Help I'm taking A&P1 during the Summer!!!

surgicalbum · Apr 8, 2009

I would get my book early and read through some of it.

Brit1114 · Apr 8, 2009

Time Management is very important.... A&P I is can be a very difficult class even during a regular fall and spring semester but im sure with good work ethics and time management you will do fine in the summer. Best of Luck

Daytonite, BSN, RN · Apr 8, 2009

there is information on how to study on this sticky thread: https://allnurses.com/nursing-student-assistance/study-strategies-254733.html - study strategies

post #44 of this sticky thread https://allnurses.com/nursing-student-assistance/pathophysiology-p-microbiology-145201.html has weblinks to sites that have anatomy and physiology information to supplement what you will be learning.

Pauligirl · Apr 8, 2009

There's not a general biology college course prereq for the AP class? I suggest buying the textbook now so that you can review or familiarize yourself with the first three or four chapters which are generally a review of general biology and chemistry as it relates to A&P.

Start memorizing the skeletal system NOW! And get a start on muscles. You can google photo's of models that are used in the labs. The university or college you attend might have these on their biology dept. website. Mine did!

And be prepared for the possibility that you might not get the grade that you're truly capable of. Working full-time, not having had recent college level bio courses, and taking this course in a five week term almost sounds like a recipe for disappointment. Hopefully you're single and don't have any responsibilities.:uhoh21:

I took this course during a 7 week summer term while I was working full-time. I had taken recent bio and chem courses so that helped out a lot with studying the first several chapters. Once we got to the bones and then muscles I was totally overwhelmed! The muscles were the worst for me. Bleh! Having to memorize the muscles, their function, and insertion points was just too much for me in a short period of time!

Also understand that lab and lecture is like having two individual classes! Sure the two are related but you'll need to know different things for both. You will have weekly tests AND quizes! Ugh!

I did pass the course. But didn't get the grade I wanted, or knew I was capable of getting! :bluecry1: I re-took the course the following 14wk term. I did a heck of a lot better and had the time to really soak up the course material.

I now view the AP courses as a foundation for the many other courses a nurse will have taken. I wanted to thoroughly understand the course material. Not simply memorizing and cramming just to make it through the 7wks of HELL! I just couldn't stuff all that info into my head AND understand it while working full-time. And apparently I wasn't alone. A little less than half the class dropped out. Quite a few took the option of a W (withdrawl grade) rather than the grade they were likely to earn.

I wish you the best of luck! I wouldn't do it again! If nothing else, you NEED to start memorizing the bones and muscles now. And also understand WHAT they do.

Jessshue · Apr 8, 2009

I bought Barron's Anatomy Flash cards at Barnes and Noble. They were really good for helping me learn the skeletal system and the muscles (they also have all the other body systems, but we don't go over those until A & P II). I'm also a big notecard studier, so I would go over my outline and make notecards over everything, in a quiz type format (ie-front of card would say Kreb's Cycle and describe it on the back). My newest thing that I do (I'm in nursing school, have a 1.5 and 3 year old, and work part time, so I really have to utilize every second of the day) is read all my outlines out loud and record them into a digital recorder I bought online on ebay for $20. It is a really good one that allows you to choose 1 of 4 folders to put messages in, which is great since I'm taking 4 classes! I then listen to them while I'm driving, cleaning, doing laundry, etc. I just kind of submerge myself in the info, at least as much as possible. Just stay on top of your reading and study the info the teacher gives you and you should be o.k. Try to dedicate at least 1-2 hours a day to review. Good Luck!

MerryBee · Apr 8, 2009

I took A&P 1 & 2 in summer sessions - 7 weeks for each course. It was tough, but you can do it! I recommend "The Anatomy Coloring Book" by Kapit & Elson to help you visualize. I'm a visual learner, so that was big for me! It has more info in it than you need, but it does a great job of showing how things work. Also, make flash cards! As you read the chapters in your textbook, make the cards, and don't put too much info on each card. They'll be easy to study from, and you won't waste time reading the chapter and then re-reading it to make cards.

Good luck! Make sure you really understand A&P 1, and that'll make 2 so much easier. Take each lecture as it comes, and the term will be over before you know it!

ZanatuBelmont · Apr 9, 2009

This will be my first science course in more than 12 years (since high school). I am registered to take it this summer for 5 weeks. Can anyone give me any tips, advice or suggestions to help me get the best possible grade?
I'm so scared and would love to get a head start on maybe some books/flashcards/websites that will help out.
I will be working full-time, however this is the only class I'm taking in the summer.
-Cee Cee:(

Five weeks? My 16-week course was hard enough.

God bless you.

Cdnurstudent · Apr 9, 2009

I've heard really good things about a book called A Visual Analogy Guide to Human Anatomy. Apparently it actually makes learn anatomy kinda fun and helps a lot with memorization!! Sounds pretty sweet to me so I thought I'd let you know! :) I'm definitely gonna pick it up before I start A&P in the fall.

Here's the amazon link:

http://www.amazon.com/Visual-Analogy-Guide-Human-Anatomy/dp/0895826593/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239306414&sr=8-1

Cdnurstudent · Apr 9, 2009

OH and I've also heard great things about the coloring book mentioned earlier :)

gruchi1 · Apr 9, 2009

I, too, highly recommend the flash cards. You can quiz yourself with them on breaks, in line at the store, while blow-drying your hair....anytime you have 5 minutes....study. Here are other things that helped me.

1. Get a good study partner or group. Make sure they are serious and not there to gossip or discuss the weather.

2. Try to ask the teacher or a previous student for a copy of the course syllabus and outline. That will give you a good idea of what is going to be covered so you can get a jump start on it.

3. RECORD THE CLASSES. Listen to them while you are driving in the car, taking your shower, whenever you can. My husband got so sick of hearing my teacher's voice, he was ready to flush my recorder down the toilet...however, it was invaluable to me. Take notes during class, hitting the highlights...then, when you listen to the tape, listen for things the teacher repeats..these are key points and will be on the tests.

4. Get ready ahead of time. Make meals to freeze, assign chores to family members and plan ahead for days off. That is another good reason to ask for the syllabus/outline/schedule. That way, if you know a big test is coming up, you can switch with a co-worker or ask for a few hours off to study.

5. If your instructor doesn't provide pictures of his/her OWN slides, specimens, etc....take a camera. We took pictures of every slide, every bone, every model....everything. Then, I would print them cheap at Walmart or somewhere and use them as flash cards. THIS IS EXTREMELY HELPFUL.

Best of luck to you. Kick Gluteus!! :yeah: