Retaking A&P 1/2 after getting a C

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When I took A&P it was quite hectic.. we had a quiz everyday, and we had an exam every week. I was in a maymester class for a&p 1 (15-day course) and in a 4 week course for A&P 2. I after all the hard work, the first class I got a 79% and the second I received a 76%. Now that I am no longer at the community college, I am considering retaking both courses at a 13 week pace, but my adviser recommended that I don't. Unsure of what to do, what do you think?

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Tele, Outpatient Procedures, ER.

Hello xdrowe,

Do you plan on applying to a competitive nursing program?

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Yes, that is one of the reasons I would like to retake these courses. Aside from not really being able to retain all the information in such short time.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Tele, Outpatient Procedures, ER.

I would suggest retaking A&P I and II especially if the previous ones were so short and you feel like you didn't really learn much. A&P is important once you get into your nursing classes. It does help to have an idea of how the body works once you start those classes. Also, speaking from experience and though every program is different, getting the highest grade that you can in your pre-req science classes can be a major factor in being accepted into a program.

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I would suggest retaking A&P I and II especially if the previous ones were so short and you feel like you didn't really learn much. A&P is important once you get into your nursing classes. It does help to have an idea of how the body works once you start those classes. Also, speaking from experience and though every program is different, getting the highest grade that you can in your pre-req science classes can be a major factor in being accepted into a program.

Thanks for your advice, I think I will be taking them this spring.

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A&P is your foundation for nursing school: if it is not strong, you will crumble. You build on that material you learn in A&P, and sets you up for not only nursing school but for being a safe nurse as well. If you are looking to get into a school that is competitive, I would retake both classes and see if you can take ones that are longer than a month. For me, there is no way I would have been able to take A&P in a month, as there was just too much information. I received a C+ in both Anatomy and Physiology and retook both classes, receiving an A- in both the second time around. I also found that I was more focused the second time and understood the material better, which has helped me so far. Check and see with your school what your retake policy is, and retake if you can.

Good luck! :D

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A&P is your foundation for nursing school: if it is not strong, you will crumble. You build on that material you learn in A&P, and sets you up for not only nursing school but for being a safe nurse as well. If you are looking to get into a school that is competitive, I would retake both classes and see if you can take ones that are longer than a month. For me, there is no way I would have been able to take A&P in a month, as there was just too much information. I received a C+ in both Anatomy and Physiology and retook both classes, receiving an A- in both the second time around. I also found that I was more focused the second time and understood the material better, which has helped me so far. Check and see with your school what your retake policy is, and retake if you can.

Good luck! :D

thanks for the advice

i have never taken it at my current school xferred it in but i will definitely take advantage of the 13 week course i hope to make an A as well

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