[nursecher]

Thanks for all of the great tips. I survived my first week of school. I am taking biology and algebra. I have to say that I LOVE IT!
I have been taking tons of notes and reading chapters ahead. I have my first bio test on tues. The teacher provided us with a test study outline. I also have been reviewing notes daily. I have learned so much already! I am going through the outline, my notes, and text and making up possible test questions for myself. Then I will put them on flash cards. The good news is it is all multiple choice. I really want that A!!!
In algebra it is a little different. The first test is a week from tomorrow and we are not aloud to use a calculator for this one because they want to be sure we can change decimal to percent/fraction. I have the concepts down but when working through some problems I make stupid little errors. I am trying to be neat and take my time and check my work. I think the only way to learn math is to keep practicing. I'm really nervous about this one.
Well....better go study

[coot]

Originally Posted by studentnurseCB

Hello,

I am starting school soon and was wondering if anyone has any good study tips. Any secrets to getting A's? It has been a while since I've been in school. Thanks in advance for any help.

hey i am a student nurse also, last year i didnt pass i had a 79.3 and needed an 80 one of the most important things is keep your test grades above an 80 take notes make flash cards and sit at the front of the class. as far as this summer u could get a terminology book at the library. I am going back this year and i am going to pass with a hundred average, at first it got me down but now i have decided to go back and kick but.GOOD LUCK!!!

[NOLANURSE2b]

Originally Posted by studentnurseCB

Hello,

I am starting school soon and was wondering if anyone has any good study tips. Any secrets to getting A's? It has been a while since I've been in school. Thanks in advance for any help.

Hi,

I have a 4.0... and I am a returning student (after a 20 year lapse). I go to school full time and work 55 hours a week. It has not been easy-but I am motivated-
Things that have helped me are:

Flash cards--- got to have em, I love em' especially the color coded. So easy to make and take with you and review in down time (instead of pulling out a 20 # anat book)

Websites- I didn't know about all of the wonderful tools available to me-right here on the internet---google it...(I just found this site-I luv it) this helped for lab experiments, etc... The models for studying.... oh my gosh... most of the web sites have self quizes..
I found great sites for studying the muscles and skeleton.

Read & Review-break it down -most of the stuff I needed to read 2x's... It's one thing to read-its another to understand what you are reading.. so make sure that if you get distracted easily- put yourself in an environment that will work for you-go.

Don't wait- study first and then "play"- this way you won't regret not "getting it out of the way"..

Don't hesitate to ask questions- especially if you don't understand -utilize your teachers- that is what they are there for--email em...

Priority- Put 1st things first. It is so easy to become overwhelmed when there is so much to get done & do. This was hard for me @ like worrying about a micro test on Friday -when I have an anat test tommorrow. So I had to remind myself to keep focused....

Take advantage of "wasted time"- I had an hour between one of my classes- instead of goofing off, I spent 45 min's of that time in the lab-reviewing -and since it was an off hour- the lab was usually quiet and I had more access to the materials (instead of having to wait)

If you find yourself in a situation that you are "sinking" -ask for help before you drown. Ask your teacher for extra credit, or guidance-they are there to help-

Hope this helps- great responses from the other posts too!

[kittyhawk]

I have a question.

Regarding the flashcards, I'm using a set for Psych right now, but it's pretty basic and pretty simple to color code.

How do you all color code the index cards for things like a&p? I'm great when I'm organized, but it's thinking up the organizational skills that's a killer!

I agree...read, read and read more. I read every day and dedicate 1 weekend day to studying. I work 40 hours. It's not easy. The house is a mess, as long as there aren't bugs, I'm good Dust and husky fur, I can live with!

Thanks

Michele

[BoonersmomRN]

I make my own flashcards. Hundreds of em lol.


The only way I color code them is that I use a different color for each section. For ex: my upcoming test on blood( cards are baby blue), lymphatic( cards are yellow) and immune ( cards are white).

[NOLANURSE2b]

Originally Posted by kittyhawk

I have a question.

Regarding the flashcards, I'm using a set for Psych right now, but it's pretty basic and pretty simple to color code.

How do you all color code the index cards for things like a&p? I'm great when I'm organized, but it's thinking up the organizational skills that's a killer!

I agree...read, read and read more. I read every day and dedicate 1 weekend day to studying. I work 40 hours. It's not easy. The house is a mess, as long as there aren't bugs, I'm good Dust and husky fur, I can live with!

Thanks

Michele

Hi, I break the subject matter down per color....(like the previous post). In addition: when I had to learn the muscles, I made a bunch of copies of the muscle men. I taped them to the cards and highlighted the muscle on the body-and then put the name of the muscle on the back of the card. (now of course I know this was small for a 3x5 card) but I did not have to squint or "go blind" trying to figure them out. I also did the same thing when I was learning histology. I would tape pictures of the slides on the cards in the same manner, I would break the cards done by color @ cartilage-green/ epithelial-pink, ...... you get the idea. Sooo much easier to keep in your pocket (I could review at work inbetween customers, while waiting in traffic, etc.)
Hope this helps.