Ivy Tech Thread

...We are almost overloaded with resources. I never thought I would have TOO MUCH information helping me with all this info. We have the ATI site, The Point, review modules from ATI, literally just tons of info and I don't even know what to do with all of it yet. It's almost too much, in that it gets confusing trying to decide which resource to pull. I'm sure it will all come together over the next week or so but right now, it's just overwhelming.

First, thank you for responding, I appreciate that! I agree... I am so overwhelmed right now that it's to a point where I have to figure out what I am going to be behind on for the week. In Pharm we have to stay on top of each chapter but in fundamentals it's more of a work at your own pace thing... I dunno... I'm just feeling a little crazy right now.

First, thank you for responding, I appreciate that! I agree... I am so overwhelmed right now that it's to a point where I have to figure out what I am going to be behind on for the week. In Pharm we have to stay on top of each chapter but in fundamentals it's more of a work at your own pace thing... I dunno... I'm just feeling a little crazy right now.

No problemo =)

I think Pharm is going to give me the most trouble this semester. I have a hard time reading ahead because my mind tends to drift if I have no clue what I'm reading. Lecture, then reading is how I learn best but I'm finding out that won't work here. I need to figure out how to stay focused when I'm reading because if I read last, I'll fall behind. Hell, I'm already behind! I have to say I am really enjoying Fundamentals so far. It's ALOT of information in a relatively short time frame but it's at least interesting and I can make sense of it when I'm reading.

I guess the Pharm will come in time. I hope, anyhow!!

Hi girls, Im at Valpo and also very overwhelmed. We still dont have our pharm books and have a test on our next class over 6 chapters!!!! They said they will be here soon! We dont use either of those resources that you guys mentioned. However, our pharm instructor gave us quite a few sites that will be helpful.. I do agree with you guys I hope I will figure out all this soon!!!!!! Good luck all!

I think we're all feeling overwhelmed right now. It's like everything was thrown at us all at once. It's only the first week and I have no energy what so ever. Thank God, I have Sunday & Monday off to catch up on 12 chapters of reading and studying.

I normally don't look forward to my kids going with my ex-husband for the weekend.....that said.....This is Labor Day weekend and he gets them this year. They leave tonight at 6 and don't come home till Monday evening. Thank GOD!! LOL I get an extra day of study time.

I normally don't look forward to my kids going with my ex-husband for the weekend.....that said.....This is Labor Day weekend and he gets them this year. They leave tonight at 6 and don't come home till Monday evening. Thank GOD!! LOL I get an extra day of study time.

That's great! I mean... not that you'll be without your kids... but yea... I do mean without your kids. LOL. My husband works tomorrow but my next class isn't until Wednesday so I'm hoping this will save me and let me catch up on my reading. 16 chapters from 3 classes in one week is INSANE! I don't wish this on anyone! LOL. I just keep telling myself to take it one day at a time!!

I'm really glad my Pharm instructor seems to build her power points in the same order as the book. It makes my life so much easier. I'm sitting here looking at the "Points to Remember" at the end of chapter 1, and it pretty much mimics all of her slides for the chapter. I think I can probably get away with skimming the chapter and pay close attention to the review at the end and be ok.

Geeeez.....is it 6 pm yet??????????

I got my Pharmacology book today. I met a girl who had it over the summer and had a scholarship so she said I can have it!!!! One good thing happened today... and Indymom have a nice time with out your kids...

Hello to everyone. I've been reading this thread for a long time but have never posted. I am in the ASN program at Lawrence. I feel you guys about being overwhelmed. I have no idea where to start. Just wanted to say to you IndyMom that I have the same problem with staying focused when I am reading. I don't know how you feel about supplements but last semester one of my friends told me about these pills call Focus Smart. I bought the generic brand (half the price) at CVS and they really help me stay focused. Maybe it's what's in the pill or just the fact that I know I took it, I don't know but they REALLY helped me get through ANPII last semester.

Have a nice weekend everyone, it'll probably be the last long one we have until Thanksgiving. Hopefully I'll be able to use it to play catch up and maybe be able to feel like I am prepared for the week on Tuesday. ;-)

Hello to everyone. I've been reading this thread for a long time but have never posted. I am in the ASN program at Lawrence. I feel you guys about being overwhelmed. I have no idea where to start. Just wanted to say to you IndyMom that I have the same problem with staying focused when I am reading. I don't know how you feel about supplements but last semester one of my friends told me about these pills call Focus Smart. I bought the generic brand (half the price) at CVS and they really help me stay focused. Maybe it's what's in the pill or just the fact that I know I took it, I don't know but they REALLY helped me get through ANPII last semester.

Have a nice weekend everyone, it'll probably be the last long one we have until Thanksgiving. Hopefully I'll be able to use it to play catch up and maybe be able to feel like I am prepared for the week on Tuesday. ;-)

Welcome!!!!

I'm working on Dosage Calc tonight just to try and cement that stuff in my head. I make Pharm cards earlier and I'm doing my Vitals Signs reading and all that tomorrow.

As far as supplements go, I've been tossing around the idea of getting some Ginko Biloba.

Some nights, if it's been a really long day and I'm just restless, I will take Melatonin to get a good night's sleep. I've always suffered from a bit of insomnia and it's getting worse the older I get.

I will definitely look into the Focus Smart and see what it's about. Thanks for the tip =)

Question-

Is tuition (as in per credit hour $95) still the same for the ASN program? I know IUPUI bumps it up a couple hundred dollars, just curious to see how much it is for Ivy Tech.

As far as I know, it is still the same.

There are higher start-up costs and ATI testing fees, and the books are more expensive. There is an $80 fee for lab supplies also.