Is it a good idea . . ..

hiddencatRN, BSN, RN · Nov 12, 2008

My school integrates A&P, so what you're thinking about doing doesn't sound that odd to me. If you can get to both schools easily enough and arrange your schedule in a way that works, why not?

You want to make sure you're not taking on more coursework than you can handle, but that applies to any combination of classes.

smellyacres, BSN, RN · Nov 12, 2008

They will support eachother in terms of the material. However, the difference between taking anatomy and physiology vs. a&p1 and a&p2 is that, in anatomy, you are learning the entire body in one semester, and in a&p1 you are learning half of the body and functions in one semeseter.

So keep in mind, if you do decide to do this, you are going to have to learn the entire body and the function of the entire body in just one semester.

These classes are meant to be taken in sequencial order, one semester after the next. My schools website for Physio even says that it is highly recommended to take anat before physio.

I'm sure there are quite a few people who take both at the same time, but it is a LOT of work. Is it more important for you to get them done faster? Or do better in the class? That's the main question you'll have to ask yourself, cuz you'll be in for a rough ride.

Good Luck!

OBGYN*RN · Nov 12, 2008

When I was a freshman we had A&P 1..A&P 2 and then A&P 3..we took one each quarter. To me it makes more sense to take Anatomy and Physiology together and have it be one class. Our professor would take about half of our lecture (which was about 2 hours) to go over the Anatomy of whatever body system we were going over & then the second half of the class would go to learning the physiology. To me it makes more sense to do it that way because these subjects go hand in hand. So if you can handle it I would take both.

9livesRN, BSN, RN · Nov 13, 2008

we also have A&P together, i think it is great because by it is the unity of form and function! it is great to learn anatamy by understanding the physiology behind it!!!!

kgle · Nov 13, 2008

I personally wouldn't. We have 101, 102, and 201. 101 is mainly anatomy with a tiny bit of physiology, 102 is mainly physio and a little anatomy, and 201 is all physio.

Its been hard enough with just anatomy by itself.

BellasMommyOBRN · Nov 13, 2008

i honestly wouldn't recommend it. in physiology they are going to expect you to know where everything is (from anatomy) and it's not something easy to do on your own.

i like the way my teacher put it. anatomy and physiology is technically a year long course. they had to split it up somehow so, it would be very difficult (in my opinion) to jump to the last part of that "year" without starting at the beginning with a formal introduction!

if you feel as though you can do it, than by all means go for it!

:) good luck

kgle · Nov 13, 2008

i honestly wouldn't recommend it. in physiology they are going to expect you to know where everything is (from anatomy) and it's not something easy to do on your own.
i like the way my teacher put it. anatomy and physiology is technically a year long course. they had to split it up somehow so, it would be very difficult (in my opinion) to jump to the last part of that "year" without starting at the beginning with a formal introduction!
if you feel as though you can do it, than by all means go for it!
:) good luck

i agree. in my class its like each section builds on the previous. you learn the anatomical directions, which then helps you to learn the skeletal system, which then is a huge help in learning the muscular system, and of course that helps you with the nervous system/brain. at least that is how my class is going and i find its a huge huge help.

Destination1 · Nov 13, 2008

Anatomy was a prerequisite for physiology at our school, so taking them concurrently wasn't an option.