Michaelxy

Women in general have less of the enzyme needed to break down alcohol (Alcohol dehydrogenase). Aside from that one must wonder the high BAC after 12 hours. I would have to ask if your daughter drinks on a frequent basis as a high BAC may indicate a sick liver. Have your daughter go to a doctor for a liver test (Simple blood draw).

Learn how to use dimensional analysis. Medication Math for the Nursing Student

I wrote this paper awhile back, perhaps it may help some. Please be gentle if you don't like what I write. My Quest, In Search of my Higher Power By Michael As I start this arduous journey into a long since forgotten place called sobriety I am much like a young toddler as I begin taking my first steps. I have successfully placed a foothold on the first cobble as I have come to realize that much like Bill's story, I am quite powerless over alcohol, and I have relinquished all thoughts of that ever changing. I have found the trestle across the next step to be uncertain for me. That is not to say I am a man of atheistic belief; however, my pragmatic views of the world leave me with a quandary. By definition, religion is "a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe." Indeed religion and the worship of deity's dates back to paleo-man some 15,000 years ago as the cave paintings of Lascaux France offer evidence to support this. From the first cuneiform writings of the ancient Assyrians, Babylonians, and Persians to the more advanced forms of writings of the Egyptians and Greeks, religious writings have been the cornerstone of all these past nations of antiquity. Anthropologically speaking, much of religion was used to explain the unexplainable such as, great natural disasters or a bountiful crop, but more importunately and quite a common denominator of all these belief systems were; ethics, morality, laws or a code of conduct if you will. Belief in a creator need not be relevant to understand the great wisdom passed down over the past several millennia. I believe I am ready to reach that second cobble, or step as I now know my higher power. There is an old idiom, "knowledge is power" to be enlightened by knowledge elevates ones power. Sitting amongst all these people that have already traveled the steps I know embark on hold great knowledge to empower me to brave the walk across each step. Amen and undeniably, I have found my higher power; it is all these souls sitting before me in this sanctuary from addiction. GOD, Giver of Direction.

I am sorry to muddy the waters and detract from your otherwise good post, but this has yet to be proven. If it had then an addict would not be viewed as they are currently viewed. ie. "I just been diagnosed with cancer" "OMG, I am so sorry" v.s. "I am an addict" " Well get your act in order loser" I am of the belief that addiction is not yet considered a disease by many, and as such a stigma still clings. I have yet to see definitive proof that it is. For me as a former multi addict, I think I was just being plain selfish and desired self gratification. Not so sure I can blame my DNA on this one.

I have some thoughts on this topic, but will get back to you later... :)

I would suggest that you go to your local community college, have your math level accessed and enroll in an appropriate math course based on your test results. Sure, you might have to take a remedial math class or two but I think math is an essential tool that a nurse must use. Don't feel bad about not having a strong grip at math because you can change that. Good Luck

There is always the option of online classes, not sure about chemistry since they always require the useless lab. Perhaps some online have a home lab you can do as well. If you search hard enough, I am sure you can find one somewhere. Might not be cheap though. --------------edit----------------------- I just found this link https://allnurses.com/forums/f125/onl...cky-88965.html

Of course you are right, it is a very important topic and paramount in the healing process. I say healing because addiction is an illness that produces a wound deep inside and it begins to fester and contaminate our being. Only through the healing process do we help suture the deep wounds that addiction inflicts on ones soul.

Oops, I just noticed that this thread is about a year old...

First your sponsor should be same gender as you, second they should have much more than 16 mo. sobriety. There are many meetings taking place (If your in big city) so look around for a meeting that you feel comfortable with. Nothing wrong with an AA meeting, an addict is an addict, it does not matter. Don't look for a sponsor that is going to be your buddy, look for one that knows all your BS and has been there and has done that. They are usually the wise and quiet ones. When you meet someone suited to be your sponsor you will know it. Good luck...

Math anxiety is the result of a weak math background for whatever reason. It is unfortunate that this most fundamental and important aspect of ones knowledge base is overlooked until college years. Be that as it may, the college instructor is left with the dilemma of supplementing a students shortcomings, or taking the position of too bad, so sad for you. I assume you are assuming the former attitude I mentioned since you did pose this question. Did I ever have math anxiety? Most certainly yes as I was maybe at a 5th grade level when I took my math assessment exam in college. After 2 attempts at college algebra I thought it was hopeless but after much effort I did pass and also passed applied calculus. This I would have to say was due to a teacher that went above and beyond the call of duty as he gave me lessons on the weekend using his free time. I will always be grateful for that. Now I am not suggesting you take this approach, but what I am suggesting is that you make yourself available at office hours for students that need a little one on one time. Perhaps you can have a member of your school math help center come to class and explain their services and how the math center works. It may seem obvious but many students are not aware that certain help such as a math center are available. I will end with the worst thing you can do to someone with math anxiety is ask them to work a problem on the board in front of everybody. This happened to me once and I did not like it at all. I will try to think of things I used to help my math skills and post em later...Good luck

Do you mean dimensional analysis? Agreed, this is a very good method.

I use to live in Fairfield and went to S there :) Never went to college there though but thought I would say hi, anyways.. :)

My professor gave Essay type questions only, so flash cards were of little use. I found that teaching someone else what I was learning helped me the most.

Might look here. Not sure about the details. San Diego Community College District - Schedule of Classes Oops, never mind just seen that a lab is required. Sorry.