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  1. Suggested Study Habits

    polka-dot replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I loved my Marieb book:heartbeat! Does yours come with the online component? (check for a CD in the cover) Since you're not sure what areas your teacher will stress (unless you can get your hands on...

  2. Just a rant...

    polka-dot replied to RunnerLuv's topic in General Students

    I know it might be difficult, but try to remind yourself that people can only make you feel bad if you let them. Remember that your healthy sense of self and determination are stronger than this...

  3. Made a Mistake

    polka-dot replied to ChicagoRN2010's topic in General Students

    When someone asks me what grade I got, I always say "The grade I wanted." For some people, this could mean a pass, for others it's the highest grade in the class...only you know! Of course, I'll tell...

  4. Too big a load?

    polka-dot replied to kriszurcj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot of people do this with varying degrees of success. It is a lot to take on...so mainly it depends on how much you have to work and if you have a good foundation of solid study habits. Most...

  5. Anyone else apply to Sutter Extended Campus in Sacramento?

    polka-dot replied to FAworld's topic in California Nursing

    I am going to drop off my SCC app on Friday, so I'll ask about the extended campus apps. Stay tuned! Jess...did you get your CPR class? Mine is this Saturday morning, right before my Anthropology...

  6. Teas Test

    polka-dot replied to misslisa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Which ones have you tried? Keep checking back, because as people cancel their reservations spots may come available. The only two places I know of in Sac are at Sac State and at the Sutter Center for...

  7. I need help memorizing the tissues!

    polka-dot replied to JadenRN TO BE's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This might help also. There are three docs with tissue slides, and then one answer key so you can quiz yourself. Good luck everyone! Histology A-P.pdf Histology Q-V.pdf Histology W-Z.pdf Histology...

  8. Spring 09 Hopefuls

    polka-dot replied to TeeRN2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yahoo...score one for the team! I hope everyone else here gets to post that same message in the coming

  9. I need help memorizing the tissues!

    polka-dot replied to JadenRN TO BE's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ugh...I remember learning that and I feel your pain! What helped me was to just practice writing them over and over. I'd write all the ones I could name, then check it against my notes. Then I'd try...

  10. Unique bones

    polka-dot replied to coonstina's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Could your teacher possibly mean bones that are unpaired? I know we had to be able to name all the paired and unpaired bones. Can't really think of any that are unique to humans, as this would require...

  11. I could make a career of worrying...

    polka-dot replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are not alone! I am not even IN a program yet and I'm already stressing about how difficult it is going to be, ATI testing, Exit Exams, NClex, mean clinical instructors, "critical thinking" test...

  12. chemistry vent!

    polka-dot replied to metalgirl70's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're getting that good of grades on the quizzes then I'll bet you'll be fine on the tests. I always do better on the exams because I've had more time to practice...if you think about it, the...

  13. chemistry vent!

    polka-dot replied to metalgirl70's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Which chemistry class are you taking? General Chem or Organic Chem? I know there's a thread here somewhere for general chem, so you might find some help with topics there. Here's what I do when I am...

  14. CSU or CC for Pre Nursing Program

    polka-dot replied to SO CONFUSED CA's topic in California Nursing

    If you're willing to move, check out Southern Oregon University. From what I can tell you take your pre-reqs AS a nursing student. Good

  15. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    polka-dot replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm glad you are finding them useful...just be sure to write your own notes in your own words. I can't stress that enough...it really does help! GOOD

  16. TEAS test?!

    polka-dot replied to justastudent08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took the paper/pencil version and ATI had my scores up about 48 hours later (excluding weekends). Hope you did

  17. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    polka-dot replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Believe me, when I would come home after a loooong day at school the last thing I wanted to do was type of my notes. But now I am soooo glad I have them. I definitely need to refresh my memory before...

  18. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    polka-dot replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Muscle help! If you read my study tips above, you'll remember that one of them suggested that it can be helpful to reorganize information. I was struggling with remembering muscle origins, insertions...

  19. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    polka-dot replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And last but not least, a few study aids that might inspire you to make your own in a way that works for you: Embryological Brain Development.pdf Histology A-P.pdf Histology Q-V.pdf Histology W-Z.pdf...

  20. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    polka-dot replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    still a few more... Chapter 27 Martini.pdf Chatper 9

  21. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    polka-dot replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Last few: Chapter 18a Martini.pdf Chapter 19 Martini.pdf Chapter 20c Martini.pdf Chapter 21 Martini.pdf Chapter 22b

  22. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    polka-dot replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And still more... Some chapters are just too big and cannot be attached. If you are looking for any of these topics, PM me and maybe they can be emailed. Spinal Cord & PNS Hearing &...

  23. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    polka-dot replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm only able to post one or two at a time. More notes for your learning pleasure! Chapter 12b

  24. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    polka-dot replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here are some more... and one more study tip: What really helped me solidify physiological concepts was drawing (albeit crudely) the diagrams and concept maps that my instructor used. After a while I...

  25. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    polka-dot replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My computer is giving me trouble, so I'll add the rest later. Happy