HESI-A2 without taking Physiology?

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For those of you who have taken the Hesi A-2, do you think that having taken anatomy without the physiology, that you could do well? My whole thought is that it is physically impossible to not learn physiology when taking anatomy because the function is so vital to the structures... I am a great test taker and think that I would be able to brush up a little bit on Physio before the exam. That's the main area I'm worried about... Would just appreciate any input!

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I am taking the Teas which I am assuming is like the Hesi and there is physiology on it. I would definitely brush up on it.

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For those of you who have taken the Hesi A-2 do you think that having taken anatomy without the physiology, that you could do well? My whole thought is that it is physically impossible to not learn physiology when taking anatomy because the function is so vital to the structures... I am a great test taker and think that I would be able to brush up a little bit on Physio before the exam. That's the main area I'm worried about... Would just appreciate any input! Thanks,[/quote']

May I ask what the rush is? This exam is a really big deal and costs money. Seems like taking a HUGE and unnecessary risk by taking it before taking physiology. You might grasp the most basic physiology by learning anatomy, but you are missing so much. Knowing how each part is put together doesn't tell you how they work together, how they are regulated, what makes homeostasis possible, etc. I would recommend not taking the exam yet.

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The Risk is my application is due on August 15th and I don't know if I'll be able to get into a physiology class over the summer (we have silly rules at my college where you can't take micro or physio without having first completed anatomy) much less complete it by then. I don't want to have to wait a whole extra semester when I could have studied physiology on my own.

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The Risk is my application is due on August 15th and I don't know if I'll be able to get into a physiology class over the summer (we have silly rules at my college where you can't take micro or physio without having first completed anatomy) much less complete it by then. I don't want to have to wait a whole extra semester when I could have studied physiology on my own.

Well.... It's a big gamble, but I suppose you can always just not send the results of your first time taking it until you know how you score. Expensive to take it twice, but it sounds like your options are limited.

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I would wait it possible. Just because you took anatomy does not mean you know physiology. It takes a semester of studying and lectures to understand it. "Brushing up" on it will do fair well on the Hesi IMO

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