Opinions on Taking an Extra Class Please!

[tanner523]

Hi! I would love your opinion as to whether or not I should take "Principles of the Human Body" before I begin A&P 1 and 2. My school has no prereqs. for A&P 1 and 2, they only highly encourage you take "Principles of the Human Body". As far as my background is concerned, the only science class I have taken is Chemistry, no biology. I have already been accepted into a nursing program. So do I spend the money and take this class or save money and buy a book? TIA!

[Sunshine0425]

Quite honestly...I wouldn't. The class load is hard taking regular A&P classes, but it is highly doable. They probably strongly recommend the class b/c it means more money for the school....hehehe;) Maybe not...but I think it might be a waste of time!!! JMO!!!

[sunnyjohn]

Buy a book. Save your money.

If you are already accepted, why bother? Go to the library and get a intro A&P text and Bio text to brush up on the concepts. Look for a free or rental copy of the Standard Deviants A&P series or the Biology series.

(Unless you bio skills are very, very weak, that is all you should need.)

[Nurse-To-Be-Joy]

Save your money. You don't need to take an additional class. If you struggle in A&PI, there are some wonderful resources here to help you. Or maybe just pick "Anatomy & Physiology Made Incredibly Easy."

[sunnyjohn]

Save your money. You don't need to take an additional class. If you struggle in A&PI, there are some wonderful resources here to help you. Or maybe just pick "Anatomy & Physiology Made Incredibly Easy."

That is book is a wonderful resource! :thumbup:

[SummerGarden, BSN, MSN, RN]

I have to agree with everyone else. The only reason I would take the class is if I never took Biology in high school and I was applying to a Nursing Program. Since that is not the case for you, don't bother. Study A&P and you should be fine.

[tanner523]

Thanks! That's what I thought, but wanted to hear from former A&P students!