For those who had to retake a&p1.. what was it like?

mrsclayton · Dec 17, 2014

Im in pre-nursing as well. I haven't had to retake anything yet, BUT I did struggle with some of my classes. The very BEST thing I can advise you is to get into a study group. Our college has "Beacon" groups which is a study group run by a student who got an A in the class the prior semester. They have great knowledge of the material, and the instructor grading style etc. Also, try enrolling in a study skills class. I know it sounds kinda dumb/remedial. I took it for my chemistry class (only for the extra credit), and actually ended up learning a lot of different techniques that helped me out. They are tough classes, get all the help you can! Hope that helps?

KatRNStudent · Dec 17, 2014

Well, I was getting a D in my first Anatomy I class. So I dropped and retook. I then went onto Anatomy II and was pulling a C. I ended up dropping it.. I didn't want a C on my record (because it would drop my gpa below 3.0) I got into a BSN nursing program just fine and I start Jan 2015! Sure I will have to retake the second Anatomy but that's not to bad. I know people who took it got a C - Retook it and got a B. My comment is to leave the C and when you take anatomy II be better prepared. Get in a study group.. find a study partner. If your passing it (which you are) and your gpa wont fall below a 3.0 just leave it and pull for an A or B in Anatomy II.

eyvis91 · Dec 17, 2014

Well, looks like I'm getting a C+ in anatomy at the community college I'm going to. Everyone is telling me not to worry too much but it still does suck to work really hard in a class and have it mean nothing! Can anyone share their experiences of having to retake anatomy and physiology? I'm in great need of encouragement

Don't feel bad at all. Your grade is a lot better than mine when I first took it; in fact it took me 3 times!! My first time was an F. I was a fresh 18 yr old college student and not quite focused. I also wasn't utilizing my classmates for group studying and I HARDLY studied. My second time was a D. I had a study group that was good for the lab but not for lecture. Then finally after seeking permission to retake the class for the THIRD time, the advisor told me I had to pass this class otherwise my financial aid wouldn't cover for it anymore. So I had me a great study group for both lab and lecture and I also studied my butt off and pulled out with a B and I was 4 points from an A.

Honestly, I think it's about taking full responsibilities about your studies. You can't leave it up to someone else to study for you. All though I lucked up with an awesome study group, I knew I had to be the one to put forth the effort to get the grade I wanted.

Now, I'm 23 and I was chosen as an alternate for a local RN nursing program that I'm praying to get into. So don't feel bad; You get what you put in! Good luck! :)