starting Anatomy tomorrow!

2011NursingStudent · Jan 19, 2011

Yep, me too, and Microbiology today! Eek.

chuckles1114 · Jan 19, 2011

I just finished A&P 1 and this is what got me through- I answered ll the review questions after each chapter on paper- I find writing it out helps me remember better. I re-wrote my notes from class and added drawings in color ( I am not an artist, but just so I could visualize) I also went online- some books have an A & P website with practice tests and review. I did those for each chapter, and re-did each review test multiple times. I used 3 X 5 cards for definitions as well as body parts- like for tissues, I copied my lab book, cut out the pics of different tissues, or bones, and pasted them on the front and then the answer on the back. It was a great help in memorizing all the bones, muscles, and tissues. The biggest thing is to do something every night to keep it in your mind. You cannot do a cram session before the test with A & P! Good luck! I enjoyed it, I think because I put a lot of time into it and tried really hard to understand the material.

staceym · Jan 21, 2011

Thank you for those tips! I have a great professor and he has pretty direct notes which will help cut out any unneccessary information for the tests. I also bought an Anatomy coloring book and notecards to help with extra study.

2011NursingStudent · Jan 22, 2011

How did you like your first class? I really enjoyed mine!! I decided to purchase the Anatomy Coloring Book as well, although a $24.99 version - Barron's I think it was with a blue cover and some plastic colored pages I have yet to figure out =) My goal for this weekend =)

staceym · Jan 22, 2011

My first class was awesome. I really like my professor and the way he presents his material. Bonus: NO comprehensive final! I got my Anatomy Coloring Book 2 days ago and I'm going to buy some coloring pencils for it today and bust it out! How was your class?

ErinRN2B · Jan 22, 2011

Note cards. Note cards were the key for me "getting" A&P. I know a lot of people fret and worry about A&P, but once I got a good handle on my study skills, the course was pretty easy for me.

Chameleonchick · Jan 22, 2011

I'll be starting anatomy and micro this semester, on monday to be exact! I know I will be in for a lot this semester. I bought like three packs of index cards the other day to start making flash cards ASAP.

Shanny246 · Jan 23, 2011

Definitely read every chapter, and take notes while you read. Some of my chapters were so long that I had about 20 pages of notes! But I got an A in the class :) Do the online practice quizzes and tests, they are very good. Do not get behind, or you will end up reading and studying 3 chapters in 2 nights for a test (been there and done that...no fun!). You will be fine :)