Prereq classes vs. nursing school

[coopman712]

Just curious if anyone here has heard or even experienced the difference in the course work for the 2. I am taking prereqs right now: Microbiology and then Anatomy & Physiology. The study load I find is incredible for my micro class. Tons of memorizing, etc. Obviously I know nursing school is a lot of work, but I assume there will be less studying for memorization and more hands on work like care plans, etc.? Can anyone share any experiences?

[coopman712]

I think that A&P will be harder, but maybe that's just my nerves talking. I'll start nursing classes in the fall.

From what I hear, it is again a *different kind of difficult.* Those I know who have taken A&P said it is much more stright memorizing than Micro. Although I gather a lot of it all depends on the professor you have and their style of teaching and assessing. I took Micro first, b/c schedule wise it is what worked. I find it tough, but only b/c my professor's tests are brutal. He asks such obscure information.

[Cinqly, BSN, RN]

I took Micro first, b/c schedule wise it is what worked. I find it tough, but only b/c my professor's tests are brutal. He asks such obscure information.

My micro professor is like this as well. We take open-book online quizes after finishing each chapter, and some of the questions are the most random, minute details from the book. The majority of the exam questions are from the quizes. I just make sure to study the quiz questions in addition to my notes come test time!

[MB37]

Where I went micro was a prereq for A&P. So was chem.

[allthingsbright]

Hi!

I am a junior in nursing school, and if I'd have to compare I would say taking 2 nursing classes has a study load like that of A&P and Micro together PLUS you add clinicals which adds a lot of paperwork time and actual floor time. You will be BUSY!

GL! :)