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Dec 28, 2008 01:23 PM

Did I win the lottery or is it a curse?

by jsuh

So I've been ordering my books from this website for sometime now. The prices are fair and shipping is quick. I always order my books early so that I could read it ahead of time so that I won't be overwhelmed when I go back to school after break. The thing is this time the company sent me the teachers edition. It has all the answers for the study guide and included the test bank for all my exams. They sent me 5 teachers edition. The question is do I use it? isn't it unfair for the other students? do i study like I never got it and then do the questions to see how i do? I don't want to cheat myself of an education and fail the nclex. What would you do?


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from lilybean
Old Dec 28, 2008, 01:27 PM

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I definitely wouldn't bring a teachers edition to class or show it to any of my fellow students, but I'd definitely be looking over it at home!
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from jak2010
Old Dec 28, 2008, 01:31 PM

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I might consider it a blessing in disguise...either way you're going to learn the material. But if you decide to keep them I would never say a word to a fellow student!! Good luck!
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from OC85
Old Dec 28, 2008, 01:34 PM

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I certainly wouldn't rely on a teachers edition, but I wouldn't feel the least bit guilty about looking over it toward the end of my studying to make sure I got everything. Basically, as long as you're not using it to avoid having to really "learn" the material, then I don't feel like there's a problem. Also, there's really no reason to worry about whats "fair" to other students; let them worry about themselves. Personally, I don't even see whats so "unfair" about the whole situation, anyway. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you had money to burn, isn't there a huge number of books and study guides available to help you learn the material? I really don't see a huge difference between looking over the teachers edition to check your work and buying additional study guides at a bookstore. Ultimately, its your choice, but I think you're making a bigger issue of this than it needs to be.

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I agree with the first two replies: Do NOT let your classmates know you have a teacher's edition. While I still believe that its not a big issue for you to have the book, there is always that one student that feels bitter about his own failure and wants to take others down with him.
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Old Dec 28, 2008, 01:42 PM

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I would not say a word to anyone. I would study my book and do my questions and try to find out my weaknesses on the subject and keep moving. Sometimes it is best to keep your mouth shut! Do your thing and please do not let anyone know.
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from jsuh
Old Dec 28, 2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OC85 View Post
I certainly wouldn't rely on a teachers edition, but I wouldn't feel the least bit guilty about looking over it toward the end of my studying to make sure I got everything. Basically, as long as you're not using it to avoid having to really "learn" the material, then I don't feel like there's a problem. Also, there's really no reason to worry about whats "fair" to other students; let them worry about themselves. Personally, I don't even see whats so "unfair" about the whole situation, anyway. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you had money to burn, isn't there a huge number of books and study guides available to help you learn the material? I really don't see a huge difference between looking over the teachers edition to check your work and buying additional study guides at a bookstore. Ultimately, its your choice, but I think you're making a bigger issue of this than it needs to be.

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I agree with the first two replies: Do NOT let your classmates know you have a teacher's edition. While I still believe that its not a big issue for you to have the book, there is always that one student that feels bitter about his own failure and wants to take others down with him.
You have a very good point about spending X amount of dollars for study guides. It does help that the book is highlighted for me with side notes in the margin and the exam questions have references to where I can find the answers and why.
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from Jules A
Old Dec 28, 2008, 01:49 PM

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I had this happen in a pre-req class. It was a help but it sure didn't reduce my study time. Definitely don't tell a soul.
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Old Dec 28, 2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jsuh View Post
You have a very good point about spending X amount of dollars for study guides. It does help that the book is highlighted for me with side notes in the margin and the exam questions have references to where I can find the answers and why.
Thats kind of my point: you could just think of it as a particularly thorough and well organized study guide. Like I said, if you're using it as a tool to learn, and not as an easy way out, then I don't think you have anything to be sorry for. Jules_A is probably right, too. I doubt it will really help you spend less time studying, but I do think it will help each hour to be more effective....
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Old Dec 28, 2008, 05:08 PM

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Lucky you
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from jsuh
Old Dec 28, 2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jules A View Post
I had this happen in a pre-req class. It was a help but it sure didn't reduce my study time. Definitely don't tell a soul.
lol did you get an A in the class?
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