondering, the University I have applied to considers online classes to be as acceptable as in class ones. They even offer 1/3 of their NS classes online so the students are available for clinicals. If you would like some more information, feel free to PM me. :)

About the coloring book, I found it a little helpful but ended up only using the first chapter or two and then only as a reference after that. But, online classes don't require a lot of memorizing... its concepts you need to know.

~SD

McSweetiepie · Nov 8, 2009

Check the websites of the schools you are interested in. A&P are important so a vast majority of schools will not accept online, but you could check and e-mail the school if it doesn't say on online

itsnever2L8 · Nov 8, 2009

Honestly, if it's just AP 100, the intro class, you could take it online. Do you struggle with science classes though? If you aren't motivated enough to do the readings and study guides on your own, I wouldn't recommend taking it online. It's good to get the basic concepts of Intro AP down before you dive into the big stuff of AP I & II. But if you are a go getter and will dedicate your time to do the studying on your own, I say go for the online class. Also, get a coloring book...and also my AP teacher recommended Netters Anatomy book. It's got great illustrations, very helpful when studying. Good luck!

Thank you! :specs:

itsnever2L8 · Nov 8, 2009

I have taken all of my classes online, even AP 1&2 through ccconline.org. They come with a lab and are not indicated as online classes on my transcripts. You have to buy a labkit, but the extra cost was definitely worth it. All of your exams are online and not proctored, so you can be out of state. I also have A's in all my classes.
In case you were wondering, the University I have applied to considers online classes to be as acceptable as in class ones. They even offer 1/3 of their NS classes online so the students are available for clinicals. If you would like some more information, feel free to PM me. :)
About the coloring book, I found it a little helpful but ended up only using the first chapter or two and then only as a reference after that. But, online classes don't require a lot of memorizing... its concepts you need to know.
~SD

Thank you!!

itsnever2L8 · Nov 8, 2009

Honestly, if it's just AP 100, the intro class, you could take it online. Do you struggle with science classes though? If you aren't motivated enough to do the readings and study guides on your own, I wouldn't recommend taking it online. It's good to get the basic concepts of Intro AP down before you dive into the big stuff of AP I & II. But if you are a go getter and will dedicate your time to do the studying on your own, I say go for the online class. Also, get a coloring book...and also my AP teacher recommended Netters Anatomy book. It's got great illustrations, very helpful when studying. Good luck!

I just typed up Netters anatomy book in google, and several different types of books came up. Is this one a coloring book ..or??

C2CNurse · Nov 9, 2009

I actually already signed up for it, but is it practical? The other two A&P courses are not available for online so Im guessing it won't be so tough!? Especially because it's only Intro??
I was at borders today and was looking through Nursing books for A&P. Are the cliffnote books helpful? Or the coloring books? It would be nice, even though it's an intro class, to have something to help me through and get started on the right foot even in the beginning class?
That;s all!

Any instructor with the intent of making A&P easy by oversimplifying information or by omission is doing a disservice to you. Thus, if the class is tough because of our comprehensive the course is presented, make good use of it. You are studying both levels of A&P to develop a foundation of understanding of human anatomical functions to help better save and maintain a life.

That said, an online course does not seem a bad option providing the university you are transferring to will accept it. Most of the time, a person attends an hour or two of classroom lecture instruction a couple of times a week, leaves, and performs mostly self-study, anyway. However, if you're like me, the auditory interaction between me and the instructor becomes another form of learning. Plus, I visit the instructor often to learn more about the subject matter. It is important to "know" this information NOT to just pass an exam and get good grades, but to know it for practical use. The more you invest in these foundational courses, the more prepped you'll be when you take Pathophysiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology and clinical work.

Nonetheless, if you are determined to learn, an online experience can provide the efficiency you need to manage the demands the accompany you education.

As for summary books and notes, I would say as supplements, they are all valuable. Having my assigned book for the classwork I took, I read at least 5 other books for each subject that helped reinforced my learning and retention. Having several resources available from different authors truly helps you succeed. This could include videos on DVD or online as well as instructional animations.

I think if you miss out on anything with an online course, it will be with the labs. I cannot imagine not taking a lab with the coursework. They help so much especially if you have a great instructor. I had too many inquisitive questions that could have potentially been left unanswered had I not had an instructor or specimens available to me.

Enjoy the beginnings of this journey. Don't get caught up in shortcuts because that will bite you in the ass later. Challenge yourself now before you ascend in your coursework. It gets tougher as I will soon find out, and you want to be well-prepared with the basic courses (better to know if you are cut out for this field by challenging yourself with the basic courses than find out later with more difficult courses that you weren't really cut out for it... not that this scenario would apply to you).

Good luck! :)