Remember that the AP Biology exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP Biology exam. Prokaryote: Unicellular organism lacking organelles, specifically a nucleus Eukaryote: Organism consisting […]
Remember that the AP Biology exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP Biology exam. Protobionts: Metabolically active protein clusters that inaccurately reproduce; possible evolutionary precursors […]
Remember that the AP Biology exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP Biology exam. Oxygen: A nonmetallic element essential in animal and plant respiration Organic […]
Calculators are good—that’s what professional organizations for math teachers have decided. This is lucky for you, because it means you can use a calculator on the AP exam. In fact, on some parts of the exam, you are expected to use a calculator, a graphing calculator, to be specific. Graphing calculators have become a […]
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, (RN) jobs will increase by 19 percent through 2022—faster than average for all occupations. But the educational paths to nursing are varied. Which one should you choose? Should you pursue an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)? Let’s take a look: […]
Nurses administer hundreds of medications to their patients on a regular basis and are responsible for patient safety. Thus, medication administration becomes a major challenge, as nurses struggle to keep up with all the latest pharmaceutical advances and medications on the market. According to the American Nurses Association (2017), medication errors are one of the […]
Now that you’ve done all the hard work at nursing school, it’s time to prove you’re really ready to become a nurse. To do that, you’ll have to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Are you ready? You’ll take the NCLEX-RN on a computer at a Pearson VUE test center, answering questions that show you can apply […]
In your prep for the AP Physics exam, make sure you have a solid understanding of fundamental topics like vectors and trigonometry. For a brush-up, check out the notes and practice questions below! Describe the sine and cosine functions using the unit circle The unit circle is a circle with radius = 1, centered […]
The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN® exam) determines if it’s safe for you to begin your practice as an entry-level nurse. While nursing school exams are knowledge-based, the NCLEX-RN® tests application and analysis using the nursing knowledge you learned in school. You will be tested on how you can use critical thinking skills to make […]
Jacqueline Molina decided to pursue a nursing career after teaching for three years. Here is her experience on how she pursued nursing as her second career. I remember my last day as a New York City high school teacher like it was yesterday. Soon, I would be embarking on a whole new adventure called nursing school, all […]