Having second thoughts...

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So right now I am in my second year of college and almost done with my pre-req. I am in AP 1 and having so much trouble with it. I know it's going to get harder, and I just don't know if I'm going to be able to make it.

I know everyone always says "you can do it if you put your mind to it" or whatever, but realistically I don't know if I can do it.

Any words of advice?:o

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Specializes in 2 years as CNA.

Ok, so you say that you are having trouble with A&P I and you are scared that you won't make it in NS. Well you are right that NS will be tougher but I wonder if you just need a better studying system. I also know that the teacher can make a HUGE difference in how you do. If you don't come out with a good grade then personally I would take the class over and see if I did any better. If you still aren't getting the concepts by then..well I might start evaluating if this was the right path.

But I know of several nurses who struggled at first with A&P because if you don't have any Biology background it can be tough and alot to memorize. Try to get down the concepts and use other websites besides just your book.

I am finishing up A&P II and Micro this semester and then I apply in March for Fall 2009. I too am scared and worried if I can handle it but from what I have read on allnurses is that is common. You won't know if you can make it if you don't try.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Maternity.

you don't think you'll make it through a&p 1 or won't make it in general? your so far into your pre-req's, don't let this one class discourage you. look into study groups, peer tutoring, different study methods....the list goes on! you can do this. when there's a will there's a way, right?

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Specializes in 2 years as CNA.
you don't think you'll make it through a&p 1 or won't make it in general? your so far into your pre-req's, don't let this one class discourage you. look into study groups, peer tutoring, different study methods....the list goes on! you can do this. when there's a will there's a way, right?

i agree with isabellasmommy...maybe a tutor would help. i reread your post and i think i was reading too much into it. i was thinking you were doubting ns and if you could make it if you are having trouble with a&p. but now that i read your post again i see that you are afraid you won't make it in a&p. i definitely say don't give up. get help because it is out there and study groups are definitely a good idea. just don't give up.

https://allnurses.com/forums/f198/awesome-study-tips-344713.html

p.s. i wanted to add to check out this thread. excellent tips.

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Yes, I agree with everyone, A&P will not determine your success in a nursing program. Look A&P is tough because there is so much material that has to be covered.. personally, it may sound tedious but I had to make index cards to remember all the material. I took my sciences at a local community college, so on our days off from lab, they had a lab tutorial and I would stay in that lab reviewing the human body for hours. That is the only way that I passed both sections. Please don't be discourage keep working hard and take hours to study daily.

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I found that the prereq's were much harder academically than my RN program (almost done. yay!).

I felt like A&P really grew my brain. Sure, I don't remember most of that stuff, but it comes back when I need it. More importantly, I often think back about those classes and it gives me confidence that I can finish my program. Those classes were tough!

Don't get me wrong, NS is hard, just in a different way. It's very, very busy. And you learn to think in a different way. Don't worry though, it does not include so much memorization!

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