85% > required in A&P for RN school

[The Bell Jar]

My college has just changed their requirements Spring semester that you must have an 85% or greater in Anatomy and Physiology to get admitted to the RN program.It used to be 79%. I took it in LPN school and they are making me retake it this semester because mine "wasnt in depth enough" and my LPN teacher didnt have a masters degree.I am dying over here.

ETA:I became an LPN at a vo tech with no pre reqs needed.(Thats why I have to take these now)

[haitwun]

Sounds reasonable. You have to really know your anatomy to be successful. I am glad to hear they are letting you take the course again.

[The Bell Jar]

I got greater than an 85 the first time but it wasnt a class the college would accept because my teacher of A&P in LPN school didnt have a masters

[elkpark]

The voc/tech schools are not held to the same academic standards, and not accredited by the same organizations, as "regular" colleges and universities, which is why the "regular" colleges/univerisities often won't accept the courses from those schools. Lots of people who originally attended voc/tech schools find, when they want to return to school to further their education, that they have to retake most or all of their courses. I'm sure it's frustrating, but, in the long run, over the course of your career, it will turn out to be just a minor "speed bump." Best wishes for your studies!

[The Bell Jar]

I guess at least I've seen this material before.Also,they are giving me credit for nursing classes,so thats good at least.

[Anne36, LPN]

I wish I could get an 85% and still get into the nursing program. Most people have to take the course again if they dont get a 90% or better. At least you are familiar with the material. I dont know any of this stuff and I have to study every day.

[guiltysins]

I agreed with the others until you said they gave you credit for nursing courses. They can trust those but not A&P?

[KB24]

I agreed with the others until you said they gave you credit for nursing courses. They can trust those but not A&P?

A&P for the LPN program is usually one semester long and this is like an into class to A&P. A&P for the other health science programs at a community college and universities are two semesters long and go into a lot more detail than any A&P class for an LPN program.

[shortnorthstudent]

A&P for the LPN program is usually one semester long and this is like an into class to A&P. A&P for the other health science programs at a community college and universities are two semesters long and go into a lot more detail than any A&P class for an LPN program.

This.

My college has both an LPN and an RN program. The LPNs take a 1 term A&P course where the RN students take 1 term each of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.

To the Op, I'm sure that your previous coursework will give you a big leg up on taking the courses required for your current program. Best of luck. There are all sorts of threads here with great advice on studying for anatomy.