Your Questions About Physiology And Anatomy Online Courses

Posted on March 24, 2012 by bobg

Chris asks…

Which community colleges offer Biology course?

I never studied in US, so quite confused in applying to community college programs.

I’m in Los Angeles and moving to Atlanta by end of December. I want to apply for Biology 1, Anatomy and Physiology 1 courses in Duluth or Alphretta community colleges and searching online for the same. I came across 2 colleges, Gwinnettech.edu and chattahoochee technical college with several campuses. I do see these courses are offered as part of some degree or associate programs. I want to take the courses alone but not the entire program. How do I apply to these courses? Another question is are there any other good community colleges around offering those courses? I want to attend from Jan i.e. Winter quarter.

bobg answers:

There are a lot, try googleing it for places near you.

Maria asks…

I want to do Medical Transcription from home. I have an A.S. What else do I need?

I am graduating in a month with an A.S., in preparation for a Registered Nursing Program (which I am not going to be able to start for about a year–long waiting list). I have taken classes in English/ communication, biology and anatomy/physiology, and basically all other classes needed for an associates degree. Since I will not be able to get back into school for a while and am currently pregnant, I wanted to do medical transcription from home. I have about 6 months experience in doing clinical notes in a private office setting. Can anyone tell me if there is a way I can become a Registered Medical Transcriptionist without taking the 1500 dollar online courses? *My degree wasn’t much more than that!* I have finished most of those “classes” and may only need to brush up and learn a few extra things. Most places won’t hire without a certification of completion, etc. (at least for the home setting). Any ideas/direction on what I need to do or where to go? I am stumped!
In addition to this, I worked 5 years in medical billing and coding. I have a background that would work well with the transcription, I just need to get my foot in the door some where or bite the bullet and spend a bit more money on training it looks like.

bobg answers:

A certificate is not required to do transcription, at least at most places. And you can’t become certified without taking certain courses or years of experience, anyway.
Clinical notes are quite different than acute care work, which is what most online companies are hiring for….
With that said, I think you would have a hard time finding an at-home job. A hospital or physician’s office may hire you, but most online jobs require experience with the four basic work types, or radiology or pathology experience, which you have none of.
Just because you have pre/RN. And took some classes, doesn’t mean you can do transcription (at-home). Courses in medical terminology, coding, etc. Are also usually required.

Joseph asks…

Military Medic to BSN (Question about online programs)…?

I am graduating college at the end of the fall with a Bachelor of Science in Justice and Law Administration. I have been interested in going to the military for awhile. I decided last year wanted to pursue a degree in the medical field possibly nursing. If all goes to plan and can enter the military as a medic courses that would be taken are: Basic Cardiac Life Support 1 Intro. to Clinical Lab Procedures 4 Anatomy and Physiology 4 Sanitation and Hygiene 3 Emergency Medical Procedures 3 Pathophysiology 5 Physical Assessment 5 Clinical Patient Care Practice 15 Parmacotherapeutics 3 EMT-B 6 credits.

I have about 130 credits from my degree am going to have this fall. That includes a few science classes and math classes including statistics. Two part question with all those courses and current credits would be possible to graduate with a BSN in a year or two? This might be too generic of a question to ask, but would be possible to do a program all online? Appreciate the response.

bobg answers:

You should contact a military recruiter for the information that you seek./

Your Questions About Online Anatomy Courses

Posted on March 22, 2012 by bobg

Linda asks…

what kind of colleges do you think i will be able to get into?

i REALLY want to go to cornell, but i dont know what my chances are, do you think you can rate my chances on a scale of 1-10 (10 being absolutely, 1 being i could never get in)? and if not, what other colleges do you think i could get into? i am 150% sure i am going to go into medicine (been sure of it all my life), and i would absolutely love if i got into one of the 7-year medical programs they have

freshman year: honors geometry, honors bio, honors english, honors french, honors world history

sophomore: honors algebra 2, honors english, honors chem, honors us history, honors french, honors research in molecular genetics

junior year: ap chem, honors physics, ap english, regular math, honors research in molecular genetics II (after school course – counts as a class), honors french, ap us history 2

senior year (this is everything i want to take and i most likely will, some courses are available online and they count as a class): ap statistics, ap art history, ap bio, ap english, ap french, honors pyschology (online), anatomy, honors genetics III (after school), honors genes and disease (online)

i also have a part time job that i work at for 5 hours twice a week after school, im on the JV tennis team, i go to dance class every saturday, ive been volunteering at my hospital every saturday morning for 2 years. im VP of french club, and i am part of an organization called Teens Against Cancer, which is affiliated with the American Cancer Society. i might take up a summer cancer research internship with a very famous doctor at my hospital.

my gpa is 4.4 as of right now weighted, i got a 195 out of 240 on my PSAT (without studying) and a 1910 on my first practice SAT. im hoping to get somewhere around the 2000-2100 range on my first real SAT (taking it this may). even if i do, i will take the SAT multiple times to get a higher score

what do you guys think???? any thoughts would be much appreciated, thanks!

bobg answers:

Wow, definatley a 8 out of 10 chance, your either in or not in, but I imagine you getting a 9 or 10 chance if you just studied!

