How Much Time do You Spend Studying a Day for A&P

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I'm curious to see what it takes. How much time do you spend studying a day for A&P?

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I probably spent on average 1-1.5 hours per day.

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Specializes in SRNA.

I'm always curious about these questions in that while I understand that you are trying to get a feel for how challenging the course material will be, it truly is variable among individuals. Personally, I took Anatomy in a 6 week course during summer session, where we were in lec/lab 5 hours/day, 4/days per week. While the in-class time was pretty hardcore, it actually allowed for less outside study time because you were forced to absorb the material in person for 20 hours per week and there was no way to easily be let off the hook if our Professor questioned us about a topic. I understand that while I thrived in this setting, it was definitely a bit too nuts for many of my peers (thus they dropped).

My most successful strategy is this (applies to all courses): overestimate the time it will take for you to get the grade you want on the first exam or practicum of the course. Then, if you achieve what you want, you have a pretty good gauge of what it will take. If there is a bit of leeway in either direction, adjust accordingly. Often times, a professor will let you know which exams and topics require more effort or those that present a greater challenge, ahead of time.

Good luck, its intense but awesome! ;)

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I'm curious to see what it takes. How much time do you spend studying a day for A&P?

My AP I and II classes for 4 weeks each in duration. I went five days a week 5-6 hours a day of class. I would spend a minimum of 5 more hours at home each night studying.

That is what it took for me to feel comfortable with the information. Each person is different and some can soak up information like a sponge. I wanted to be sure I had a grasp on the material as I know it is going to resurface in my nursing core. I would say study until you don't have to look at your notes for the answer or for a hint about the answer.

Good luck in your studies.

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At this point-two weeks in- I haven't studied much since we are really doing basic chem and bio at this point. It feels more like a refresher class at this point, however, I am NOT oblivious in any way of how much harder it will be.

LOL-I have to say, I am thankful for the light anp load as of right now. Last week my family had the tummy bug, then I had a cholecystectomy on Friday, and my kids got croup over the weekend and into the week which required two doc visits and a ER visit.

Point of the story- "when it rains it pours"

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Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Flight.

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i took a&p1 this summer in 12weeks*on*sats and only had 10 days of inclass time...so it was ALOT of material to squeeze in week to week.[like 3 chapters a week, per test:uhoh21:]

but id say i spent a good 4-5hrs a week just on a&p1 and lab.

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Specializes in Med Surg, ER, OR.

I honestly only spent about 30min-1hr qod (not JCAHO accepted, I know) if i felt I needed to. Most of my time studying was spent in cramming for my exams and in doing my homework. The homework and quizzes really helped my grades. Now that I am in the nursing program, I realize that I must do well on my tests, b/c at my school we only have test grades (no quizzes or homework).

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I took it during the summer and spent about 5 to 7 hours per day studying. Each day was like a week, so if you figure it, it's about 1 to 2 hours per day.

MAKE SURE you are consistent...A & P is a subject you cannot cram with.

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I studied a LOT but I was taking an online class so didn't have the benefit of lectures. Minimum, 3 hours a day, max was between 5-6. So average, 4 hours per day. I was really stuck on getting an A . . . which I did. If I would've just wanted a C (which was what I needed) I'm sure I could've gotten away with much less studying. Oh, but my A&P also included microbiology, so you can imagine . . . it was tough!

Kelly

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