Need Advice Please! Math & Language Help

[Natasha A.]

I applied for the lvn program 2014 and luckily received a call back stating that I'm an alternate and have the opportunity to retest. its a timed test 25 questions in 25 minutes each section. That was truly great news to hear. i was told my score was reading comp 5th grade, math 10th grade, language 10th grade....I am in need of desperate help and have to retest this wed. ive been out of school for 10 years.

i already know arithmetic math ( decimals, percentage, fractions, area, perimeter,etc) my problem is applied math . it involves reasoning comprehension of mathematical concepts and multiple representations . i need to help with verbal aka word problems graphs and algebraic symbols, functions. i would truly appreciate any recommendations. :)

[RN3339]

For letters the rule is you use a comma after the salutation in personal correspondence and a colon in businesses or professional correspondence.

Dear Uncle John,

Dear Sir or Madam:

Professor Smith:

Dear Mr. Smith, (if a personal letter)

Dear Mr. Smith: (if to your boss or a business contact, etc.)

I think I have a better understanding of your triangular distance problems. You would use the pythagorean theorem which is a squared equals b squared plus c squared. The distance between the two points will be the hypotonuse (which is a in the formula and the longest side of the triangle). SO, if they show you the distance on one side to be 3 miles and the other side to be 4 miles then your calculation would be

a squared = 3 squared + 4 squared.

So now you have

a square = 9 +16

Then

a squared = 25

So, to get the distance and solve for a you take the square root of 25

a = 5

So, the distance between the two points is 5 miles.

IF the provide coordinates such as longitude and latitude the same principal applies, but you would have to follow the following in order to get your answer:

The Distance Formula: How to calculate the distance between two points. YouTube Lesson, interactive demonstration, with practice worksheet

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[Natasha A., CNA, LVN]

thank you!

You are such great help! How long have you been a RN?

[RN3339]

You're very welcome. I think it's great that you are so excited to get into the program and am happy to help you!

I've been in the medical field for ten years and a RN for four years. I worked in home health for more than half of that time including a year as a Clinical Care Manager at a company that did primarily private duty nursing and some skilled nursing visits. Most of our PDN cases were staffed by LPNs and they were really great. I taught several nursing education classes during my time in that position as well as training of nurses when they first started their cases. It was my favorite part of the job. Another nice thing in private duty is one on one patient care, but depending on the area of the country the pay isn't always as good as other options. I've since moved on to the hospital, but I still work a PDN shift here and there to fill in on my very first case that I had worked over a year. It's nice to see how the kiddo and family are doing when I get the chance to cover a shift. They say there is at least one patient you will always remember and he is definitely mine :-)

[Natasha A., CNA, LVN]

That is great to hear. I can tell that nursing is your passion and teaching is one of your great qualities. It seems like you have experienced as a nurse many great opportunities.i do know what mean when you say "they say there is at least one patient you will always remember" I also had a patient who i still stay in contact via email with her family... I wish you all the best in your journey.

[RN3339]

Thanks Tasha92337! I look forward to hearing about your success!