Michael asks…

chances? what do YOU think?

i REALLY want to go to cornell, but i dont know what my chances are, do you think you can rate my chances on a scale of 1-10? and if not, what other colleges do you think i could get into? i am 150% sure i am going to go into medicine (been sure of it all my life), and i would especially looooove if i got into a 7-year medical program

freshman year: honors geometry, honors bio, honors english, honors french, honors world history

sophomore: honors algebra 2, honors english, honors chem, honors us history, honors french, honors research in molecular genetics

junior year: ap chem, honors physics, ap english, regular math, honors research in molecular genetics II (after school course – counts as a class), honors french, honors us history 2

senior year (some courses are available online and they count as a class): ap statistics, ap art history, ap bio, ap english, ap french, honors pyschology (online), anatomy, honors genetics III (after school), honors genes and disease (online)

my gpa is 4.39 weighted, i got a 195 out of 240 on my PSAT (without studying) and a 1910 on my first practice SAT. im hoping to get around the 2000-2100 range on my first real SAT (taking it this may).

what do you guys think???? any thoughts would be much appreciated, thanks!

bobg answers:

You seem like a pretty good student and your chances in making it into Cornell are fairly good. If I could rate your chances I would say around a 7 or 8 would be about right.

Here’s the minimum to make Cornell:

-4.2 GPA at least
-Participates in school clubs/sports
-Takes honor classes
-Community service/volunteering
-Almost all A’s and a couple of B’s are fine

Since you pretty much have all that, you seem to have a decent chance in getting in. I mean, you have a nice GPA, you volunteer a lot, you are very active in your school, and you take a lot of honor classes.

Now if you want to know about other schools that you could make it into I would try searching it on the web. There are a LOT of colleges that would accept you, I’m sure. The real decision is up to you, whether you want to stay close to home or if you are willing to go anywhere. On the web, I visited a couple sites that ask for your scores and help find a medical school that is right for you.

Here is an example of one of those sights: http://www.premedguide.com/medical-schools.html

Just enter your scores, GPA, and where you live then the website will try and find some colleges you might like!

I hope this helps and good luck finding the right college for you!

Robert asks…

could you chance me please?

freshman year: honors geometry, honors bio, honors english, honors french, honors world history

sophomore: honors algebra 2, honors english, honors chem, honors us history, honors french, honors research in molecular genetics

junior year: ap chem, honors physics, ap english, regular math, honors research in molecular genetics II (after school course – counts as a class), honors french, honors us history 2

what do you guys think???? any thoughts would be much appreciated, thanks!

bobg answers:

It is hard to say without some additional information. First of all…..what is your unweighted GPA. Different schools weigh classes differently…so an unweighted GPA is the only one that schools like Cornell will look at you. They expect their applicants to take a fair amount of AP/IB/Honors level classes.

As the previous people have said, you should try to raise your SAT score…..I would shoot for a minimum of 2150 or so. You should also consider taking the ACT. The other piece of information that appears to be missing are your SAT Subject Test scores. Cornell requires applicants to take a minimum of 2 SAT Subject tests. If you haven’t taken any, you should plan on doing so at the end of this school year (I assume you are a junior).

I would recommend that you apply Early Decision if Cornell is your clear #1 school. It enhances your chances. Have you visited the school? If you can, do so, attend information sessions….let them know that you are interested in going there because you’ve been there. Attend information sessions in your town.

If you must have a score, and assuming your unweighted GPA is a minimum of 3.8, I would give your chances a 4 regular decision and 5 early decision. If you do well on your SAT Subject Tests and ge your GPA above 2150, I would bump you up to 6 regular and 7 early.

Good luck

Your Questions About Anatomy Online Courses

Posted on March 20, 2012 by bobg

Ruth asks…

Need arguments for a Stem Cell Discussion?

I’m taking an online course (anatomy and physiology) and we have a discussion board topic. I was wondering what other thoughts would be to help me complete this assignment.

“Discuss the practical and ethical implications of stem cell research. How does stem cell research relate to cloning? Do IPS cells change the way you think about this topic?”

bobg answers:

Pro-Life advocates (like Catholics) believe that life is a sacred gift from God and needs to be treated with all human dignity from the moment of conception to the point of natural death.

For this reason, the destruction of living human embryos to harvest embryonic stem cells is immoral.
• The end never justifies the means
• A moral good can never come from a moral evil

Here are just a few of the common myths about Stem Cell Research:

Myth: Stem cells can only come from embryos.

Truth: Stem cells can be taken from:
• Umbilical cords
• The placenta
• Amniotic fluid
• Adult tissues and organs including bone marrow, fat from liposuction, regions of the nose and even dead bodies up to 20 hours after death

Myth: The Catholic Church is against stem cell research.

Truth: The Catholic Church approves three of the four types of stem cell research:
• Against Embryonic stem cells
• For Embryonic germ cells (from miscarriages)
• For Umbilical cord stem cells
• For Adult stem cells

Myth: Embryonic stem cell research has the greatest promise

Fact: Up to now, no human being has ever been cured of a disease using embryonic stem cells. Adult stem cells, on the other hand, have already cured thousands. There is the example of the use of bone marrow cells from the hipbone to repair scar tissue on the heart after heart attacks. Research using adult cells is 20-30 years ahead of embryonic stem cells and holds greater promise.

Based on the “The Ten Great Myths in the Debate Over Stem Cell Research” by Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. Http://www.ncbcenter.org/10Myths.pdf

Adult stem cells are currently used for the medical treatment of:
• Anemias
• Cancers (multiple types)
• Child Leukemias
• Cornea Regeneration
• Crohn´s Disease
• Diabetes, Type I
• Heart Disease, Acute & Chronic
• Krabbe Leukodystrophy
• Liver Cirrhosis
• Lupus
• Lymphomas
• Myelomas
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Paralysis
• Osteopetrosis
• Parkinson´s Disease
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Syndrome
• Sickle Cell Anemia
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Stroke
• Systemic Vasculitis
• and more

For more information, see the National Catholic Bioethics Center’s resources on stem cell research: http://www.ncbcenter.org/stemcell.asp
And:

http://stemcellcures.org/

http://www.stemcellresearch.org/

Here is “Instruction Dignitas Personae on Certain Bioethical Questions” that Pope Benedict XVI gave to President Obama: http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20081208_dignitas-personae_en.html

With love in Christ.

Robert asks…

Are there Online Pre-Requisite Nursing Courses Available?

Hello. I have a B.A. in Anthropology. I’ve decided I want to become a nurse and do an entry level MSN program (meaning I will earn my RN as well as MSN concurrently). I need to take pre-requisite classes such as Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, etc. Taking them at a community college is very time consuming as I currently work full time. Going this route, it will take years before I can even enter the MSN program. I would like to take my pre-reqs online. Can someone please let me know of an accredited school that I can take 5 classes at that will transfer? I’m going crazy!!

bobg answers:

I would call the colleges you are interested in and see if they have online classes, or check their websites. That would be the best way to go. I know here, there are a few colleges that offer most of the prereqs online. The only ones you can’t do onlin- obviously- are the labs. So calling the colleges in your area would tell you what is offered by who. Good luck!

William asks…

What measures should I take to guarantee online credits transfer to a college?

I’m a stay at home mom with a 3 month old son. I don’t have time to go to a campus, but I have the time to take online courses. My ultimate goal is to become a registered nurse. The admissions counselor told me that I could get a degree in allied health science and then do my clinical study in my area once I have completed the biology, chemistry, and anatomy & physiology portions of the online courses, which I’m assuming will be in about a year or two. It seems too good to be true, my son will be 1-2 and I will feel more comfortable leaving him with a babysitter/at day care.

My one buggaboo is how will I know the credits transfer to the school I will be completing the clinical portion?

bobg answers:

There is no guarantee, no school ever has to transfer credit from any other school. Some are really generous about transfer, some won’t transfer anything from anywhere.

That said, you need two things to get maximum transferability:
1) regional accreditation – this is imperative and without it nothing else is good enough. If your school isn’t regionally accredited then it may as well not be accredited at all when it comes to transfering credits. Don’t just trust the admission people – they bend the truth. Check it yourself. Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regional_accreditation is a list of the regional accreditors and http://www.chea.org/search/ is the database to see if your school is accredited by them.

2) professional accreditation – in nursing this is essential. If your RN program isn’t approved to allow you to take the NCLEX-RN exam then it’s worthless. Any easy way to check that status is to ask about their NCLEX-RN pass rate. A low pass rate is also a bad sign.

Understand too that you won’t become an RN 100% online. There are some programs that are hybrid with online and clinicals but you can’t do clinicals online – it’s an impossible idea. The reason is that you don’t own a hospital with patients in it. Any program that suggests you can become an RN 100% online is lying to you. At some point you have to stand in front of real nurse educators while they watch you care for real patients and check off your skills.

You can, however, take the entirety of your general education and prerequisite requirement online. Your local community college probably offers every class you’d need 100% online. If the local one doesn’t, one in your state does. That’s the way to get started.

Another secret many don’t get before they start: online classes are harder than regular classes, they cost more, and they take more of your time. The advantage is in geography only – you don’t have to go to the class, it comes to you. But, the graduation rates from online programs are really low not because they’re bad, but because they’re hard. It will require an awful lot of commitment and dedication.

PS: don’t get a degree in something else if your goal is to become an RN – there’s no pre-degree prerequisite for RN programs, it’s an associates degree program at most community colleges. Go the easy way, get the degree you want to begin with and skip any you don’t need.

Your Questions About Human Anatomy Courses Online

Posted on March 19, 2012 by bobg

Carol asks…

Which course will be easier? “Human Anatomy (only)” or “Anatomy and Physiology”?

I need to fulfill a requirement for my job and need to take either one of the above. I have no preference and any of them is acceptable. Which of them in your opinion do you think will be easier? I will be taking the class online.
Thanks

bobg answers:

Definitely anatomy. You just have to memorize structures and locations.

For physiology, you’d be learning about different processes at the cellular, organ, system and entire body level: things like nerve conduction, body temperature regulation, thirst/hunger mechanisms, process of healing, etc.

Mark asks…

Can you become a Nurse Practitioner with an online degree?

Of course this is assuming that you took all your science requirements like Human Anatomy and Microbiology in college already, then got a diploma in nursing on top of an Associates in Health Sciences…..Is it possible to do a bridge program to get a Masters in Nursing with online classes to eventually become Nurse practitioner?

If not purely online, how much can you take online and what online Nursing college will transfer to a school which can award this degree?

bobg answers:

Yes, you can do most of it online. You can do all or most of your nursing prerequisites online to start, then get your LPN in the course of one year. After that, find an online LPN to RN bridge program, then RN to BSN bridge, then BSN to MSN. The bridge programs require you to be working as a nurse as you go through their programs, so that you will gain experience and use that as your clinical site.

Steven asks…

What associate degree should I obtain online with a focus in nursing undergrad?

Hi I am a stay at home mom looking to get into an online degree program that has thefirst two years of courses before applying to a university for the upper division in nursing. Along is the lower division that UNC requies befor applying to their nursing program:

FOUNDATIONS
- English 101, 102
- Foreign Languages (Through level 3 unless you place into level 4)
- Statistics (STOR) 151 or Statistics (STOR) 155 (QR)
- (1) Lifetime Fitness (LF) (#100-109)

CONNECTIONS
- *Global Issues (GL)
- *US Diversity (US)
- Experiential Education (EE)

Two of the following:
- Communication Intensive (CI)
- Quantitative Intensive (QI)
- The North Atlantic World (NA)
- Beyond the North Atlantic World (BN)
- The World Before 1750 (WB)

APPROACHES
- Psychology 101 (Physical/Life Science) (PL)
- (1) Physical and Life Science w/ Lab (PX)
- (1) Social Science (SS)
- (1) Historical Analysis (HS)
- (1) Additional course from SS or HS
- (1) Philosophical and Moral Reasoning (PH)
- (1) Visual and Performing Arts (VP)
- (1) Literary Arts (LA)

REQUIRED NURSING SCIENCE PREREQUISITES
(some may also satisfy General Education Prerequisites)
*Psychology 101 Introduction to Psychology
*Statistics (STOR) 151 Basic Concepts of Statistics and Data Analysis OR Statistics (STOR) 155 Introduction to Statistics
Biology 101/101L Principles of Biology
Chemistry 101/101L and Chemistry 102/102L General Descriptive Chemistry OR Biochemistry 107 and Biochemistry 108 Introduction to Biochemistry
*Biology 252 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology with lab (Note: online lab is unacceptable)
*Physiology 202 Introduction to Physiology
*Microbiology 251 Introduction to Medical Microbiology OR Microbiology 255 Elementary Pathogenic Microbiology with lab (Note: online lab is unacceptable)

*Second degree applicants take only six course prerequisites: five designated science courses plus either a US Diversity OR a Global Issues course.

Also these are NCCU requirements:

1300 Molecules Cell Function 4
ENG 1110 English Composition I 3
HEDU 1531 Health 2
HUSC 1521 Dimensions of Learning: College Beyond 2
MATH 1100 College Algebra Trigonometry I 3
SOCI 2000 Society Human Behavior 3
Semester Credits: 17
DeptIdTitleCredits
BIOL 1610 Human Anatomy Physiology I 4
CHEM 1000 Phys Sci Related to Chem 3
ENG 1210 English Composition II 3
ENG 1250Elements of Speech Comm 3
HUM 2410 Arts and Humanities I 3
Semester Credits: 16
Sophomore FallSophomore Spring

DeptIdTitleCredits
CHEM 1500 Chem Human Life 3
FOOD 2200 Intro to Human Nutr 3
HIST 1320 World Societies 3
HUM 2420 Arts and Humanities II 3
Semester Credits: 12
DeptIdTitleCredits
BIOL 3200 Gen MicroBio 4
NURS 2010 Concepts of Prof Practice 5
NURS 2020 Health Assess 3
NURS 2201 Pathophysiology 2
PEDU 1541 Fitness

What A.A degree’s offer most of these courses?

bobg answers:

You cannot get an Associates degree online. You cannot become a nurse online.Many of the courses you have listed have to be done in person. Doing labs, learning hands on skills and gaining clinical experience all need to be done in person.Any program that claims you can get an Associates completely online is a scam and likely not accredited.

Your Questions About Human Anatomy And Physiology Courses Online

Posted on March 18, 2012 by bobg

William asks…

What Colleges Do I Have a Chance At?

I’m a home schooled Sophomore, planning on going to college for premed. What college(s) do you think I have a chance at?

Classes I’ve taken/will be taking (9th and 10th grade):
• Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Health, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physical Science, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, U.S. History, Advanced World History, Debate, Human Geography, Biology, Advanced Psychology, Chemistry, Grammar, Grammar and Composition, Vocabulary, Keyboarding/computer, Format Writing, Writing, World/English Literature, Introduction to Geography, Consumer Math, Medical Terminology (online and textbook), Art, Anthropology, Advanced Macroeconomics, Ancient Latin, German language, German history and culture •

Extracurricular Activities:
I volunteer at the:
–hospital
–medical clinic
–library
–YFU
–Cancer advocate (team captain!)
–Habit for Humanity (during the summer)
–and the MS Association
FACTS:
4.0 unweighted GPA.
PLAN (preliminary ACT) score was 30 out of 32.
I’m also in the National Home School Society (like the National Honor Society)! (:
Over the summer in between Sophomore and Junior year (summer 2010) I’ll be taking a couple courses at my local Community College to become a certified Phlebotomist.

Clubs:
- Knitting (haha)
- German
- Book Club
- Kickboxing
- Dance class

Thanks for all your opinions and advice! I will pick a Best Answer. (:
JTOWN- Lol! No, I’m not the only one in them. People in my town “create” clubs for the lack of a better word. There are between 8-25 people in each club.

bobg answers:

Wake forest, duke, unc, usc

Paul asks…

Do I Have a Chance at TUFTS, BOSTON COLLEGE?

I’m a home schooled Sophomore, planning on going to college for premed. What college(s) do you think I have a chance at? My two dream schools are Tufts and Boston College.

Clubs:
- Knitting (haha)
- German
- Book Club
- Kickboxing
- Dance class

Thanks for all your opinions and advice! I will pick a Best Answer. (:

bobg answers:

You have a shot at Ivy League colleges as well as some of the top liberal arts colleges like Williams, Amherst, Holy Cross, etc.

ACT is a little low. If you can get it up to around 33-34 you will be golden.

Barron’s Profiles of American colleges rated “Most Selective” in the Northeast. Bowdoin, Holy Cross, Middlebury are SAT optional.

Amherst College (Amherst, MA) ***
Bates College (Lewiston, ME) ***
Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA) ***
Bowdoin College (Brunswick, ME) ***
Brandeis University (Waltham, MA) ***
Brown University (Providence, RI) ***
Colby College (Waterville, ME) ***
College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, MA) ***
Connecticut College (New London, CT) ***
Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH) ***
Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) ***
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA) ***
Middlebury College (Middlebury, VT) ***
Tufts University (Medford, MA) ***
Wesleyan University (Middletown, CT) ***
Williams College (Williamstown, MA) ***
Yale University (New Haven, CT) ***

Daniel asks…

What Are My CHANCES? (:?

I’m a home schooled SOPHOMORE, planning on going to college for premed. I would like to major in either Neurobiology or Psychology and minor in Women’s Studies. I really like University of Maryland College Park. It just seems like a perfect fit for me (semi-close to home [I am out-of-state though], great academics, research opportunities, good med school, etc.)

I know it can be sort of difficult to get into UMCP. But do you think I have what is takes to get in? What are my chances? What more can I do? I would consider applying Early Decision.

Classes I’ve taken/will be taking (9th and 10th grade):
•Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Health, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physical Science, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, U.S. History, Advanced World History, Debate, Human Geography, Biology, Advanced Psychology, Chemistry, Grammar, Grammar and Composition, Vocabulary, Keyboarding/computer, Format Writing, Writing, World/English Literature, Introduction to Geography, Consumer Math, Medical Terminology (online and textbook), Art, Anthropology, Advanced Macroeconomics, Ancient Latin, German language, German history and culture•

Extracurricular Activities:
Since I want to go to medical school, I volunteer at the hospital, shadow a doctor, tutor kids at an elementary school, library (work with the little kids), YFU, cancer advocate (team captain), Habitat for Humanity (during the summer), dance, take pilates and yoga, I’m in a German club, Knitting club, and book club which I founded.

FACTS:
4.0 unweighted GPA.
PLAN (preliminary ACT) score was 30 out of 32.
I’m also in the National Home School Society (like the National Honor Society)! (:
Over the summer in between Sophomore and Junior year (summer 2010) I’ll be taking a couple courses at my local Community College to become a certified Phlebotomist and will be working in a funeral home as an assistant. I will also have a job as a waitress.

BTW: Just so you know, I live an a very small town, I can NOT take AP classes where I live (they only offer 3 at the Board of Ed. And the tests are over 3 hours away!) but by the time a graduate I will have taken Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Calculus, and Honors German language.

Thanks for all your opinions and advice! I will pick a Best Answer. (:

bobg answers:

Oldest daughter was home schooled. Got GED. Completed BS in psychology at Univ of Phoenix. Accepted at Texas A&M for Masters.

YOU can do it !!!

Your Questions About Online Anatomy Courses Best

Posted on March 17, 2012 by bobg

Donald asks…

So i need to fund a surgeon…?

I’m a High School sophomore and I need to find a surgeon to interview for a class project.
I’ve been having trouble finding one online, because everyone is too buys to talk to me, If anyone one out there is a surgeon and can help me, it will be deeply appreciated.

Here are my questions.

What did you want to go into the medical field?
Why did you want to be a surgeon?
What is your day like, each day?
What are steps I can take to become a surgeon, such as education requirements, college degrees, licenses are needed for your career?
What Colleges do you recommend for pursuing an education leading to this occupation?
What field of surgery did you specialize in?
Were you ever skirmish, to blood and etc.?
What high school “stereotype” did you fit into in high school?
How do you feel about medical shows such as Grey’s anatomy, Nip /Tuck,House and etc.?
What you favorie part about your job?
What are the most and least rewarding aspects of your job?
What are the working conditions like (Stress, Pace, Physical Comfort, Travel, Environment,
Relocation, Hours, Routine vs. Crisis, etc.)?
What High School and College courses have you found to be most applicable/important for
your occupation?
Would you choose this career if you could make the decision again? What (if anything)
would you do differently?
What do you wish you knew (but didn’t) when you first contemplated this career?
What are the best opportunities for someone entering into your career?
Are there any trends (e.g. demographic, social, legal) that concern you? Any trends that will
make this career choice more or less attractive in the future?
Does this career provide the opportunity to balance time between work and family?
What is the Outlook for this career? Is there a shortage or oversupply of people in this career
today?
Does this career provide the opportunity to balance time between work and family?
and finally any “words of advice”?

Thanks you for your time, you dont have to answer all the questions, just a majority. Anything will help.
find a surgeon******************

bobg answers:

I can guarantee you that you will find no takers on this one. Doctors, especially surgeons, make a ton of money and their quest for more is insatiable. So, you’re not going to find one who will sit down with a HS student and be interviewed for free, much less taking the time to answer your question via this forum.

Sharon asks…

So I need to find a surgeon…?

Here are my questions.

