Help!!! A&P has started!!!!!!

Nurse2b7337 · Jan 17, 2012

You guys are awesome I do record lecture from my iPad I flu d an excellent website called Quizlet.com where there are flashcards premade according to the subject. Or you can make your own. Those can be downloaded onto my iPhone which I use and try to look at quite often. The majority of you are saying get flash cards. So that's what I'll continue with. It's just so much but I'm going to get it and do my best.

momtojosh · Jan 17, 2012

what kind of recording device do you all use?....i have a recorder from when i was in LPN school 5 yrs ago....it is a mini cassete type....i would like a digital one so i do not have to rewind tapes.....how are they at picking up the profs voice from say...mid classroom seating?...do you keep them on your desk or closer to the profs?......

thanks in advance!!

mz.snuggly1 · Jan 19, 2012

Hey momtojosh! The recorder that I use is Olympus digital voice recorder VN-600. It has 4 folders if you record more than one class, It doesn't drain the battery like other recorders. It tapes around 40 hours and you don't need cassette tapes.

♑ Capricorn ♑ · Jan 20, 2012

@ nurse2b7337

i've never been a big use of the flashcard method. it doesn't work for me, to each their own i say. taping lectures can be helpful if you find yourself missing key information while in class plus you have the advantage of listening to them while studying. since, you receive powerpoints you pretty much have all that you'll prolly need. when i was in a&p all we had was powerpoint notes for lecture and i used them to study. the instructor would leave blanks in them so we could later fill-in the information, it gave us something to do while in class and at home.

what has seriously worked for me, was reading the book and re-writing my notes. there is just something that sticks when you're actually 'doing-something' than just passively reading it. which is prolly why many like flashcards. i personally can't stand it! :lol2: you could also purchase supplemental books which you may find useful.

leenak · Jan 20, 2012

Yeah I might feel like an oddball. Flash cards do nothing for me and neither does taping lectures. If I spent a lot of time in the car, I'd definitely tape lectures. Writing is the one thing that helps commit things to memory for me.

_firefly, BSN, RN, EMT-B · Jan 21, 2012

For anatomy, I would try to find the bones, slides, cadaver, whatever outside of class so you can keep working on touching and staring at the actual items you will be tested on. Sometimes these are made available in the library. Maybe you can make special arrangements with a professor to have access to the lab outside of class. Maybe even at another school. Try taking photos of what you are studying.

For physiology, just use the web to read the same material from different points of view and watch online videos. The more different ways you can expose your mind to the ideas the more likely you are to remember. The other trick is trying make associations with the ideas to each other or to things in the world. Make up silly stories, songs, mneumonics, acronyms, cartoons, whatever. When it comes to the test, it is these associations that can be used to trigger your memories.

As always, study partners can be great for bouncing ideas off each other and answering each others questions on things.

Nurse2b7337 · Jan 23, 2012

Momtojosh I think I have the same tape recorder. It has a USB on the side to plug directly into the computer. I am going to have to write and rewrite notes!!!

AliF · Jan 23, 2012

Yes, flash cards! I stopped making them towards the end of A&P 1 because I wasn't sure how much they were helping, and my grade dropped. And ask your teacher what information will be covered on the test. Some will let you know which parts to concentrate on. Good luck!

motivatedlilly · Jan 23, 2012

There is a self teaching manual called E-Z A&P on amazon.com by Barron. You should look into getting it.

It break down a lot of the things you learn in those dense text books. I go back to school this summer

and I have always purchased a self teaching guide for my classes as a supplement. I try to go with the

ones on amazon with 4 or 5 stars.

Nurse2b7337 · Jan 25, 2012

Motivatedlilly this is a great idea!! Thanks so much for this suggestion.

rockiesgurl · Jan 25, 2012

I did the following and got excellent grades in A&P:

1. Read the Introduction of a chapter, then;

2. Read the Review/Study Outline at the end of the chapter

3. Look through the chapter and get familiar with the pages and look for stuff that is interesting (you remember it better)

4. Read the chapter slowly and highlight keywords. Make notes on the pages. Draw little pneumonics/phrases/etc.

4A. Type up a chapter review of what you read. You can do this while your read or after you finish reading the chapter

5. Read the professors online lecture notes and/or your classroom notes

6. Go back and break down those parts in the chapter that were boring, complex or overwhelming. Those details always end up on a exam.

All this repetition reinforces your learning. And make sure to take breaks after 45 minutes of studying so that way you don't fry your brain! :)

Nurse2b7337 · Apr 20, 2012

Well, to check in with you guys my Final is on the 3rd and I'd have to say taping lecture, taking notes and study buddies is what has helped me succeed. Thx for so much of you help!!!