I know this is going to sound like a really stupid question, but I have to ask SOMEONE, and I think you guys would be the perfect place at this point. My first summer class is A and P. The school I'm attending breaks the course into two classes, each with a lab. According to the course description, A and P I consists of histological, embryological and anatomical relationships. A and P II covers the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems.
I have not been in school in 15 years (groan), and I'm just not sure what to expect. Although the admissions letters get sent out early, we cannot register until the day before the actual class starts... therefore, no chance to buy the book and start reading early. Like most new students, I'm anxious to get started on fulfilling my goals, and I would like to have as much information as possible under my belt before even walking in the class.
I have no idea of what I should be looking at right now in order to prepare. Any advice or suggestions, anyone? Thanks. Mickie
Just wanted to say thanks... went to this site this morning to check it out real quick before I started on laundry... lol.. needless to say, it's almost three hours later and I'm having to pry myself away from the computer between loads in order to get the housework done! The website is great... almost as good as this one.. this is the first *and last* place I go to online every day!
Mickie:)
You're welcome! Glad you are having fun! That site has helped me alot for the lab portion :)
I am in the same boat, I want to study something but not sure what. Your gonna laugh at me, but I was in walmart yesterday and saw "Cliff Notes" I grabed A & P, biology and an algebra one. They are fantastic. I am sure I can refer back to them while I am in class. And they were only 9.99!!! I am going back tomorrow to see if I missed anything, like chemistry...hurry, go to walmart!!! Laughing all the way! :rotfl:
I wish you lots of luck. At my school I'm having to take A& P for a second time because it is so old. This school has Anatomy as one class and Physiology as another class. I went through anatomy last semester and now working phys. My kids are ready for Mom to be done with school. But they are also understanding when Mom needs to study. Enjoy!
Mine's the same way. I'm taking anatomy with the observation lab (you can take either observation or dissection lab, and since this will be my first official nursing-related course I don't think I want to play with cadavers QUITE yet) in the fall semester. The lecture's open to everyone, but the lab specifies it's for certain majors (including pre-nursing). I'm NOT a pre-nursing major since I'm going to nursing school after I get my BA, so I e-mailed the lab professor and he said I should be fine. I'm very excited!
My only suggestion would be buy a current A&P book they all the same we havent changed in over years body wise only tec has. Also you dont have to be to worried about things we dont have to know everything about the body unlike a DR and they use the same books.
Achoo!, LPN
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You're welcome! Glad you are having fun! That site has helped me alot for the lab portion :)