stacyinMD

Thank you so much for posting this!! I can get a head start on A&P II over the summer :)

Ooops... sorry I meant neutralized. I had a question on an assignment I turned in tonight. I can't remember exactly how the question was phrased...it was a dilution question. But I was able to get the answer. Thanks though!

PH question If you an acidic solution that has a pH of 1 and you add a basic solution that has a pH of 1 they would neutralize right? So would the pH of the combined solutions be 7 or 0? TIA!

Thank you so much!!!

Great thread! I'll be studying my A&P text in preparation for taking it this coming fall. Does anyone have a syllabus or an outline they could share to help me with some of the basics? TIA!

Oh ok....love powerpoints and objective lists! :) My Chem professor started posting the powerpoints online, I think they have been key in my success in the class. Love 'em! Stacy

how do i do this...lol. when i sit down to read a chapter it takes me about 2-3 hours depending on the number of pages. i first write down all the terms that are unfamilar to me...i'm sure there will be tons in nursing. how do you manage large amounts of reading. and then i write down everything that i think could be important...this could be complete paragraphs... yikes! how do you determine what is most important? tia, stacy

Hi Malia, I think part of my challenge lies with the math. It's taken me about 3 weeks to figure out Stiochiometry...lol. I spent SOOooo much time trying to figure it out and now that I finally get it, I'm like "Duh!" How much math is involved in A&P? I do well with memorization for the most part. I haven't figured out away to incorporate flash cards in Chemistry that works well for me yet. Thanks! Stacy

This is so me! I spend about 6+ hours 5 or more days a week....just on Chemistry. I think I have a B average and we're half way through the semester. I'm also taking a psy. class on line...and I am exhausted! I always feel like I'm behind and that I didn't study enough, or enough of a certain concept or area. I also have to take A&P 1 and 2. Please tell me it will be a little easier than this. I know that the nursing program is pretty rigorous. Please tell me I won't experience this type of studying/exhausting tiredness for the next 3yrs...lol. Stacy

I'm taking Chemistry this semester. The course is very well laid out and a chapter outline was provided by the professor so I try to use them as pre-tests. When I sit down to do my textbook reading, I first define all the terms, writing them down helps to commit them to memory. Then I read the material, afterwards I go through it again using the study guide outline as a guide and create possible test questions and try to answer them. I try to do as much of this as possible before the lecture so that I can ask questions if I need to. I also review the notes and questions everyday, I know some people aren't able to do this everyday, but I would recommend doing it at least a few times a week. And then I study for a few hours a few days before the test. This is the first semester that I've used this method, don't know why I didn't think of this before. LOL My first Chem test I got an A :) I'm using this same study method for my Psy. class and have my first test this week so I'll see if it worked too. Hope this helps :)

Hi I'm Stacy from Maryland :) I'm 25, married w/ one child who's 5. I'm taking two prereq. courses this semster and have 3 more classes to take. I hope to start the nursing program in Fall 2007.

Just wanted to offer you a hug! Just know that you can do this!! But do this for you! We're here if you're feeling lonely :)

Oh...I wonder if I'll need it for my course. What does it do exactly. Are you taking a 100 Chem Course? I only need one class which is like a 101 course but designed specifically for health majors. Good luck trying to get it to work. Do they have a FAQ or technical questions page on the website?

Hi There, I haven't needed to yet, but I have no idea how to. I still have my manual for the calculator though. Scientific Notation is the only thing we've needed to use our calculators for so far.

Thanks so much Malia! I tried your trick...I had to use superscript for scientific notation. Stacy

Thanks so much for this link! I forwarded to the students in my chem class. Very helpful! Stacy

Hi Everyone, hope your semester is off to a great start. I'm fortunate enough to have two professors who seem approachable if I need help. I have a question I forgot to ask before leaving class last night....does anyone know how to do subscripts using microsoft word? I'm trying to type my lab report and I can't remember how to do this. Thanks so much!!! Stacy

Welcome! I'm sort of a newbie too.

I'm married with a 5yr old DS. My DH makes a decent salary and we manage pretty well. But If I weren't so frugle we wouldn't! I do a few things to cut costs 1. We shop at costco once a month and stock up. We usually spend about $300. We only shop at the grocery store for bread, milk, and fresh veggies and fruits. And I only buy what's on sale and or generic brands. At the most we eat out once a month as a family. Although DH buys lunch a few times a week. 2. I use coupons whenever possible. I only buy the newspaper on Sundays if I'm in need of coupons. 3. If it's not a necessity we don't buy it. We do splurge sometimes on things like family dinners out, movies, ect. But I still try to use coupons if possible. 4. Sign up for clubmom.com ...you can earn points for things that you normally buy and can redeem them for gift certificates to grocery, clothing, and other retail stores. Even restaurants and movie tickets! 5. DH and I buy clothes for ourselves as we need them. Usually twice a year...summer and winter. I usually wear sweats, T-shirts, slacks, and sweaters so my wardrobe isn't too expensive. But if you are required to dress for work try buying four or five pairs of pants and more tops that you can mix and match. I try to get my DS clothes on sale when ever possible, but I don't skimp. I buy clothes and shoes that are durable. In the long run it saves us money. We also buy some of his clothes a size bigger...boys can get away with it! LOL HTH!

Congrats! Good luck with your interviews!

I would have loved that class! I'm thinking about forensic nursing..but I don't know much about it. Stacy

Are you required to do clinicals and labs with online courses? How is it arranged?

Can I join too :) I'm taking Fundamentals of Chemisty... I think it's a comprehensive chem. (general, organic, and biological chem) course specificly for nursing/medical students here at my CC. Math is not my friend, so I'd love any tips you may have for remembering conversions and calculations. Stacy

I don't plan on taking online courses. I was curious about them. My email box is being bombarded with info on online courses. I usually delete them but now I'm intriqued :)

As a traditional degree? I keep getting emails about online nursing programs. How is it possible to obtain a nursing degree without the hands on clinicals? Are online programs typically geared toward BS or MSN degrees? Those of you who have earned a nursing degree via online courses, did you find it difficult to find a job? Do you think the online training was sufficient for the actual responsibilities in your day to day job? Thanks...an inquiring mind :) Stacy