Okay, maybe not easy.. but from what I've been hearing from pretty much everyone I talk to is: anatomy is the hardest subject you will ever take and it has to become your entire life in order for you to get a passing grade.
This worries me..
I'm just looking for some reassurance. I'm taking anatomy next semester. Is it really going to be SO hard that I will have to do nothing but anatomy for the entire semester? Is it even possible to get an A? I'm getting more and more skepticle about my abilities to succeed/get an A in this class as each day passes and next semester anatomy creeps closer and closer.
I think I might find it easier than some people in the class, but it's definitely not easy.
My school also splits it up between Anatomy and Physiology instead of A&P I&II.
I've never really truly studied for a test until this class, and I always find that I should have studied harder. I feel unsure of answers in tests and practicals. My last test was over the entire muscular system, nervous system, and endocrine system (10 chapters).. it was A LOT of information to retain for one test. That's why it's so hard for me, there's just soooooo much information, and hardly any concepts. I'm better at learning concepts than straight memorization.
well i took anatomy 1 in the summer semester. and before that 1st day started i decided that i would literally dedicate myself to anatomy and only that. when i would come home from class i memorized everything verbatom (i truely did!). i found the class to be very fun, interesting and very easy! got an A. my professor was really good and very cool to listen to.
i had a different experience with anotomy 2--i was taking other classes at the time, one of which was microbiology. so i did not have a lot of time to just sink into anatomy the wasy i did for anotomy 1.
I wouldn't say A&P is easy... but I don't think it's as bad as people make it out to be. I'm in A&PII right now and I've never had to study more than the night before a class (I'm a crammer, though, I retain info when I'm under pressure) to make an A or a very high B. I think A&PI was more difficult because of the labs, though. I hated muscles and bones!
It really depends on what kind of subjects you enjoy. I love science so I'm sure my interest in it helps me out. Just make sure to NEVER fall behind and don't miss class! Missing class and lab is the one thing that will cause you to do poorly.
No, its not easy. But I love it. It is intriguing, and applicable to life and nursing. I'm getting a 100% but I'm studying everyday - and in multiple ways especially with the more difficult concepts.
This is the first semester that I've been working on prereqs... I've got a B.A. in another subject area from several years ago. So I came into this semester pretty fresh and ready to learn and absorb. I quite literally put everything into the first couple of weeks of class. And when I took my first test and got my first grade back I felt really accomplished and was so proud of myself for getting through.... And then it dawned on me - this is just the beginning. In A&P I have learned that even though I'm learning so much, each new section is another hurdle. There is no real 'getting over the hump'. But at the same time it is good. And its amazing how infinitely complex our bodies are! It gives me a whole different perspective on the career that I'm entering.
well its not easy by any means, but I did take anatomy with Bio chem and sociology and got A's in all 3. I was very busy that semester but still managed to do it! I studied a lot, went into lab on days when I didnt have class, and got together with friends to study. Its a fun class and u learn a lot but dont get behind! You can do it if you believe u can. Work hard and you'll get through it!
Well, I am in anatomy right now. Not to worry you, but it is really killing me slowly. Do not get scared, part of the issue is the fact that I do not have a very good teacher. I have a low C right now, but I am extremely worried that it is not going to go the way I planned.
I am also taking A&P now, (part I). I think it is a mixture of what the others have said. It all depends on your learning style, your interest in the subject (and that goes for any subject because if there is a natural interest there you will find studying and learning the material fascinating and fun), and the style of the teacher cannot be over emphasized. I go to rate my professor every semester!
Also, like another poster said, this is not a subject that you can just memorize and forget when its over; we have to actually LEARN this material because we will need it not only for nursing school but our careers.
It is challenging but can be done. My A&P class gets most of my time and focus and I knew that my science classes would have to from the start. Therefore my advice would be to take easier classes along with your science classes this way you can devote the time and energy to them that they need.
I am in A&P I right now. I think that the information isn't hard, it is that there is sooo much of it. We do approximately 1 chapter per lecture, sometimes 2 lectures. The thing that helps me the most is preparing prior to class. I take notes on the entire chapter before I even step foot in the class for the lecture. This way I have more time to listen to the instructor and spend way less time scrambling to write all of the information down. I also know when to ask questions because it is the second time I have heard it and I know what needs clarity. Other than that it is repetition and memorization. I don't study every day, but I spend probably 5-10 hours per week doing something for that class and I currently have a mid range A.
I am also taking Chem, Human Growth and Dev, and Wellness right now with A's in those as well and I spend very little time working outside of class for those classes, maybe 2-4 hrs/week between all 3 of them. I was an A/B student in High School and didn't really study much if that gives you any guide as to what type of student I am.
Use this website to find tips, tricks, and hints on memorizing the information. It has been invaluable to me. Best of Luck.
I really enjoyed A&P. It was a combined course, spread over two semesters, and worth 8 credits. It wasn't easy, but with preparation, dedication and hard work and good study skills, it is certainly do-able, and infinitely worth the effort. Your entire career in nursing is going to be built on your mastery of the subject.
It's very challenging because there is so much information presented, and so much of it is new material. Previous posters have told of the memorization; they're right. There's a lot of it, and getting used to that early in the game, and not falling behind in the reading, will serve you very well.
I actually think physiology is easier than anatomy. Perhaps I've just taken a lot of bio classes that concentrated mostly on function over structure. Anatomy requires a different approach to studying and this was something took time to get used to. But once you get a pattern down, it's not so bad.
Professor is key!!! Check ratings on the professor. He/She determines the structure, how hard/easy the tests are and how lenient they are going to be. Or if tests are cumulative or if extra credit is given. That's what's going to affect your grade ultimately. Look up your school on ratemyprofessors.com and find the professor and read what other students think about the class. They will also let you know what to expect and the structure of the class. It makes a huuuuge difference.
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I couldn't agree more!! I felt the same way!