how do i create a topic?

Looks like you figured it out....


But more specifically, select the forum you want to post in and click the big blue button that says, "Start a topic."

i can't find the 'big blue button'.. can you teach me where to go, starting from home =) thanks!

Go to the very top of the screen..where it says Nurse Critical Specialties APN Student etc
Click one of those tabs...a new screen will open with subtopic areas, click the area you want to post it. Once you do that, the "start new topic" will be at the top (its blue).

When you select any forum, the blue button is found on the right and reads, "Start a Topic", then select the arrow on the dropdown menu on that blue button, "New Topic". Then, make a title, fill in the body of the post, and scroll to click "Submit Topic".