Jeff G

Jeff G

Chemistry/Physics Teacher at a community college.

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  1. Science heavy nursing specialties?

    Jeff G replied to Whatwouldjockosay's topic in General Specialties

    Applications of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics are everywhere in medicine (both the human and vet kinds). When I teach these courses, I always include applications of the basic...

  2. PORTAGE LEARNING

    Jeff G replied to Kcometh's topic in General Students

    I teach online introductory Chemistry and general Chemistry at a community college so I have a unique perspective about Portage/Geneva College. Here are a few things one should be aware of. Portage...

  3. PRACTICAL NURSING SHERIDAN COLLEGE

    Jeff G replied to Shrruti Amitkumar Bhatt's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I teach Chemistry and I have never asked a student whether copper or brass is a better conductor or insulator. That type of question seems a bit out of place to me. It would not be a fair question...

  4. Help! pre nursing student worried online class won't count!

    Jeff G replied to cookie123d's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A good portion of your tuition $$$ goes to overhead such as advertising, capital building projects (I.e., new buildings), etc. and not to instruction. I teach online Chemistry and physics and the...

  5. West Coast University spring 2019

    Jeff G replied to EWKstudent_nurse's topic in California Nursing

    All of my on-ground Chemistry and physics courses have been converted to online. We have to protect our students, faculty, staff, and the greater community. I have had discussions with various...

  6. CRNA Admissions GPA/ Years in ICU

    Jeff G replied to Sara Marie Lawless's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The math minor could be considered a good part of a "career insurance plan" in case you have to change career directions due to an injury/disability. This is something I bring up to students I...

  7. A & P with no science background?

    Jeff G replied to GreenMagus87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I teach Chemistry and physics at a community college so I have a unique perspective. When I advise students, I recommend they take no more than 2 science courses per term. I mention this because...

  8. Organic Chemistry

    Jeff G replied to dreamerachiever's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In my online organic Chemistry course, I cover topics that are relevant in the medical (and vet) fields. For example, I discuss the acid/base properties of molecules and how they affect absorption...

  9. Organic Chemistry

    Jeff G replied to dreamerachiever's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Be cautious about taking graduate level Chemistry courses. They assume you have significant background knowledge. In my opinion, as a Chemistry/physics instructor, the graduate level courses are...

  10. inorganic chemistry online

    Jeff G replied to melaninatedSRNA22's topic in General Nursing

    Good question! We use lab kits from suppliers such as eScienceLabs, Hands-on-Labs and Carolina Scientific. The students get to do various experiments at home just as in the real lab. Given the...

  11. Chemistry

    Jeff G replied to studentbear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I teach Chemistry and physics at the community college level for both online and on-ground delivery. Here is what I tell my students: Never be afraid to ask questions and be sure to ask lots of...

  12. Having a hard time with the physical science section

    Jeff G replied to SanSam's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    You can always ask me a Chemistry or physics question. I teach these courses at a community

  13. inorganic chemistry online

    Jeff G replied to melaninatedSRNA22's topic in General Nursing

    Good question! All of my online science courses have labs associated with them. We have two ways to do labs for distance learning students--both Chemistry and physics. 1.) We use lab kits from...

  14. ABSN Pre-reqs

    Jeff G replied to hr2020's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is great news!

  15. USAGPAN 2021

    Jeff G replied to Bonnie Bailey's topic in Government, Military

    I am glad that you found that online course at ICCC. There are only a few options nationwide for that particular course. ICCC is definitely less expensive than some of the alternatives. I should...

  16. Current Nurse Seeking Advice

    Jeff G replied to murse201717's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Graduate science courses can be challenging. Even for me as a Chemistry/physics teacher at a community college, I found some of those courses (such as immunology) rather challenging. The major issue...

  17. Gen Chem Without Lab

    Jeff G replied to PuppiesandPsych's topic in Online Distance Learning

    UNE is definitely a "brand name" school, but it is expensive (as compared to other options such as North Central Missouri College and other community colleges). As far as financial aid goes, you will...

  18. nutrition

    Jeff G replied to seericap's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good

  19. Please...please...Help

    Jeff G replied to Prernafraid's topic in General Students

    Although you may not see "Chemistry" in daily activities, I can assure you that the principles of Chemistry are everywhere. One just has to investigate a bit. There are myriads of applications of...

  20. Organic Chemistry

    Jeff G replied to dreamerachiever's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Generally speaking, the more good grades you have, the better your application will be. At present, in my online classes I have a few students who are applying to anesthesia

  21. inorganic chemistry online

    Jeff G replied to melaninatedSRNA22's topic in General Nursing

    "Inorganic Chemistry" is the old-school term for "general Chemistry". Currently, enrollment in online courses is increasing due to logistics and now the coronavirus pandemic. I teach online (as...

  22. Do you need chemistry before starting school

    Jeff G replied to MQ Edna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you have a choice, I would recommend getting the Chemistry courses out of the way before starting your program so that you can focus on the core courses and not try to juggle Chemistry

  23. Chemistry - how much is used in school?

    Jeff G replied to stormii's topic in General Students

    I can't answer about the details of the nursing school curriculum since that is out of my area of expertise. (I am a Chemistry and physics teacher.) However, Chemistry is the basis for the myriad of...

  24. Microbiology and Chemistry at same time

    Jeff G replied to cysmith87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I get this type of question often. I give the students a copy of the syllabi and the course checklist so that they can see what is required and they can make a more informed decision. Personally, I...

  25. COLLEGE OF MOUNT SAINT VINCENT

    Jeff G replied to kmgxo's topic in School, College Programs

    Usually, if a program requires 1 organic Chemistry course, then taking the first term course (I.e., Organic Chemistry 1) of a two part series (I.e., Organic Chemistry 1 and 2) will be sufficient. If...