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Study to your strengths. If you're a flashcard making ninja, make flashcards; if you write fast, take notes on your reading. Personally, I remember a good portion of what I've read. After reading a chapter I make notes from memory and check them against the book. When a test approaches I study from my notes. My advice is to avoid flashcards, unless its for vocab or you find them useful. Making flashcards can be a huge time-sink. Good Luck! -B

You'll be fine. Good luck! -B

Don't worry too much. Most intro-level biology classes have a brief chemistry chapter that covers everything you need to know. -B

Get bigger ones if you think they are too small. They should fit your hand and be comfortable to use. I doubt your school has any guidelines on which bandage scissors to buy. Good luck! -B

There are many people in the world who have trouble with math, so you shouldn't feel like an idiot. It's a practiced skill. Keep doing problems and it will make sense eventually. -B

True, the answer was already given, so here you go: min = 1min/0.5mL * 1mL/0.25mg * 0.25mg = 2min -B

OP & CrazierThanYou -> Any success?

lol. TheSquire and I will get you through this. Apparently we are both watching this thread like hawks. I've even brewed some coffee to keep me alert.

Make sure you start with what you're looking for. You're looking for time, so start with minutes. Flip 0.5mL/min (so you would have 1min/0.5mL) and then get the units to cancel until you are left with only minutes. -B

I like it for the same reason. It's so short, but it was infinitely useful when I was tutoring students on DA. -B

Here's a link to some basic info on DA. It's usually taught in algebra classes (intermediate algebra, I think); though a refresher is common in early chemistry. It's very easy. Don't let the name fool you. -B

Think of it this way: Biology majors take more then one biology class at a time. So it's "do-able." Good luck! -B

If your record was expunged you don't need to disclose it. -B

I don't think any NPs are looking down on PAs. When deciding, you should also take into account that many NPs have years of nursing experience prior to becoming an NP. My point is, you shouldn't base your decisions solely on program curriculum. Pre-med courses are basic science classes that many majors, including some nursing majors, have to take. I'm not trying to talk you into one program over another. Only you know which one is a better fit for you, based on your interests. As for the physician you talked to: It's one opinion about NPs. Chances are, if you talked to another physician, he/she might have more positive things to say. I know my PCP is very supportive of the profession (and PAs for that matter). -B

Khan Academy has chemistry videos that you might find helpful. -B