Let's share creative, different ways for studying

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I thought it might be a good idea to share creative ways that we all study or just traditional ways that you may think everyone already know of, whether you or still in pre-req's or entering your last semester of nursing school it does not matter. I thought it may be a good idea to relieve anxiety others who are not sure if they can make it through nursing school and give everyone else ideas of how others do things. I am getting ready to enter my junior year and although this is not so creative not very many students in my class do this because they think it is crazy and a waste but I tell you it works. I type my lecture notes within 24 hours of a lecture and I also tape record questions and answers. I will ask a question for example Describe what are non-modifiable and modifiable factors for cardiovascular diseases wait about 10-15 seconds to give myself time to think and put the answer on the tape. I listen to the tape while riding in the car, and while cooking or cleaning or before falling to sleep. How about what others do??

Hello crnasomeday!

I am the type of person who makes notecards. I am curious as to how to print notes cards. Usually my hand writing changes the more a write. I would love to print my notescards to prevent writers cramp. Thany you in advance.:cool:

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Hi Brown Sugar...a couple of things about printing out note cards. First - you'll have to check out how your printer handles notecards. Some older printers may have difficulty printing them okay, but most should handle them all right. I use 4x6 cards for one basic reason: the printer has to have certain size margins, and there's no way to get around that, so I get the most use out of cards that size. Secondly - what program do you generally use for your word processing needs? I use Word Perfect because I've found it to be one of the most flexible and useful programs. In WP, you can go to "page setup" (under File or Format options) and set your page size as 4x6 index card. You'll then have to do a little bit of experimenting with the margin widths to get your cards to print the way you want them. Once you find the perfect formula for printing them, save the template you've created and use that for typing up your cards.

I'm in the process of adding all my note card files to my website, and if you'd like, you can check out my page for pediatric notes ( Pediatric Nursing Notes ) to see how those files work for you. If you use WP there are files preformatted for you, but if you use another word processing program, choose the "download generic word processing file" links. Then you'll just need to experiment some to find what works best for you.

Be blessed!

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making my own note cards and flowsheets after reviewing the information

I found that putting the information into my own words, making connections in my mind and figuring out how to relate to the information was the most important thing.

I tried preprinted cards and doing things on the computer (I typed so much in school and do it without thinking, less connected than writing) but I found the process of thinking things out and physically writing them out most effective...I usually remembered the content with minimal review after making out my own cards.

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cnrsomeday, I love your website, I put it in my favs:)

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Oh thank you so much Janleb! I hope to add to it a bunch in the coming month or so, since I'll have a little time off from classes (finally). I think the part I'll add to the most is the online tests. I think those are lots of fun!

Be blessed!!!

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CRNASOMEDAY,

I just wanted to say thank you for replying to my message. I too have added your webage to my favorites. I have a question I viewed some of the ped notecards. I was wondering if the lines are printed on the card or if the wording is the only thing printed on the card.

:p :cool:

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Hi again Brown Suga....the only thing that will print on the note cards is the words. The lines you see on the site are just the background, but that's not in the notecard files. Let me know if you have any trouble printing them. Take care...and be blessed.....

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Hi again CRNASOMEDAY,

Thank you for responding to my question. I want to wish you and all the others on the board good luck with fall semester.

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Hi all, came across this thread and thought it would be a good one to bump...

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Brown Suga- You might take a look at http://www.flashcardexchange.com/

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Specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,.

thanks for the tips and advise!

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