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Just because we think we are making the right decisions or think that we're making good choices, it doesn't mean that we actually are. I would pray for a lot of guidance and direction during this time!

I just went through a similar situation on Wednesday during my med-surg rotation. I (along with a classmate) were in my patient's room. We were talking with him and getting to know him. The room was very hot, and I was sitting by the heater. I told my classmate that I felt hot, and moved away from the heater. A couple of minutes later, I started seeing black spots and started feeling super hot and very weak. I tried to walk away from the room, but barely made it 10 ft away from my patient, and had to sit down. Next thing I know my instructor was rushing in with a wheelchair. I WAS SOOO embarrased. somehow I got to the wheelchair, I was still super dizzy and seeing black spots. 3 of my classmates were wonderful (along with my instructor). One got me apple juice and crackers, someone else took my blood pressure (which was 90/60) and someone else got a cold compress to put around my neck and forehead. WIthin minutes, I felt much better. Nontheless I was embarrassed!

Wow! This sounds exactly like what we are going through! I will graduate May 2010 as well. We have been married about 5.5 years and we really want to start our family. We decided to start trying in Oct./ Nov. 2009. We are excited about that. You are right! There's always something going on.

Hey... I'm taking A&PII this summer as well. My class starts on July 7th and ends on August 21st. I'm really nervous about taking this class in 7 weeks. I also took A&P I in Spring and got an A...I want to get an A in my summer class as well and I'm hoping that it's possible. Is there anything I can do to start preparing? I'm fearful of failing or not being able to handle it.

I'll be starting this fall at an ADN program, at 26 years old...the plan is to graduate May 2010 at 28 years old...God willing!

When you squeeze your chin, it folds it's a girl, but if it doesn't fold it's a boy.

Hi, I'll be taking AP II second summer session from July 7th to Aug. 21st (7 week course). I'm definitely nervous about it. I'm trying to figure out my study plan. How about you?

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! YEAEEEEEEEEE! I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL! :yeah:

:clpty:Congratulations to ALL! This is such an exiciting time. I also found out earlier this week that I got in...and it feels awesome! YEAEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!:yelclap:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

I just got an acceptance letter this week... There were about 500-600 applications and 110 seats available for the year.

CSANTOS, Forget I asked that question...I saw in your post that you el Cinco de Mayo. How are you feeling? Are you excited:lol2:? Nervous? Do you already have everything you need? I wish you the best! Congrats to you as well!

CSANTOS, You just got in to NS as well...right? I think I saw your post in another thread. When do you start?

I'm sooooo excited! yesterday I found out that I go in to Nursing School for Fall '08. I don't think that it's really hit me...I may still be in shock! I have orientation on June 16th, where I'll register for nursing classes, get my books and uniform. How exciting!!!!! I'm sure there are others out there feeling what I'm feeling. I'll be taking 2 summer classes to lighten my load while I'm in nursing school. This summer I'm taking Lifespan Psychology and A&PII. YEAHHHHH!!!:chuckle

Hello, I applied to MCC and I'm waiting to hear back from them. I received a letter on 4/15 stating that they were extending the notification date from 4/15 to 4/30...agghh:bugeyes:! Is anyone else waiting on MCC? I'd love to know... Thanks!

The school I applied to accepts 110. I'm hoping to be one of those...I find out April 30th. AGHHHH!

It always helps when other's have done what you are attempting to do. I might be taking A&P II this summer and it's about 6 1/2 weeks long. It seems like a lot of info to fit into 6.5 weeks. What helped you keep up with the work, and how did you organize your self? THanks for the input!

Hello, i'm also waiting to hear back from Middlesex County College (we should hear back this week coming up). St. Francis Nusing School takes applications for fall 08 until April 30th. Did you try to apply to UMDNJ? Hope this helps!:nuke:

Congrats!!!! I'm waiting to hear back and I should know in about one week.

Hello everyone, I've been taking A&PI this semester as well...and it's definitely been challenging, but very interesting. Are any of you thinking of taking A&PII or microbiology in the summer. I really would like to take both in the summer. I hear that it's pretty intense. I would take the first one summer session I and the other class summer session III. Any ideas, suggestions, input? Thanks!

Hey I think you'll do fine! All you can do is YOUR best. Remember that...sounds like you've studied a lot and you'll probably do fine. At this point I would suggest getting your mind off the exam by drinking some tea, watching your favorite show. If not you'll freak your self out. I recommend that you don't open your book at all because that just builds the anxiety level. You'll do fine!

Hello, I know it can feel very overwhelming and confusing. Be patient with yourself, you'll get it. I just took my practical on bones/skull on Saturday. I did great (thank the Lord!)... I agree with Sophia (it takes repetition). I wrote the the names of bones on flash cards and grouped them together. For example, for the sphenoid bone: I wrote sphenoid bone one one side and on the other side I described where the bone is located. I did this for every structure of the sphenoid bone (foramen ovale, foramen spinosum, foramen rotondum, optic canal, lesser wing, greater wing, etc). Once I was done with all the structures of the sphenoid bone I clipped it together. I did this for every bone in the skull and every structure within the bone. writing it down on the flash cards helped reinforce the name of the structure. Then once I was done with writing out all the bones and structures within them on flashcards, I reviewed them everyday for about 3 hours until the day before my exam. By the time I went to the test, I felt confident and knew them well. I think for me it took writing it down on flash cards, looking at the structure as I said the name of the structure, also identifying if I could see the structure from an inferior or superior view, and taking daily time to study to give my brain time to make connections. Hope this helps. You'll do great!

I graduated with BS in 2003 and went back to school Fall 2007 and I was scared as well. I was feeling anxious and nervous about not being able to handle it. I'm taking A&PI right now. The first thing I do is pray that during my study time I will be focused and that I will use the time effectively and productively. I also pray that I have a brain that's a sponge to absorb all the information I need to know and that God will guide me to focus on the information that I need to know and the info. that will be on the exam. I recommend you read: How to Get Straight A's by Gordon W. Green, it's excellent book. Go to every class, focus while you're in class and ask questions. Read the material before you go to class so that you have an idea of what the prof. will lecture on. Schedule daily study time and stick to it. I have lecture and lab on Saturday. I read the chapter that he will lecture on the week before. Saturday after class and Sunday I spend time doing flash cards on the information (lab and lecture). Monday I spent time re-reading the information. Tuesday I spent time writing notes on the chapter. Wednesday I spent time with the flashcards and going through them and the book. Thursday and Friday I can spend time re-reading the chapter, flashcards, e-mailing the prof. questions etc. This really helps me learn the chapters and become very familiar with the information. This helps me to not cram the week before the exam, but to learn the material as I go instead. I'm taking one class at a time, If you have other classes you may need to plan accordingly. Hope this helps:lol2:

Honestly, I think every school is different. This is the first year that the school I applied to is using TEAS, they use to use NET. I've called and I have asked what they'll look at and what they're looking for, but because it's the first year they are trying to figure it out. So, I'm really not sure, sorry I couldn't help more.