GodivaGirl

I can give you information about University of West Florida. I am trying to get accepted there as well. Their program is VERY difficult to get in to. They told me a few months ago that while 2.75 is the minimum score to apply, they have not taken anyone in the past 3 years with a GPA of less than 3.5. They also admit only once a year for 40 slots. I am applying there, but also jumping through all the hoops to be admitted to the local community college just in case.

WOW! A big thanks for all who responded!! It sounds like the general consensus is it's not too bad. It's one that I am not really looking forward to as I don't have much interest, but it will be good to get that one out of the way. Thanks again!! GodivaGirl

I am trying to plan my spring semester and I am wondering how nutrition compares to other pre-reqs. On a scale of 1 - 10 (10 being the most difficult) how would you rate nutrition in difficulty and time needed to get an A? Thanks for your opinion! GodivaGirl

Ok, I kinda found what I need here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX9pOmi0Cok but there is no audio with. Anyone know where to find this with audio? Or any other animations?

Thank you but I need to go a bit deeper than that. I need the animation of the process. Ca activates calmodulin, calmodulin activates myosin light chain kinase, myosin light chain kinase splits ATP which causes myosin to attach to actin, etc. I can go through steps from memorization, but I need to see it to understand it. Know what I mean? Thanks again, GodivaGirl

I have a test tomorrow and I don't completely understand smooth muscle contraction. I really need an animation. Does anyone know of a good website where I can find an animation of smooth muscle contraction? I understand skeletal muscle contraction pretty well and there are lots of animations on the web for that one, but I can't find smooth muscle contraction. Thanks in advance for any help! GodivaGirl

Calibean, May I ask what you are doing? I am still in school and often worry about finding a job after I graduate with hours I can work as I also have a military-often-deployed husband and 2 kids. GodivaGirl

:yeah:I'm so glad it worked for you! GodivaGirl

Mmmmmmm, I didn't have to have an instructor code. All I needed was the access code that came with my book. I logged in no problem before my class even started and did so with only my access code. I just tried it again so I could give you specific information, but it's not letting me getting anywhere since I have already registered with my access code. (I don't think I am making any sense.) My registration material says "If your instructor doesn't provide either ID (My A&P course ID or A&P Place ID), you can still use the A&P Place on your own." To do this it says to go to http://www.MyAandP.com, select "register" under "Student". Select your book cover and follow the on-screen instructions. I hope this helps you! GodivaGirl

I am using the Marieb book and the website as well. Did you buy your book new? If so, you should have had an access code with it. If you bought your book used, you can pay for access to the website. It's $35.00 for the seventh edition if you don't need the e-book access as well (you shouldn't if you already have the book.) I think the tutorials on the website are worth $35.00. Just my opinion. GodivaGirl

Soooooooo . . . . . . . how did you do?

I am on this board because I am currently in nursing school, but I am actually asking this question for my husband. He is an active duty helicopter instructor in the Navy and will be retiring in a few years. One of the post retirement jobs he is looking into is HEMS. My question is, do your PILOTS have any medical training at all? What are the pilots doing while you are assessing your victims on the ground? I realize some helos do not have flight control locks and therefore the pilots would have to remain at the controls even while on the ground, but at the same time, if you have a mass trauma and the helo were equipped with flight control locks are the pilots sitting there twiddling their thumbs? I'm exaggerating here of course, but you understand my question. Thanks for any info. GodivaGirl

I thought of a couple more things after my post last night. On MY test (they are probably different) there were 3 questions in the science portion on the Kelvin scale. One was a conversion to celsius, one was a conversion to Fahrenheit and the other was a graph with 4 lines running through it and we had to pick the line that represented the Kelvin scale. I remember those because I reviewed the Kelvin scale, but not enough to be able to do the conversions. I was mad. As far as math goes, it's my weakest point and I did fine. As long as you understand basic math, subtraction, addition, multiplication, and division of decimals and fractions you'll be ok. The math questions were not HARD, there was just a lot of different computations needed for one problem. For instance, there was one question like this: 5 crackers has 350 calories, 3 oz of cheese has 100 calories, 4 tablespoons of yogurt has 275 calories, 1 cup of grapes has 450 calories (I'm totally making these calories up here!!). Joe is only allowed 500 calories for his afternoon snack. He ate 3 crackers, 7 oz of cheese, 1 tablespoon of yogurt and 1 pint of grapes, how many extra calories did Joe eat? I, of course, can't remember the exact foods or calories, but it's these types of math problems you will see. But don't forget about those percentages and ratios that I mentioned in my last post. One other thing, there were NOT any time, distance etc. calculations on the science portion like what's in the study guide. It's good because I had not memorized those formulas!! Please keep in mind though that this is just what was on MY test, I'm sure there are different tests so use this only as a GUIDE!!! Again, good luck! GodivaGirl

I took the NLN two weeks ago so I'll add my $.02. I studied the math and science QUESTIONS (not the review material) from the study guide, but didn't even look at vocab. Now, I haven't had an algebra class in 15 years (and I didn't do WELL 15 years ago), I've NEVER had a physics class or a chemistry class. My composite score was 124. I did go through the practice questions with my husband which is a science and math guru, but I spent only a weekend studying. My current A&P class helped a good bit as well. I did not think the test questions were very difficult. As long as you have some biology and BASIC chemistry, physics and electricity knowledge, you'll be fine. As far as the math goes, know how to do percentages and ratios. It seemed to me like there was a lot of those. GOOD LUCK!! GodivaGirl

Thanks so much for your responses. I typically studied well enough for the last few tests that I could have taken them essay style, BUT spelling counts on these upcoming ones! GULP!! Spelling is not my strong point. I'm feeling a bit better and your responses helped. I keep telling myself that I will probably learn more in the long run. It will only make me a better nurse when I get there someday. But I still can't help feeling like this . . . . . :idntdt: