I can sure use some HELPPPPPP!!!

Published

hi everyone!

i have been studing for our next test in a&p and have found some really useful, great websites that have been suggested here. i am really having a hard time trying to associate and remember things like: coracoid process, olecranon fossa, capitulum, condyle, epicondyle, styloid process, intertrochanteric line, you get the picture. i am using my homemade flash cards, looking at various websites, etc...if anyone has any suggestions, i would really appreciate it! thanks!!! :bow:

Up Vote Up Vote ×

What you're doing already sounds like a great start. I memorized my homemade flash cards. If you are studying the bones, which is sounds like you are, I would find a diagram of the human skeleton and memorize where each one you need is. I also used the anatomy coloring book which helped a lot. If your textbook has a cd rom or a website, that can be helpful too. Good luck!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Psych, Emergency, Med/Surg.

I was skeptical about "coloring" but it really does help. I also bought a voice recorder at office depot for about $40 AND recorded all my notes. I would take it EVERYWHERE.........while running errands, jogging, waiting in traffic, you get the drift.

Good luck, HTH

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in LTC.

Well everyone is different. But my learning style is auditory, so I tape the lectures and read a loud and this really helps me.

Also, design quizzes for yourself, test your knowledge before the actual test.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Netter smanual helps me, and it may sound funny, but I always touch myself on the anatomical part we are studying. It looks weird in the library when you appear to have an insane twitch, but come test time - Oh Baby! Also, a classmate of mine pronounces her terminology how it is spelled and not how it is pronounced - that helps her.

Good Luck?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Hi,

Those anatomy and physiology coloring books really helped me and many of my fellow pre-nursing students. I think you're also smart using flash cards. I kept them in my pocket or purse and reviewed them every time I had a few extra minutes. I also posted terms, pictures, charts, etc. on the wall next to my treadmill and sort of killed 2 birds with one stone - getting exercise and learning my physiology. I also recommend starting or joining a study group with one caviat - be careful that the members are really there to study and not gossip or goof around. (cell phones should be off or at least on vibrate, no texting during the study session, etc.) Be particular about who you study with and where you study. Check out your schools peer tutoring program - many schools have them and they are usually free to all registered students.

Finally, find a method of dealing with your stress. Whatever works for you is fine - deep breathing, meditation, etc. You'll find that stress reduction is very important in nursing school and you will be ahead of the game.

Cheers and good luck!:rolleyes:

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Hi everyone,

I just want to thank you for all of your ideas. I can use it! lol...:yeah:

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion