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Nikki

Nikki

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I'm about to lose hope. My teacher is HORRIBLE. Remember I said she's a math teacher trying to teach Anatomy? I feel a bit better knowing that I'm not alone. Several other classmates said that they leave class everyday and sit in their car and cry. None of us have a clue what we're doing. I've always gotten so far by asking questions, but when I ask the instructor for help, she CAN'T. She is so clueless. A group of us is going to the Dean to see what can be done. I just feel like I'm wasting my time. I've tried studying on my own, but it's so hard when you can't even comprehend what the book is saying. This is everything I need to know by Thursday of next week:

Topic One – An Introduction to Anatomy Topics Covered

1. Levels of organization of the human body
2. Overview of body systems
3. Directional terms
4. Anatomical regions
5. Body cavities

Objectives Upon completion of this topic, the student should be able to:
1. Explain the organizational levels of the human body from atom to organism
2. List the organ systems of the human body.
3. Describe, in general terms, the major functions of each organ system.
4. List the major organs in each body system.
5. Distinguish between the three body planes.
6. Describe body structures using anatomical terms.
7. Identify selective body regions.
8. Distinguish between true cavities and minor cavities.
9. Describe the major organs found in each of the body cavities.

Topic Two – Cellular Anatomy Topics Covered
1. The cell membrane
2. Movement of substances across cell membranes
3. Nonmembranous organelles
4. Membranous organelles
5. Cellular junctions
6. Cell cycle and mitosis

Objectives Upon completion of this topic, the student should be able to:
1. Describe the structural components of a cell membrane.
2. Distinguish between the various passive and active transfer mechanisms of substances across cell membranes.
3. Distinguish between isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions. 4. Distinguish between membranous and nonmembranous organelles.
5. Distinguish between cytoplasm and cytosol.
6. Describe the major functions of the membranous and nonmembranous organelles.
7. Describe the three ( 3 ) types of cellular junctions.
8. Describe the cell cycle.
9. Describe the phases of mitosis.

Topic Three – Tissues Topics Covered
1. Four primary types of tissues that make up the human body.
2. Types of epithelial tissue.
3. Distinguishing characteristics of epithelial tissues.
4. Structure and mechanisms of glandular secretion.
5. Classification of connective tissue.

6. Distinguishing characteristics of the following types of connective tissue:
a. Areolar ( loose connective tissue )
b. Adipose
c. Dense regular and dense irregular connective tissue
d. Elastic tissue
e. Hyaline cartilage
f. Elastic cartilage
g. Fibrocartilage

Objectives Upon completion of this topic, the student should be able to:
1. List the four major types of tissues that are found in the body. 2. Describe the location and function of a basement membrane.
3. Describe the distinguishing characteristics of the three major types of epithelial tissue.
4. Distinguish between simple, stratified, and pseudostratified arrangement of epithelial tissue.
5. Distinguish between merocrine, apocrine, and holocrine secretion. 6. Distinguish structurally between exocrine and endocrine glands.
7. Describe the structural characteristics between the types of connective tissue covered in this topic.

Topic Four – The Integumentary System Topics Covered
1. The functions of the integumentary system.
2. Layers of the epidermis.
3. Determination of skin color.
4. Structural organization of the dermis.
5. Accessory structures of the skin.
6. Exocrine glands associated with the skin.

Objectives Upon completion of this topic, the student should be able to:
1. Describe the functions of the skin.
2. List the layers of the epidermis.
3. Describe the physiologic factors that determine skin color.
4. Describe the structural organization of the dermis.
5. Describe the following accessory skin structures: Hair follicles, nail structure, sweat glands.



I just don't see how it's possible to learn all this on my own in ONE WEEK. Please pray for me. I HAVE to pass this class. It's the most important related course that I'll take. I'm not going to give up or drop the class, but I need strength and a smarter brain if that's possible.

And I want to stop crying! I cried and cried on the phone tonight to my mom. I'm crying right now. UGH! And I'm so mad at myself for crying! I KNOW I can do this, I just need some help! Isn't that what teachers are for? For instance today, I was looking at slide under the microscope and asked her if the pointer was pointing to the Microvilli. She had no clue.

And it's so hard to find time to study. I'm in class when the kids are in school, then I have about 2 hours before I have to pick them up from school, which in that time, I'm cleaning or running errands, then I have to help the kids with their homework. When they're here, it's impossible to study. Then when they go to bed, I crack the books open, but end up falling asleep. I'm so exhausted. My husband has been working overtime, so he hasn't been home much at all. He will be off this weekend though and said he'll help me as much as he can. I'm sorry to complain....

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Dear Lord God, Our sister Nikki is facing a brutal trial. Father we come to you knowing that you can bring her through this. God, Nikki needs your wisdom, your peace, and you strength. Father, reign your mercy upon Nikki so that she feel your hand on her. Give her mind the ability to assimilate all this knowledge that has been set before her. Allow her to comprehend this information and to use this knowledge to your Glory. Father, we know that you are Guiding Nikki, so help her to make the right steps. Let your will be done. In the Name of your Son I pray, amen.
 
Brutus, you're so nice....has anyone ever told you that? I hope you know that you are.

I feel a little better today. I guess we all need an occasional cry fest to let everything out. Well, at least I do.
:lol:

Thanks for the prayers. Well, the car is probably heated up endough now, so, Off to take the kids to my parents and then head to class! UGH...I hate getting up so early.
 
Thanks for the kind word Nikki, but I'm just helpin to take care of a sister in the faith. God will guide you, it's our job to trust that he knows best.
 
You know what? Today was a MUCH better day in class. I found a study sheet on the online blackboard for the class and during class, I wrote down notes ONLY for what was on the sheets I printed out. Then after class, I asked the teacher if that what would be on the test and she said the test will be based on only the info on the study sheets. I was the only one in the class that printed them out and is aware of what the test will be on. There is SOOOOOOOO much info that we've covered, so it's good to know that I don't have to know every single thing. That alone makes me feel much better. I still have a lot of cramming to do in less than a week though.
 
That's awesome Nikki! 8-) As long as you keep studying, I'll keep prayin'. You'll be alright, cause God's guideing you. Keep us posted.
 
Great Nikki, I'm glad things are looking brighter :D I'll keep praying.
 
If you've taken Anatomy, can you please help me????

I'm going to need to explain the organizational levels of the human body from atom to organism. I'm confused.

Do I explain how the atom forms a molecule that combines in the protein fibers. Then the cells interlock forming tissue which makes up most of the walls of an organ? Is that what it's asking me? I'm trying to come up with simple answers so I'll remember.

The atoms form a molecule, then the cells come together to form tissue. The tissue in turn forms the organ.

Is that right? UGH! I don't understand this stuff!!!!!
 
I think I'm getting it!

How about this:

Cells--->Tissue--->Organs--->Organ Systems--->Organisms

Cells: Basic unit
Tissues: Blood, bone, etc
Organs: Made up of tissues
Organ Systems: Groups of 2 or more tissues working together
Organisms: Made up up organ systems. Bacteria, Human, Amoeba

Is that right?
 
I'm pretty sure that's accurate, I'll dig out the ol' bio book later to make sure, but yeah I'm 98% sure that's right.
 
I'm glad things are starting look up, Nikki :) I don't know much about anatomy, but I'll be praying for you!
 
I spent 5 hours yesterday in my room doing nothing buy studying. I took a practice test and went from 17% correct to 69% correct. Still not good, but it's a BIG improvement. I guess I'm learning SOMETHING.

I'm having trouble with the cell structure and also the body cavities and planes. I get them all confused.

You know what's so frustrating? I took a practice NCLEX exam (the exam you take after you graduate Nursing school to get your license) and I got a B on it! That right there tells me that I don't really NEED this class. Oh well.
 
Nikki, I know you'll be fine. Just keep studying and rely on God to help you retain all that you are learning. That grade on the Nursing exam was God's way of telling you that He's called you into nursing. Trust in Him, and perservere through Him. I'll be sure to keep praying, as that's my responsiblity as a brother of the Cross.
 
I've always known that I was meant to be a nurse. I love helping people. I love making people feel more comfortable. I love the medical field. I love making a difference in peoples lives.

That being said, there is a guy in my class that has a mental disability. We'll call him "Ted". People are SO MEAN to him and it just blows me away because they are (or should I say supposed to be?) adults. It's very obvious that he has a mental handicap. He is extremely book smart though. And everytime he's finished saying something he'll start saying "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I'm sorry".

Anyways, the other day he asked if he could sit beside me and I said "sure!". I could hear people giggling. During class, he's always very loud and will butt right in when the teacher is talking, but he always says something right on target or something that will help us (he uses a lot of acronyms. That was what helped me learn my body systems :D ). He was able to help me understand ways to tell what kind of cells I was looking at under the microscope. The next day, someone came up to me and sarcastically asked me how I liked sitting next to "Ted". I got so mad that I wanted to punch him! I told him that I was very glad that Ted sat next to me because he has so much to offer us and all he wants to do is help us students. He's so giving. I want to make a difference in his life by just being a friend.

