Summer A&P...

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I know that I'm about two months off making this thread, but I was wondering how ya'll felt about taking A&P as a summer course. They have two different sessions offered: one six week session and one twelve week session. I was going to go the safe route and take the 12week session. However, I have previous A&P knowledge... and I just bought the coloring study guide to help me brush up (lol).

Have any of you done it? Are any of you thinking of doing it as well?

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Specializes in Alzheimers and geriatric patients.

i'm taking an 8 week A&P class this summer. I got the coloring book to! and i bought flash cards (i love flash cards) and the cliffs notes study book for A&P. I actually though even though it isn't a full semster class, i'll be taking it by itself so i can focus soley on it.

Good luck!

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I'll be taking my A&P II in the summer 6 week course. It's the last class I'll need before my clinical work starts. From what I've heard, it's naturally going to be tough. A&P I was tough as a 14 week course, but I got my A. I am pretty much expecting to live breath and sleep A&P for those 6 weeks. Some people think I'm nuts for giving up 6 weeks of my summer. The way I look at it, if you are dedicated enough and want it enough, those 6 weeks will fly by and you'll be moving further down the path of nursing. Good luck!

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I was considering taking A&P II in 6 wks this summer, but have decided not to for reasons having nothing to do for school. Our regular semester is 15 wks, so 12 is not too much shorter. I'm in A&P I right now (which I've heard is the harder of the two), taking two other reading intensive classes, working, and taking care of a family. I study my tail off during any free time, and I have an A so far. As far as I'm concerned, it's only a taste of what nursing school will be like, so I see it as preparation.:D I think with prior A&P knowledge, the right mindset, and a little determination thrown in for good measure, you can do it. Good luck!

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I'll be taking it with two other classes though (that aren't intensive at all: Intro to Psych and the A&PI Lab.

I think I can do it!!

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I took Chemistry in a five week session last summer. I went to the library after class for up to two hours each day to complete the homework assignments and review the material covered in class. I actually found I preferred the intense focus (20 hours in class each week) versus my traditional A&P I class which lasted sixteen weeks.

I enjoyed it so much I plan to enroll in A&P II this summer (eight week session). I've been reading through the textbook in anticipation of the class. I did this for my A&P I course, and found just being a little familiar with the book really helped.

Good luck with your classes!

:lvan:

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Specializes in none.

I am going to be taking A & P 1 in the summer. It is an eight week course. It is the only class I am going to take this summer, so I think it should be okay. I am going to take the suggestions of some of the other posters and get the flash cards! Good luck to you!

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I will be taking A&P 2 in the first session of summer classes and Microbiology in the second session. Im ready for the work it will take. Ive been told by nursing students that taking science pre reqs during the summer gices you a small taste of what nursing school will be like. Im ready!!!:pumpiron:

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Specializes in CTICU/CVICU.

I'm finishing A&P I next week. After a "breather" week..A&P II starts on May 4th. That class is about 7 weeks..and then 2nd summer session, I'll be taking Chem..such a fun summer..

But, I'll start nursing will all of my sciences done (except micro - which I can take next summer).

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Specializes in ICU.

I'm taking physiology the first block of the summer (only time it is offered) and then anatomy during the second block. Each is 7.5 weeks long so I'm sure it will make for a busy summer, but I'm ok with that! I could wait to take physiology in the fall if accpeted into the nursing program, but I would prefer to keep my course load as light as possible the first semester so I can focus on the nursing classes and clinicals.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

i will be taking...

1st session

-general bio

-fundamentals of chem

third session

-A&P 1

I think if you want something...you can do it.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Clinical Documentation Specialist.

I'll be taking A&PII along with Micro during the 10wk summer session. I took A&PI during a 16 weeks semester and it is dragging so slow I just want to bang my head on my desk. I am SO looking forward to taking the next one during a shorter term.

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