Domo2009

Nah I'm from Ohio.

I definitely agree. My teacher even spent hours on end making her own diagrams for us. I still have them all. YouTube helped alot!! Some of the chapters I didn't even read because the diagrams in the book were so helpful. We're all different but flashcards are just busy work if you ask me. They just help you memorize. You cannot just memorize in anatomy.

Oh yeah, and I cannot stress enough how important it is to PRACTICE! Do the end of chapter questions and case studies even if they aren't assigned. This will be able to tell you if you understand the material. Some books have little case studies where you actually apply what you've learned. Try them. They are interesting and help tremendously. This is about being able to understand the concepts and explain them to another person, not just memorizing or "knowing". Think about it.... what good is a nurse if she knows all her stuff, but can't apply it? Hmmm. Hope this helps!

Trust me, the course is tough but if you are fascinated wirh how the body works, you'll truly enjoy it. You'll learn things in A&P and be able to apply some of the material to real life, even before starting the program. You'll learn alot but it just shows you how amazing our bodies are. It's a very comprehensive class but the resources are there. It's up to you to utilize them. Don't stress so much. I was intimidated at first because I listened to everyone when they said, "Oh my that class was terrible. I got a D!" So I got scared because I'm a 4.0 student. I now realize that each student is different and it turns out I was the person everyone came to for help with the material. Ome person's weakness can be another person's strength. Make friends, exchange numbers. Have that "go to" person that you sit next to. This person can help you. You'll be ok. You got this! :)

This is hard to say. If you haven't started classes yet I wouldn't worry about it until then. Wait until you see your assignments and start reading. You'll be able to judge better then. Trust me I hate extensive reading. Skimming is a waste of time because you're stressing about reading the entire assignment... so you're not even retaining anything. Utilize diagrams and figures in the book. Read chapter summaries first then jump into reading the assignment. As time goes on you'll be able to decide what is "skimmable" and what isn't. Hope this helps.

I got through A&P 1 & 2 without picking up a single flashcard. I utilized my book's diagrams and figures and studied them like crazy. The words come together once you understand exactly how something works. My anatomy teacher actually advised us to stay away from flashcards. Just find what works for you and stick to it.

Microbiology Intro to Women's Studies These are the last of my pre reqs and gen eds :)

Don't let other students or the syllabus intimidate you. I completed A&P 1 with a final grade of 103% and in A&P 2 my final grade was 105%. I had the highest scores in both classes (taken with the same instructor). Like someone said previously, sit in the front center. Always ask questions whether it's before, during, or after class. Utilize your teacher's office hours. Email your teacher if you're stuck while studying at home. Take notes and highlight in different colors. I'm a visual learner so I had a pencil pouch I brought to class with like 10 different colored pens and 8 different colored highlighters. As far as straight anatomy, colored pencils will be your best friend. Color pictured yourself rather than print in color. This enables you to see the true anatomy of how things are interconnected. A&P is not that bad. I loved it and I miss it actually. I start micro next week but I was told micro was easier... and also don't listen to other people when they say it's easy/hard. That all depends on the person. Good luck!

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I forgot to add something... are both BSN routes looked at differently to hospitals? Would a RN that graduated from a RN-BSN program make less than a RN who graduated from a traditional BSN program? Or does it not matter since both routes end in a BSN anyway?

Hello Everybody! I do apologize if this topic is posted elsewhere. I have been Googling since yesterday and decided to become a member on this site since I feel that I may be able to get better answers from real nurses. I am new to this site so please bare with me, as this whole forum thing is new to me. I am a pre-nursing student in Ohio currently enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C). I am already accepted into the ADN program and I actually start this January. I plan on obtaining my BSN, because I eventually plan on obtaining my Master's because my goal is to become a CRNA. My plan was to transfer to Cleveland State University (CSU) after that and do their RN-BSN program. I am a planner and I think ahead, so I have been on top of my pre-reqs. I was excited about starting the ADN program up until about April. Tri-C is currently having accreditation issues. They are still accredited by the state of Ohio, so that isn't the problem; their national accreditation is in hot water. Long story short, ACEN wanted to deny Tri-C of further national accreditation because of their lack of nursing professors who hold a Master's in Nursing (they expanded the program and apparently didn't follow certain guidelines). Tri-C appealed and the hearing was cancelled last week because they have come to an agreement with ACEN. According to ACEN, Tri-C is complying and is placed on "accredited with warning" status and will be reviewed again in April, and ACEN will make a final decision in June. Tri-C is a very good college on the community college level and is nationally known. Everyone keeps telling me that things will work out and that I shouldn't worry. Well, of course this bothers me. I have seriously been considering going to CSU for their traditional BSN program. The thing is though, I need to make a decision ASAP, as the deadline for early decision is January 1st. I would also like to make up my mind so that if I do decide to just get my BSN, I can tell my community college that I will not be attending their ADN program (keep in mind I start there in January). Getting into CSU's BSN program is not an issue for me. I have already met with the nursing advisor and my classes are good to go, and my GPA is high (3.98) and she told me with my GPA I would not have an issue getting in. I would be applying to start at CSU in Fall 2014. If I stayed at my community college, I would graduate in the Fall of 2015, and I'd apply at CSU to start their RN-BSN program starting in the Fall of 2016, and I'd have my BSN at the end of summer 2017. If I transfer to CSU for their traditional BSN program and start (hopefully) in Fall 2014, I would graduate in the Spring of 2017. So both routes don't have much of a different time frame, and that is because I have been on top of my classes. I am extremely torn. I would be very upset if my community college does not gain their full accreditation back. I actually have a feeling they will be OK, but there is always a chance that they won't. If they don't, I can still get my BSN without a problem, but I would have an issue getting a job at a magnet status hospital in the long run (this is what I was told). This is important to me because the master's program I plan on doing later at Case Western Reserve University is partnered with the Cleveland Clinic, and they are a magnet status hospital. It is also my dream hospital in which I would love to work at. The ADN and then RN-BSN route is obviously way cheaper, but I am willing to go $30,000 in debt if it means having a secured future. I really don't know if I should stay where I'm at, or just call it a day and go straight for my BSN. I actually do not plan on getting a job with my ADN, unless I get an offer, maybe. I am getting my BSN regardless. All in all, this all boils down to the accreditation factor. Yes, my community college is still accredited. But I do not want to graduate from there unless they regain full accreditation. What should I do? My family and friends don't realize how much of a big decision this is for me. Hopefully someone can provide some insight. Thanks in advance!