Thanks you for your time, you dont have to answer all the questions, just a majority. Anything will help.

bobg answers:

Try asking at a local hospital. Be sure to tell them why you’d like to talk to a local surgeon. Very doubtful that you’ll find one on this site.

Betty asks…

So i need to find a surgeon.?

‘m a High School sophomore and I need to find a surgeon to interview for a class project.
I’ve been having trouble finding one online, because everyone is too buys to talk to me, If anyone one out there is a surgeon and can help me, it will be deeply appreciated.

Here are my questions.

Thanks you for your time, you dont have to answer all the questions, just a majority. Anything will help.

bobg answers:

I think that part of the problem is that your questions are poor, you use the wrong words/misspelled/poor grammar words (skirmish? Favorie? What did you want to go into medical…? ), and this is a lengthy lengthy set of questions.

I am not surgeon, but I can answer some of these questions for you as I am very close with a number of surgeons.

- WHY did you want to go into the medical field?
Money, quality of life

- Why did you want to be a surgeon?
Money, quality of life, challenge, the actual making a difference

- What is your day like, each day?
The days vary. On Clinic days, the surgeon gets up, rounds on patients if he has any in house, does clinic all day, does surgeries if he had any add ons, and then goes home/does hobbies. If he’s on call, he may be called in to see a patient or may speak with a patient on the phone.

- What are steps I can take to become a surgeon, such as education requirements, college degrees, licenses are needed for your career?
The steps are the same for everyone
4 year undergrad school with pre-med
4 years med school
3-10 years residency/optional fellowship
Testing (Boards)
Licensing

- What Colleges do you recommend for pursuing an education leading to this occupation?
Excelling in any 4 year college will get you into med school. US News says the top med schools are Harvard, Penn, Johns Hopkins, UCSF, and Washington University.

- Were you ever skirmish, to blood and etc.?
Most are not SQUEAMISH towards this in other people, though I do know one who doesn’t like to get shots.

- How do you feel about medical shows such as Grey’s anatomy, Nip /Tuck,House and etc.?
Most surgeons can’t watch medical TV shows, especially the males. Scrubs was one of the exceptions because it was more of a comedy that happened to take place in a hospital.

- What you favorie part about your job?
Accomplishment, recognition, helping the patients who really really need it

- What are the least rewarding aspects of your job?
The politics, the threat of lawsuits over menial things, the non-compliant patients, the politics, the time commitment

-What are the working conditions like (Stress, Pace, Physical Comfort, Travel, Environment,
Relocation, Hours, Routine vs. Crisis, etc.)?
Fast pace with people always wanting something from you

- Are there any trends (e.g. Demographic, social, legal) that concern you? Any trends that will
make this career choice more or less attractive in the future?
The lack of caps on medical malpractice suits. And since politicians are attorneys, they don’t want to change the way it works. 10% of medical costs (up to $150 BILLION) are defensive medicine costs, and some physicians say that it’s even more than that.

- Does this career provide the opportunity to balance time between work and family?
Any career can, it’s up to the individual to make those balances work for his situation and what he wants out of life.

Your Questions About Human Anatomy And Physiology Courses Online

Posted on March 16, 2012 by bobg

Donald asks…

Do I Have What Is TAKES?? :-/?

I’m a home-schooled sophomore, planning on going to college for premed. My DREAM school is Duke University and their undergrad Neuroscience major.

Do you think I have what is takes to get in? What are my chances? What more can I do? I’m seriously considering applying Early Decision.

Classes I’ve taken/taking (9th and 10th grade):
-Anatomy and Physiology (TWO year program), Nutrition, Health, Microbiology, Physical Science, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Advanced U.S. History, Advanced World History, Debate, Biology, Advanced Psychology, Chemistry, Grammar, Grammar and Composition, Vocabulary, Human Geography, Photography, Keyboarding/computer, Format Writing, Writing, World Literature, Introduction to Geography, English Lit, Lat & Greek Roots, Consumer Math, Medical Terminology (online and textbook), Art, Anthropology, Advanced/Honors Macroeconomics, Ancient Latin, German language, German history and culture-

Extracurricular Activities: Since I want to go to medical school I volunteer at a hospital, shadowed a doctor, German language club, pilates/yoga class, dance class, YFU volunteer, tutor young kids, and have a job as a waitress (yes, most colleges consider a job an extracurricular). Now I know this isn’t a lot but I live in a small town in a pretty rural area so I’m doing the best I can.

Facts:
4.0 GPA (No, my mother does not grade my work, a non-relative does)
Member of the National Home School Honor Society (just like the Nation Honor Society)
PLAN (preliminary ACT) score was 30 out of 32
Over the summer I will be taking TWO colleges courses (Bio & Chem).

BTW: I can NOT take AP classes where I live (they only offer 3 at the Board of Ed. And the tests are over 3 hours away!) but by the time a graduate I will have taken Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Calculus, and Honors German language.

Thanks for all your opinions and advice! I will pick a Best Answer. (:
I have completed lab work with both my biology and chemistry courses. I will also be taking the accompanying labs required for me to complete my courses at the C.C.

bobg answers:

Well, I think you a shot, definitely, but what experience with lab courses do you have? You’ve taken a lot of science, but have the courses involved labs? That’s the one issue with home-schooling that concerns me, whether students have access to scientific equipment and trained teachers who truly know the material, and it could be an issue, especially given your career plans. However, you say that you are planning to take two science courses at a college, so that should be a help.

