[meditate]

I completely understand your frustration, because I am in the same boat. DON'T GIVE UP! A friend of mine suggested not to read the chapters in full, just jot down notes or make flash cards on the main ideas, or the main subjects your teacher is covering. Try not to overthink every situation. There is alot of info to cover and it is intense, but you can narrow it down by trying the above. Good luck to you. Keep on going, it will be over before you know it.

[nurz2be]

Iwannabeababynurse,


The hardest part of Micro is being able to prioritize what should be emphasized the most in studying. When I get to a new chapter, I read it over the night before class and write down all the bold and italicized words and defs. Our instructor gives us a PowerPoint handout which is an overview of the chapter and he basically only hits the high spots...like the processes of viruses and bacteria. I study with a group at least 4 times a week, even if it can only be for an hour or two after class...then we meet at least once for a few hours on the weekend. I find having other peoples viewpoints is a considerable help. If you are struggling, get with your instructor and get some help....See if she can suggest a tutor, someone who has already taken the class and did well....Most instructors don't want you to fail so take advantage of finding some assistance.

Hang in there....... You can do it!

[kristykat]

So far I've aced the first two quizes, but out first real exam is tomorrow and I still have tons of note cards to make and lots of reading to do. Ugh!

I would love to just sit at home and study but this job thing kind of prevents that...LOL!

[nurz2be]

Well gang,

I just finished my 4 week Micro class yesterday and all I can say is DANG! I squeeked, 90, out with an A. We had our written final, 250 cumulative question exam on Thursday. Our lab final started Thursday and ended Friday. We had to do a simple stain, gram stain (E.coli and Strep), a strep test, and a Enterotube (E. coli). It was a stressful and long 2 days.

Nursing classes officially begin Monday and I CANNOT wait! It is going to be hard, 16 months, but I am ready for the challenge.

GOOD LUCK to each of you in Micro.

[latinadream]

I just finished micro last semester! I was really nervous about the class, my final grade was a "b " i think I could of reached the "A" but the instructor was horrible!!!!!! I believe for all science classes are difficult but you can get around them if you have a good instructor that will explain the material. Overall the lecture was fair (even though the teacher was no understood) we had the book! The labs are interesting much different then A&P I thought it was a bit more complex! But everyone is different j personally don't care much for microorganisms but it was very interesting but believe me if I got a "b" with a teacher that was not understood and not just me the whole class you should not have a problem its a good experience!!

[txgrl23]

Just hang in there!! You can do it. I lucked out with my Micro professor. My class is an on-line class but we meet every satruday for labs/exams. We didnt even have to buy the textbook bc the exam questions come directly from her own notes that she has put together. Its a lot of memorization & info to retain! We memorize it all bc we have no idea what exactly will be on the test. I was real nervous come saturday! I studied my little butt off for 2 weeks for this test and made a 102 (i think there was a curve)! My last semester, my A&P2 class was a different story. Our professor would give us the review but it was soo general. So it was real hard to boil it down to the point bc one little section can have SOO MUCH TO IT. My suggestion is have your book open during class & bring a recorder. Dont try to jot everything down, just jot down the main subjects/phrases/words etc. That way you can go back to the book and read about what he/she was talking about in class. Also, sit in the front so your recorder picks up everything. Form a study group now while its early and get a tutor if you need it!! Its early in the semester to where you can still save your grade!!! Remember, NS is very hard and this is a preparation for it. Prepare yourself now

[dmaccnursing_student]

Congrats! I'm sure you are glad that class is over with!

[kristykat]

Well, I got my first exam back yesterday. I got an 89%...ONE POINT from an A! Ugh!!!

[compassionate1]

I also got my first exam back yesterday. I got an 83% and I was pretty happy with it!

[txgrl23]

Thats awesome!! That is your first test though, so we really dont know what to expect. Those are pretty good grades for the very first exam