Hey GJ, you got a reply from Rex, probably buried by now but you have one.


I emailed you but you probably thought I am spam , so will catch your eye here.

OH YEAH!! Thanks...I'll go look!!

GJ - Don't get down on yourself. I think it's awesome that despite everything you are going back to school. You should be very proud of yourself.

As for learning the cells, when I was in nursing school I got this great anatomy coloring book. It was so helpful to me. It was definitely hands on. Of course this was pre-internet days (early 80's). LOL. You may be able to look some of it up on line.

Also when you learn a new format, type it a few times. This will help you remember the format as you are actively learning as opposed to just reading.

Highlight whatever you need to, just don't over highlight. LOL.

As for the importance, it's the background knowledge. Sometimes something that a doctor dictates doesn't click - "She has a history of prostate cancer." Based on what you learn you know she did not have prostate cancer and can take the appropriate actions based on where you work. At a lot of hospitals, they tell you to type it like they say it. Where I am working we put an underline and send a note to the doctor. Both ways the doctor legally has to correct the transcribed report.

Additionally, it is also the spelling and terminology that you are learning along with the anatomy & physiology.

Hang in there. You're doing great.

repetition, repetition, repetition.....

I would read, take notes. Go to class, take notes. Read my notes, combine them. Read again, take notes for test. And read EVERYTHING all over again for a test. Ugh....

And stupid me, I went for two advanced degrees and did it all that way! Now how dumb am I????? Managed to get through it, but drove me and my friends crazy in the process.

It's great that your prof's working with you to help you with this. Keep plugging away. ITA that you need to understand the contextual relationship of what the doc says. Sometimes they're just as dumb as us with what they say or write.

Thanks so much! I've tried to get 'in' with the board at my school, but you all know how hard it is to build relationships on MB, so having all of you makes it much easier! I feel good enough to read some more now

I went and read Rex's response. Good news is that my doctor did all the right testing. Bad news is that his BIL was in a motorcycle accident. Those of you who know him might want to send a hug his way!!

LOL! I'd say you were smart, not stupid! I'm impressed!!!! What luck that I have such smart friends

No advice here because I wouldn't even begin to know anything about learning. I'm dreading the day I start helping my grandson with his homework!. I think you got some of the tips though.

I really just wanted to say KUDOS for sticking in there. I think you're really brave!

Blood cells are tough! Diagram them - what groups each of the cells belong to, etc. That was a huge help for me to see them and then repeatedly write them down into their groups.

Good Luck GJ's!! My niece is a med transcriptionist working for a Radiology Group. I remember when she was going to school for it. She was studying all the time. I give you so much credit for tackling school! Bravo!!!

My niece is now working from her home. They set her up there, so just has to put in so many hrs a day. She really does like it tho, so your hard work will pay off.. Take care and you vent here whenever you feel the need.

Nah, don't be. Advanced basketweaving degrees are a dime a dozen. You just gotta save up enough box tops to get them.