Much will also depend on your final test scores.

Otherwise and so far, I think you look like a very good candidate for Duke, a school that a number of my relatives have attended. So, good luck to you.

Charles asks…

DO I Have What It TAKES?

I’m a home schooled SOPHOMORE, planning on going to college for premed. I would like to major in either Physics or Psychology and minor in Gender Studies. I really like Northwestern, it’s one of my dream schools.

But do you think I have what is takes to get in? What are my chances? What more can I do?

Classes I’ve taken/will be taking (9th and 10th grade):
•Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Health, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physical Science, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, U.S. History, Advanced World History, Debate, Human Geography, Biology, Advanced Psychology, Chemistry, Grammar, Grammar and Composition, Vocabulary, Keyboarding/computer, Format Writing, Writing, World/English Literature, Introduction to Geography, Consumer Math, Medical Terminology (online and textbook), Art, Anthropology, Advanced Macroeconomics, Ancient Latin, German language, German history and culture•

Extracurricular Activities:
I volunteer at the:
–hospital
–medical clinic
–library
–YFU
–Cancer advocate (team captain!)
–Habitat for Humanity (during the summer)
–and the MS Association
FACTS:
4.0 unweighted GPA.
PLAN (preliminary ACT) score was 30 out of 32.
I’m also in the National Home School Society (like the National Honor Society)! (:
Over the summer in between Sophomore and Junior year (summer 2010) I’ll be taking a couple courses at my local Community College to become a certified Phlebotomist.
*Junior Year: I’ll probably be doing Biology research at a university.

Clubs:
- Knitting (haha)
- German
- Book Club
- Kickboxing
- Dance class
BTW: Just so you know I can NOT take AP where I live but by the time a graduate I will have taken Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Calculus, and Honors German language.

Thanks for all your opinions and advice! I will pick a Best Answer. (:

bobg answers:

Since AP classes are not available to you, it will likely not be held against you in the admissions process. Normally schools are looking for students who are taking the most challenging courses at THEIR school, not the most challenging ones in the world! Just make sure that you find an opportunity to point out this limitation in your application, since there won’t be a high school profile accompanying your forms.

Otherwise, I think Northwestern will be glad to have you . Good luck!

Sandra asks…

Can I Get Into an IVY LEAGUE School? Opinions.?

I’m a home schooled SOPHOMORE, and I would really like to get accepted into one of the Ivies (Brown, Yale). But do you think I have what is takes to get in? What are my chances? What more can I do?

Classes I’ve taken/will be taking (9th and 10th grade):
•Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Health, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physical Science, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, U.S. History, Advanced World History, Debate, Human Geography, Biology, Advanced Psychology, Chemistry, Grammar, Grammar and Composition, Vocabulary, Keyboarding/computer, Format Writing, Writing, World/English Literature, Introduction to Geography, Consumer Math, Medical Terminology (online and textbook), Art, Anthropology, Advanced Macroeconomics, Ancient Latin, German language, German history and culture, etc.•

Thanks for all your opinions and advice! I will pick a Best Answer. (:

bobg answers:

Why an ivy league school? Why not a school that is strong in the subject in which you want to major in? Think about it. You are going to get the same degree anywhere you go. But i know by the way your question looks that you will get into a lot of really great schools. Best of luck!

Your Questions About Physiology And Anatomy Online Courses

Posted on March 14, 2012 by bobg

George asks…

Am I on track for getting into a good college?

Okay, so I am a freshman in high school and i have huge aspirations. I tend to set goals for myself that others see as impossible… but that’s just the way I am. i have put a lot of dedication into school and I am hoping to one day go to a great college to get a great education.
So, first semester my GPA was a 4.75. I took three honors courses, and gym (required).
English 1- 100
Geometry- 98
World History- 100
Gym- 100

(as of first semester, im ranked one out of 468 in my class)

Now I am taking three honors courses and an elective medical science course (prerequisite)
So far, here are my courses-
Biology- 100
Medical Science-100
Algebra 2- 100
French1- 100

My school is the second in the state out of publicschools academically, so it isn’t easy!

I tookthe SAT in 7th grade for a talent search program and got a 590 in math, 625 in reading, 620 in writing and did very well on the essay (idk the exactscore)
Then I participated in DUKE TIP that summer and took Anatomy and Physiology online. I got a 95% in the end. The following summer, I went to Duke Marine Lab and took Ecology, and this summer I was accepted to take Marine Biology.

Through middle school I was top of the class and went to various academic ceremonies.

I am a competitive figure skater and hope to be nationally ranked before graduation.

I am in International Club, Science Olympiad, Operation Smile and various service clubs.

I have a ton of community service… and I go on mission trips about once a year.

I am white… and American… so no advantage there.

I am also going to Boston for a medical camp this summer where I will visit and work at HarvardMedical School.

I also do an internship at the hospital during the school year where I help out around the hospital…

I come from a low income family, because my parents are divorced and I liveONLY with my mom, who makes verylittle money… (my dad is a doctor though)

I also work sometimes at the ice rink coaching… sometimes, and will take it moreseriously as I get older.

I will take either like all AP or do IB when I am a junior/senior (im undecided on which one)

I also go to math state competitions, this year I went for algebra 2 and did very well and will progress hopefully onto nationals…

On my PSAT i got a 190 (like a 1900 for sat?)

