In LVN/LPN school....

x_factor · Dec 1, 2011

If you are starting an LPN program at a school and this progam does not offer an A&P course, you need to run from this school. And fast.

Kaligirl02, ADN, BSN, MSN, LVN, RN, APRN, NP · Dec 1, 2011

The school does not offer it becuase you have to have it prior to enrolling. It is a pre-req not a co-req.

I took a&p i and II three years ago and am not sure if the ACTUAL nursing program focuses more on the body structures or the everything. I knew I needed to clarify my post. Thanks for responding!

maddiem · Dec 2, 2011

I would brush up on systems - just the general stuff. Go over major bones and muscles. Don't kill yourself on the stuff. Maybe pull out your text book if you still have it or some old notes and just review. It can't hurt!

Kaligirl02, ADN, BSN, MSN, LVN, RN, APRN, NP · Dec 2, 2011

Thanks a bunch! It's a good thing I didn't sell it on eBay.

AshleyinSTL · Dec 2, 2011

In my school, the cardiovascular system comes up in everything. Make sure you know all the workings like the back of your hand; it'll help a lot. But in general, I'd focus on the systems more than ionic and covalent bonds, etc. I think in the real world, it'll benefit us more to be really knowledgeable about the systems, how they affect one another, and how this "beautiful machine" of a body works (quoting an instructor). :)

KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN · Dec 3, 2011

My Med-Surg book has an A&P review for some of the different systems..it's really helpful. But yes, I do agree brush up on Cardiovascular, and Respiratory too. Good luck :)

Kaligirl02, ADN, BSN, MSN, LVN, RN, APRN, NP · Dec 3, 2011

Thanks a lot everyone! You were very helpful. I've started making flash cards, hopefully it'll jog my memory. I can't believe im 27 and am finding it difficult to remember things already!! I think I probably blocked out A&P ..... >shivers

Iridescent Orchid, CNA, LPN · Dec 5, 2011

I'd brush up on systems and all the other generals throughout the book. My instructor told me that we needed to know the 12 cranial nerves (along with the entire chart) as well, that it would really help us going in to our first semester of the program. This a great chart to refresh with: http://i2.squidoocdn.com/resize/squidoo_images/590/draft_lens9367851module101707271photo_1274378515Cranial_Nerves_Chart.jpg

AshleyinSTL · Dec 5, 2011

We just got into the cranial nerves today! Good call!

Kaligirl02, ADN, BSN, MSN, LVN, RN, APRN, NP · Dec 6, 2011

Thanks so much everyone!!!

Iridescent Orchid, CNA, LPN · Dec 7, 2011

You're very welcome! Best of luck to you and all of your endeavors!