nspeed22

I would say it is better than BMI, but I still think electric bodyfat composition measurements or water buoyancy tests are most accurate.

According to BMI I am obese, borderline morbid.....and oh...my bodyfat is 9%... BMI can be inaccurate, body composition is a much better tool. And sara, how can you say something like that and not realize it is rude and degrading. Not all people think a BMI of "20-22" is the "best" body. You have no idea what the person you are insulting body looks like, nor do you have the right to critique....lets keep the conversation pleasant please:mad:

I also think that my Fundamentals prof will be male next year

I'm a freshman at Pitt second semester. My AnP 1 and 2 and Micro (along with some lib arts requirements profs) profs are male. The anatomy prof is awesome and by far the best prof i've had so far. The micro teacher is absolutely horrible (and not because he is hard). My intro to nursing, informatics and lifespan development teachers are all females. I'm assuming most of my clinical instructors next year will all be females but we'll see.

Ahhh...it sucks being in nursing school and wanting a relationship at the same time. Theres a girl in my program that i've fallen for, but as a previous poster said, I don't have to courage to ask her out due to awkwardness of rejection or the potential breakup. I almost feel like I'm missing out on life. Oh well, I guess i'll play it cool and if she approaches me on the subject then maybe i'll consider doing the unthinkable...a relationship in nursing school:nono:

The key to working out effectively is to have a plan. Don't go to the gym without a plan of action, otherwise you'll either do too much or too little. If you firmly tell yourself "I'm doing 20 minutes on the treadmill", you will more likely reach that goal. Its also very important that you have a small preworkout meal about 30 minutes prior to workout. This should be a combination of complex carbs that will not spike your blood sugar too fast and a decent amount of protein. Minimize or eliminate fat preworkout because it stays in the system long and will weigh you down. A good option may be a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread and fruit. Having a small meal postworkout is also a good idea if you are looking to gain muscle. This meal should be a simple carb that will be digested quickly and again a moderate amount of protein. Fat will slow the absorption of the post workout meal so avoiding it is optimal. A banana and whey protein shake is a good option. Or some skim milk if you don't want to buy whey. As for the workout itself, I don't know if you have tried weight training, but it will do wonders for you combined with cardio, rather than doing cardio alone. Look up a workout routine on line, you will get many options for men and women. Stick to a routine you like and fit in your cardio sessions on off days or right after you lift. Lifting will improve your cardio workouts (and vice versa), and significantly boost your resting metabolism. Start a novice weightlifting routine and progress slowly. I am very into bodybuilding and working out/nutrition, so feel free to email/pm me if you have any questions. Good luck and hope this helped!

Hi- I'm currently only in my second semester of a BSN program, but my ultimate goal (since highschool) is to become a CRNA. I know I have a while to go, but seeing how fast this first year has flown by, I know it'll come sooner than I think. I want to start getting the credentials now that will make me a more competitive applicant. I have the GPA down so far, with a 3.95 (stupid A- in an elective ruined my 4.0:devil:). My only concern is my involvement in University activities like NSA (nursing student association) and similar organizations. The school never really made too much effort in recruiting people to join, so I kind of just put it on the wayside and focused on my studies. The freshmen that did join sort of just "fell into it". Did CRNA schools you interviewed at ask questions/look at info about organization involvement in your undergrad career? Thanks and congratz on getting in

I'm taking it one step at a time. Just finished my first semester of nursing school at Pitt with all A's. My goal after graduation is to work ICU for a few years and my ultimate goal is to become CRNA.

Haha...my anatomy n phys teacher gave us mnuemonics for the cranial nerves and modalities as well...but they were much dirtier:uhoh3: ( "brains" was replaced with "breasts"...and i cant even say the cranial nerve one on here or i may get kicked out:nono:..but it sure as heck made me remember!!)

I am a freshman student who just finished AnP (with an A+!!:balloons:)...anyways..My best advice to you would be to study for at least 1-1.5 hours a day on days when there is no test in the forseeable future. When a test is about 2 weeks away, up it to 3 hours a night. I took 4 classes along with AnP (chem, sociology, stats, informatics) and the workload can be difficult. If you study a little every day, even when you "don't need too", it isnt so hard to keep up. Read the chapter in the book the night before the lecture on that chapter. Doing this will give you a better understanding of what your prof wants you to focus on in the chapter and what he isnt worried about you knowing. If you study like this, you will be well prepared for tests while your classmates will be cramming at the last minute. AnP isnt so bad.

My fault...i said motor innervation info goes to the postcentral gyrus but its actually the precentral gyrus that is the primary motor cortex...I just mentioned the motor and sensory homunculus because in both models, the legs are at the anterior/medial portion of the precentral/postcentral gyri and for some reason i thought your question was regarding both motor and sensory stimulation. You're answer should be D. The postcentral gyrus is the primary sensory cortex, and the sensory homunculus demonstrates that the sensation of the legs is recieved on the anterior/medial postcentral gyrus.

according to the sensory and motor homunculus...sensory and motor sensation for the legs is in the superior postcentral gyrus....look up sensory homunculus or motor homunculus in google to make sure.

I have to take both in the spring...so i guess it doesn't matter for me:uhoh3:....I've heard the micro teacher is very hard at my university. I love my AnP prof so AnP 2 will be challenging but fun. As subjects in general, im not too sure which is harder, probably depends on the prof.

We dissected a cat in highschool honors bio...in AnP we dissected human cadavers;)

And I agree...every night at 9 is my study cut off time...no, i dont get a bubble bath and get in a nighty (seeing i'm a guy:lol2:), but i do reserve that time to lay around, watch TV, read non textbook related things, hang with friends, etc...