I really am hoping to get to a good school… my dream is Harvard or John’s Hopkins, I want to be some sort of doctor… maybe an internist or neonatalogist.

Any tips? What else can I do? Do you think I will have a shot?

bobg answers:

An IB Diploma would be a great thing to add to that list. I’ve been in the program for the past 4 years and it’s only been rewarding! Several people confuse the benefit of the IB Programme now…it is NOT the same thing as an AP Class, at all. It is an internationally acclaimed programme, so there’s a good chance to go out of country, especially with the way you’re handling things. I think you should definitely choose the IB programme, it’ll be of the maximum benefit for you and your future.

Hope this helped! Best of luck to you! :]

Donna asks…

Need to take an online high school physics course! help!?

I am currently a senior in high school. I signed up to take anatomy and physiology instead of physics because it sounded more interesting. Now i realize that i wont be able to be accepted to college with the major of my choice without a physics credit! Any suggestions?

bobg answers:

If online class is what you need, then try the links below after talking with your guidance counselor and/or show what you find here to the counselor:

http://www.musthighschool.com/MUST/CourseDetails/Physics.html

http://epgy.stanford.edu/ohs/

http://www.excelhighschool.com/courses.php

http://malaysia.search.yahoo.com/search?p=Online%20high%20school%20physics%20course

Mary asks…

Will these classes wreck my life????? HELP?

Okay so I will be a junior next year and these are the classes I am planning on taking:

Honors Pre-Calc
Honors English 3
Honors Physics
Honors Spanish 4
Honors Anatomy and Physiology (online)
Team Sports
AP US History
AP Statistics (online)
I play sports year round and don’t get home until 430. Will this course load kill me?

bobg answers:

Yeah, but it looks good for college

Your Questions About Anatomy Courses Online

Posted on March 13, 2012 by bobg

Donna asks…

Anatomy and Physiology online courses?

I’m currently a junior in high school, and I’m planning on majoning in Nursing in college.
So, i really want to take an anatomy and physiology class, but my school doesn’t have one.
Does anyone know where i can find one online, that is credible and would count on a transcript?

Please and Thank you

bobg answers:

Ocean County College, based in New Jersey, has an anatomy and physiology online course that you can look into. As a junior in high school, you may be eligible if you meet the prerequisites and have permission from your guidance counselor.

Http://www.ocean.edu/academics/programs_of_study/science/AP_Online.htm

Alternatively, you can study on your own (independent study) and then take the credit by exam (CBE) route to get your high school credit. Here’s a home study A&P course that helped me with my own independent study:

http://humananatomy.annics.com

Mark asks…

Where can i find an Anatomy & Physiology course online?

the state i live in is PA (if that matters, to get a “resident tuition rate”) i dont know if residency matters if your just taking a course online..do u?

bobg answers:

Go to Google and click on “Advanced Search.” Once there, type “.edu” into the Domain Name box, which will limit your search results to those websites from Universities or Colleges. Then type in “distance learning Human Anatomy & Physiology” in the search terms box at the top. You should find several to choose from.

Mary asks…

Human Anatomy Course Online?

I need to take an online course in Human Anatomy. I need the course to give an official grade at the end and be able to provide a transcript. Any information will be greatly appreciated

bobg answers:

There are anatomy courses offered at Empire State College. ESC is a State University of New York college that offers a variety of programs all of which are done remotely.

Http://www.esc.edu

Your Questions About Online Anatomy Courses

Posted on March 11, 2012 by bobg

John asks…

Is 18 hours too much for a freshman in college?

I’m attending a community college and I’m in the physical therapist assistant program. Three of my five classes are online. I’m taking:

Anatomy 2
English 2 online
Psychology online
Computers online
PTA course

bobg answers:

It’s doable, but if you value balance in your life, you may want to scale back.

Nancy asks…

Which class should I take next year?

For my senior year, I’m contemplating on whether or not I should drop Honors Anatomy to take a Japanese elective instead. I’m going into Computer Science and Graphic Design for college, I have no intention at all of going into the medical field. I also know that Anatomy is basically memorization of the body and the Japanese class does an online course called Keystone High School. I’ve also been really interested in learning Japanese for the past couple of years.

Is dropping an honors class worth it?

bobg answers:

Well since your major doesn’t require anatomy you should take Japanese. You will probably use Japanese more often than your knowledge of anatomy.

Ruth asks…

are these courses hard?

I’m not the best at math but i think since i am motivated i think i could get it done. since it is online though i’m not sure how much help I would get if i needed it.
it is a vet tech course and not sure how intense it may be..like the animal anatomy, and medical mathematics…
here is the course outline:

http://www.pennfostercollege.edu/vettech/ProgramOutline.html

anyone what to let me know how intense it may be or have had courses kind of like it from zoology etc.
Thanks!

bobg answers:

That would depend upon how well you sort, memorize, and utilize information.

What kinds of grades did you get in hs? How much time are you willing to spend on things that are difficult for YOU?

These courses aren’t geared to be medical school classes… You are training to be an assistant, not a diagnostician. 90% of being a success in a job is just showing up, listening, and following directions. And given a task, getting it done, and asking for more.

If you love dogs and cats (a small animal vet’s major practice) don’t complain, and don’t mind long hours, it is a rewarding career. If you’re lazy, bitttch over every little whatever, can’t stand blood, poop or vomit, it for sure isn’t the job for you. Animals aren’t staying in a vet hospital unless they are sick.