I don't understand anatomy, but I did well in patho!!

[stacylethani, BSN]

I got a C in my A&P 1 and my A&P 2 class, and I definitely do not feel strong about my anatomy background. However, I got a B in my pathophysiology class! I understand patho much more than I understand anatomy (which makes no sense, but let it be)!

I'm reviewing anatomy now over the summer. My biggest challenge is learning the bones and muscles. And tips or websites or videos would be so helpful and appreciated!!

[Miss Infermiera2b, BSN, RN]

I was told by my A&P professor that anatomy was way easier than physiology, but I found the opposite to be true for me. I really had to work for my A in anatomy lab, but physiology was a breeze. One thing that a lot of people suggest for anatomy help are anatomy coloring books. A fun way to memorize anatomy! I'm glad you're still working on your anatomy before you continue with your nursing education.

[Rduncan2]

This give me hope because I take Patho in the fall and I don't really understand anatomy either.

[Quetzalcoatl]

Sad that in A&P you learn things you don't need.

I work with a hospitalist that agrees; she said you don't need the anatomy as you can Google it if you want, but you use the physiology.

I also did better with pathophysiology. It's more relevant and interesting to the practice of nursing.

[NicuGal, MSN, RN]

I have to strongly disagree with the hospitalist who told you this. You have to have a good strong understanding of NORMAL anatomy to understand the ABNORMAL and how it affects a patient. If I didn't know the normal anatomy of the human heart, I would not know why the congenital heart syndrome my new admit has makes him really sick or not so sick or why it needs correction now or it can wait 6 months. Or if I need to have certain medications on hand right there when the kid gets to me. I can't be standing there googling when I have a sick kiddo in front of me.