those who have learned A&P(I) give me any suggestion please

tfleuter, BSN, RN · May 29, 2009

I took a chemistry class that had orgranic chem in it, but not the sole focus, so I only have a few weeks worth of it. I am taking physiology right now and doing fine w/ what little O chem I have. I am half way through and maintaining an A. I guess I will have to see if this will continue to be the case for the second half of the class.

myangelcanfly · May 29, 2009

My state doesn't require organic Chem, and I have already taken A&P I and passed it. All I can tell you is study like crazy and find a study group.

tracel23_30 · May 29, 2009

I had only taken Chemistry 101 when I had A&P and didn't find it to be a problem. I did have to spend some extra time reviewing a few aspects but passed the class with an A. Good luck!

CrunchyMama, ASN, RN · May 29, 2009

My school requires you to take chemistry before taking A&P. It was just basic chemistry and really hard I thought because I hate chemistry. it really didn't help much with A&P except for the little bit of chemistry in A&P1, but you get taught it over again when going over it. Good thing because I took the chemistry like 7 years ago and don't remember much. Good luck!

Seyma · May 29, 2009

I would say taking an organic chemistry class would help. Of course you have to take regular chemistry before you can take organic but I found it really helpful. You can pass Anatomy and Physiology without it but I felt that I didn't run into as many problems understanding the chemistry based concepts as those who had no chemistry background. I also found it really helpful for Microbiology as well. Organic Chemistry usually can be taken as a combined course with Biochem. You learn a lot about bonding properties, carbohydrates and proteins, as well as metabolism of glucose. I started off as a chemistry major and then switched to nursing. I know some people don't really enjoy chemistry so of course I'm being a little bias when I say you should take the course. But you can still pass Anatomy and Physiology without it.

Lovelymo79 · May 29, 2009

I didn't take chemistry before A&P I (still haven't and I'm in A&P II) and I had no problems. We also didn't do much of the chemistry aspect..so that may be why! Just study hard..and you should be fine.

I got a B+ in A&P I and have an A average in A&P II. I take Organic Chemistry summer session 2 so we'll see how THAT goes! ;-)

abbyann · May 29, 2009

I just finished A&P 1. I stink at Chemistry, and there was only a small part at the beginning of the semester that had any chemistry in it. Somehow, I did really well on it.

neurontin · May 30, 2009

tfleuter, myangelcanfly, tracel23 30, CrunchyMama,Seyma.Anajafi,Lovelymo79, and jblackwell,

Thank you very much! Your suggestions are helpful.

I appreciate.

Sincerely,

Grace

BusyMomRN · May 30, 2009

At my school, we had to take BIOL I & II before A&P, but CHEM wasn't a prereq. I would suggest taking a digital camera with you to your lab. Place a pin and label in the target you need to learn (organs, muscles, and circulation of animal cadaver you are using) and use your camera to get a good pic. Download or print these out to study when you can't get to the lab and expect to do better on your lab practical. Hope this helps!

neurontin · May 30, 2009

Thank you very much, GAmom&nurse2be.

Your suggestion is concrete and useful.

Grace

KellRrn2b · Jun 2, 2009

most nursing programs dont require organic chemistry. At least mine does not and I took AnP and I was fine