Ivy Tech Thread

kgle · Aug 20, 2008

Awesome! I checked mine too and my disbursement dates are the same...the 24th of September!! Sweet!

coltsgrl · Aug 20, 2008

Indy people, check out blackboard...nrsg 106 is up already! woo hooo:yeah:

obicurn · Aug 20, 2008

Oh Man. I have a feeling the reading is going to be impossible to keep up with. For next week in Pharm alone, we are doing Chapters 1-4 and 6.

I wonder what the reading for the other classes will be like!!

coltsgrl · Aug 20, 2008

indy, have you started on it yet? I spent 2 days on chapter 3 and still don't know diddly about it!

Can we get an elementary Pharm class (Pharm 050), please??? :chuckle

Dannelboo · Aug 20, 2008

Oh Man. I have a feeling the reading is going to be impossible to keep up with. For next week in Pharm alone, we are doing Chapters 1-4 and 6.
I wonder what the reading for the other classes will be like!!

Here are some pointers for Indy students:

Don't sit down and try to get through 4 chapters at a time in Pharm....do a little at a time. Also, pay close attention to the little focus boxes in the chapters. You will see test questions from there. Really, the first test wasn't that difficult, the second one was harder, then the last ones were easier. The teacher gave us three opportunities for extra credit too. I recommend either printing out the powerpoints before each class to take notes on, or take a laptop. Pay attention to what the teacher repeats....because she does that for a reason. :loveya:

As for Med-surg.....honestly, I didn't read much because there was just no way. Even the teacher knows it is nearly impossible. You have seen the book, right? :no: Again, pay attention to bold print, focus boxes, and diagrams in the chapters. I suggest forming a study group for both classes as soon as possible. It was a great help for me.

Good luck everyone!!

obicurn · Aug 20, 2008

I picked up the Pharm book for a little bit but decided not to spend too much time because I didn't know for sure what we would need for the first week. I didn't want to study the wrong stuff. I've been reading mostly out of the Fundamentals book. I was surprised to find it an easy read, and actually interesting for a text book.

I have tossed around the idea of a study group, but I've always found that study groups are a huge distraction for me because they tend to go off topic quite a bit. I'll have to see what the people in class are like before I know if that's something that will work for me or not.

Thanks for the pointers!! And yeah.....that Med Surg book is massive!

Dannelboo · Aug 20, 2008

I picked up the Pharm book for a little bit but decided not to spend too much time because I didn't know for sure what we would need for the first week. I didn't want to study the wrong stuff. I've been reading mostly out of the Fundamentals book. I was surprised to find it an easy read, and actually interesting for a text book.
I have tossed around the idea of a study group, but I've always found that study groups are a huge distraction for me because they tend to go off topic quite a bit. I'll have to see what the people in class are like before I know if that's something that will work for me or not.
Thanks for the pointers!! And yeah.....that Med Surg book is massive!

I understand what you mean about study groups. It can really work if you keep the group fairly small and have those in the group who really want to study. Even a study partner works well.

The Fundamentals book is a good book, but the teacher skips around it a lot. Your lab quizzes (which are done online) are over the assigned chapters in the blue Fundamentals book. Not too bad, really.

obicurn · Aug 20, 2008

I wish all the books read like the Fundamentals text. It wouldn't seem like such a drag having so much to read every day. That Pharm book was just "uuuggghhhh" trying to get through. That might change once I learn a little bit and it isn't all Greek to me.

coltsgrl · Aug 20, 2008

boo...what class do we use the Atlas of Patho in? Do we just start from the beginning of it?

If you feel like you're givin' out too much info, let us know, cuz the last thing I'd want is for you to get in any trouble! ...but it sure is appreciated!!!

obicurn · Aug 20, 2008

I wonder if any of the instructors from Ivy Tech use this site. :uhoh21:

coltsgrl · Aug 20, 2008

even if they don't use it, i'll bet they check it!! :rolleyes:

stupidcancer · Aug 20, 2008

Just wanted to say, even though I just started this journey and am a long way from applying to the program it's incredibly helpful to hear from all of you who have been there and are starting. Thanks for the info!