Made a 75 anatomy 1 dropping anatomy 2

[dz149131]

Hello, I need help deciding what to do. I got a C in anatomy 1 during my first semester and the current semester (2nd) I average a 70 on two lecture tests and 75 on two labs for anatomy 2. I told my anatomy teacher that i'm going retake anatomy 1 in the summer and anatomy 2 in the fall. She told me to maybe look into another major such as social work/ human resources. As she said very kindly that maybe i'm better suited for other majors and doesn't want me to waste time and money. I am currently going to drop as the drop date is today but i'm stuck wither i should change majors or just keep going. I'm really passionate about helping others and cant see myself doing anything other than nursing.

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

Please clarify. Are you saying you had a C in Anatomy I, retook to it, and now still have a C going?

Whatever, I would not take the advice of a teacher, you need to work it out with your academic advisor.

Best wishes with your decision.

[dz149131]

I took anatomy 1 got a C then took anatomy 2 as of now i average to a C. Dropping the class today and retaking it in the fall. Retaking anatomy 1 in the summer.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I am not one who candy-coats reality. You need to honestly assess why you have been unable to earn 'A' or 'B' grades in your anatomy coursework.

If your performance in these courses was the result of life's distractions (e.g., grieving the death of a loved one, working too many hours, abusive situation), go ahead and retake them. Strive for better grades.

If your performance was due partly to poor study skills, buckle down and adopt better study skills before retaking. Figure out what type of learner you are. Conjure up a study plan that meshes with your personal learning style.

Meanwhile, if your performance was due to difficulty understanding the material, I do not see the point of retaking these courses. Some Pollyannish respondents will say, "Never give up!"

However, some people have the academic horsepower to pull it off and others simply do not. Being passionate alone will not cut it in a course that expects students to know the structure of a nephron and/or describe the phases of the cardiac cycle from start to end.

Only you know which category you fall into. Good luck to you!