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Well, for better or worse, I have been using the notecards. But, I've been typing them in MS word; key words on the left, tab to the right for the definition; print, cut, tape to cards. Believe it or not, it doesn't take very long at all. But in making them from powerpoint slides, their value is a function of the quality of the slides. Therein is the rub. I dunno. I am reviewing the chapter, making my own outlines, etc. I guess I'll see if it's going to work. The first test is Thursday. What is interesting is that I've already taken Chem I & II, Organic Chem I & II, physiology (which was admittedly watered down), and yet this class is the hardest one - not because of the volume of information, but rather because of the shotgun style approach to what it is you are supposed to know. In Organic, it wasn't that bad because we just learned rxns all day and if you could do those, you'd probably be fine. But I'd have to say that I am very concerned about this class.

I've been doing the flashcards and I have found them somewhat helpful. What I don't get is this: how do you know if you are learning the material at the level you need to be? I think probably the most frustrating thing is, for example, knowing what osteo-clasts,blasts,cytes, etc are - but having no clue how I will be tested on them. If it's just characteristics or something harder? Really not sure... I'm concerned that I am still refining my study methods 3 days before the test...

So here's my dilemma and I'm wondering if anybody else has had the same issue...I am taking a 4 hour anatomy course this summer. Our first exam is in 3 days. I feel like I am nowhere near prepared. I am commuting to take it so study groups are out. I am at a loss as to how to study. The will have covered 350 Powerpoint slides by the time we have our last class tomorrow (before the exam on Thursday). We take quizzes, pre and post, but I don't seem to see the parallels between the book questions, the exam questions, and so on. I feel like I am hurtling towards disaster on this first test. Anybody have a similar experience and how did you study?

On second thought, I always thought it was funny that they asked if you were eligible for rehire. To me, that's only part of it. Isn't the other half if you, the employee, would consider going back?

I agree with all the other replies but if you still felt like you had to know, you can always pay a reference checking service to call your old position. Many times they cannot provide much information but a standard question to be asked is if you are eligible for rehire and many places will answer that. You should be able to get it done for $50-60 if it is that important to you.

Oh that's great, thanks for the info. They don't have to be in the middle of the country as they do in an area where the cost of living is inexpensive. I can't imagine trying to live in parts of CA or NY and trying to do this program while attempting to minimize my debt. So that's my rationale anyways.

Anything in the center of the country? I missed the Jan app deadline for Creighton:banghead: NYU is too expensive for me and Oakland scares me LOL.

Thanks for the info on Creighton!

Does anyone know where I can find a list of colleges that have a January-entry option for their accelerated BSN programs? Thanks!

Fair enough, but keep in mind my example was only referring to nursing faculties. I would hope that when I apply for a faculty position that I am considered on my merits only.

I agree with you. I'm not necessarily worried about being discriminated against, especially since in terms of gender, I would be considered a minority applicant. But that is also why I said that I don't like it even though it would benefit me in many universities. For years, men did not go into nursing in any significant number and even less so to teach nursing. I do not think that the women who graduated in that time frame lost out on any enhancement of the quality of their education because men were not teaching. Some may disagree, but that is how I feel. I feel that most of the recruitment that is done to make occupations more reflective of the population doesn't work. For example, on the news last night, they showed a video of a cop who happened to be black repeatedly hitting a resisting suspect who also happened to be black. The video is ugly - it looks like the cop overreacted. But it makes my point - that population-based recruiting for positions is not a panacea for all ills. And I reiterate, I'm saying that as someone who could benefit, in most cases, when I apply for a faculty position. Can't we just treat people as equals?

Thanks. I should add too with the changing demographics of this country that what I am complaining about is something that could someday benefit me or my kids. So anyways, my two cents.

First of all, I am a male. And, I am not trying to start WW3 with this comment because I am not sexist or racist. I am considering getting my PhD so I can teach. I have been surprised at a few faculty job listings I have read which say "Women and minorities encouraged to apply." On the flip side, I have seen a few that say "Men and minorities encouraged to apply." My thought is that if women make up 90 some percent of faculty, why would they encourage more to apply? I was very disappointed to see that comment in this school's posting because I like that school. Personally, I think comments like that, whether they are encouraging males or females or minorities, should be left out. There is always some difference among candidates for anything and I don't like preferences. There are certain things where being a male benefits me and I don't think it should and vice versa. I'd just prefer being chosen on my qualifications, not other things. If you are going to excoriate me, please be gentle :uhoh21:

Hi everyone...here's my situation. I am considering going back to school for the accelerated second bachelors degree program in nursing. However, I am trying to learn more about different specialties and take care of some of the concerns I have about doing this. 1. Where to apply. I am only considering BSN programs because I know that I want to advance - either to a nurse practitioner program, PA school, CRNA, or management. Not sure which yet, but that's why I'm doing the BSN. I see top schools, such as Hopkins or Penn, but their tuition is high..very high. Is it worth it to do that? Would applying to and attending a lower ranked school lower my chances of getting into one of the above mentioned fields or positions? I assume that it wouldn't affect getting a job? 2. Specialties. I've been trying to do some research on the career path within several different specialties. Right now, I am interested in orthopedics, oncology, and maybe cardiology. Here's what I don't understand - within those specialties, there are sub-specialties. Can someone please tell me about them, likes and dislikes? For example, if I graduated with a BSN and wanted to do ortho, how would I start out? What is the path from there? 3. My biggest fear. Needlesticks. I can deal with everything else but I am deathly afraid of needle sticks. So as ridiculous as this may sound, of the fields I listed above, which ones have the biggest risks for needle sticks or other blood-borne exposures? I know the risks are statistically low but that is of little solace. Thanks for any advice and information you may have.