SPSCC Head Start on material learning

[love1485]

So I will be (hopefully) starting the Pre-Nursing program at South Puget Sound CC this fall 2014. I am waiting for them to get back to me on evaluating my Credits from a previous college. I would like to get a head start on and brush up on things. Does any one have any suggestion on reading materials or tools for academics? Any tips would be helpful. It has been about 10 years since high school and about 8 since previous college (Not really knowing what I wanted to do then) I will be trying to learn all this with a energetic 3 year old in the house. That is why I am looking for anything that will help me get a jump start on classes. I hope this made sense. Thank you in advance.

[microsinger]

Depending on what those prerequisites were, I'd brush up on...

Math conversions, basic algebra, order of operations-for science and chemistry classes you'll face.

Basic chem since much of physiology involves reactions of some type-diffusion, osmosis, acid/base, & gas laws

Basic biology- incl. cellular respiration (chem will help here), macromolecules,

Medical terminology-it just helps everywhere to know the roots of the words we encounter.

The above will help prepare you for bio, micro, med math, a&p, and chem that's usually requires for admission.

Google alternate study skills including cornell notes and mind mapping. Buy tons (like 1000s) of index cards when they are cheap in the fall. Good luck!

[love1485]

Thank You very much for the info. I will see if I can not find books at the Library on these topics. I will defiantly start shopping early for Index cards.

[microsinger]

You can also find very cheap textbooks at goodwill or other thrift stores. Great for things like chem & bio, maybe even a&p. And for basic science stuff many universities have great interactive sites for brushing up on concepts. Just stick to .edu sites for pretty reliable info:)

[love1485]

I never thought about good will for books!!