There are just so many areas that I want to go into. I saw how my mom bonded with the nurses when she had her bypass. Then I've seen how my children have bonded with nurses. I know how I have bonded with them. There is just something special about so many of them. Sure, there are some that I think should be in a different profession and act miserable, but the majority love what they do.

WHOA....I just went wayyyy off topic. LOL!!!! :lol: Sometimes my mouth (actually my fingers and thoughts in this case) gets in overdrive. Sorry!

Moral of my post. I know....errr....I think I'll be ok... :lol: I also know that this is what God wants me to do. I'm just glad that I have the opportunity to do it! I had many tell me that once I got married that I'd never find the time to go back to school. HA! I'm proving them wrong!
 
I'm pretty sure "Ted" suffers from a form of autism. I had a friend who was autistic. He's so smart, but he's not like you and I who can just present our thoughts as what we see as Normal. Nikki, I'm glad to hear that you're reaching out to "Ted".

Keep us posted on how your doing, we'd all love to hear how God is working through and in you in this class. :smt023
 
Nikki said:
Moral of my post. I know....errr....I think I'll be ok... :lol: I also know that this is what God wants me to do. I'm just glad that I have the opportunity to do it! I had many tell me that once I got married that I'd never find the time to go back to school. HA! I'm proving them wrong!
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Hi Nikki,

This might hurt... but it's never about proving people wrong, but about being where God wants you to be and doing what God wants you to do to the best of your ability.


I remember a couple of years ago, I got a call. It was my daughter who told me she had just gotten her midterms and she informed me that she was sitting on the curb outside the classroom crying because the class was tough, the teacher was tough, the book was difficult to understand, and she wanted me to know that she had poorly on the midterm because she had been working a lot of hours and didn't have time to study.


I had no sympathy. I said.

1. You have a classroom. I have a computer screen.

2. You have a teacher. I have instructions on what needs to be accomplished.

3. You have someone to answer your questions. I have no one to answer my questions.

4. You have people to study and fellowship with. I have no one who understands my "troubles" except Christ.

4. You work part-time, I work full-time and overtime to help pay your college bills.

5. You have one text, I have several.

6. You have a curb to sit on and cry. I don't have time to sit nor to cry.

7. Where God guides, God provides.


She graduates in May, and I am so proud of her because she never sit down again on the curb to feel sorry for herself and to cry, or at least she never cried to me again.

Sometimes you need a "butt-dusting" to put it all in perspective. It could be worse, you could be "Ted" trying to cope. Don't ever sit on the curb and feel sorry for yourself again.

If God placed you there, God will give you the guidance, time and training that you need to accomplish HIS mission for your life. God gives the power of the Holy Spirit to empower us to do God's will in our lives.

If you believe it is God's will that you be a nurse, then ask the Holy Spirit to empower you to learn all that needs to be learned and for the time to learn it to be the best nurse possible for the glory of God.


I hope this hasn't hurt too much...

To God be the Glory great things He has done, and great things He will continue to do for you.


~serapha~
 
Serapha,

Why would that hurt me? Nothing you said hurt and I know all that you just stated. Of course I'm not just doing it to proove people wrong. I'm doing this because it's my dream and I feel that it's what God has wanted me to do all my life. He has given me so much. A wonderful husband, 2 beautiful children, the ability to have been able to stay home with them and not having to put them in daycare, the opportunity to go back to school, etc.

I still feel good knowing that I AM prooving other wrong when they doubted me.

I am trying so hard. I've studied, studied, studied. I have no teacher to go to with questions. She is a MATH teacher trying to teach Anatomy. It's not working. She too is struggling and constantly gives the wrong answers. I've had to do all this on my own, which may pay off in the end. Who knows. I've wanted to join study groups, but all they do is sit and talk about everything BUT the work. I'm determined to pass this class, but I'm not going to lie....I have a lot of doubt right now.

The worst thing that could happen is that I'd fail and have to take it again. I guess that's not the end of the world, but it's not a path that I want to go down.

Oh, and trust me....I've prayed. I know that God is with me....otherwise I don't think I would have learned all that I've already learned.

It's just so hard after being out of school for 9 years and then going back. Plus, having to worry about my kids, volunteer work, etc.

Anyways, I WILL get through this. If it takes me double the time, I WILL. I just hope I can get through each class ONCE and not have to take them over.
 
I'm currently in Nursing school and was out of school for a while, but just remember as you said earlier that God has a purpose in you becoming a nurse. That just about all I am running on at times, but God sends people and situations to encourage and remind you why you are doing this.
 
Great words KnarfKS. Welcome to the forums. If you don't mind, go to the Check in thread and tell us a little about yourself. 8-)
 
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