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I am a first year uni student doing my RN's. I just can't motivate myself to do the theory work, as in studying. I have attended nearly every lecture and tutorial and nursing lab session but can't seem to motivate myself. Somebody please help the exams are coming up, i'll be stuffed if i can't get my act together soon. I love nursing but studying is the hardest bit for me.

PLEASE HELP!!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

For some reason study groups do not work for me. I learn much better and more efficiently on my own. But I understand they can be good for some people.

Personally, I sit down and re-write the information. Sometimes I re-write my notes, other times I write out charts in the book. Whatever I feel like I don't have committed to memory, writing down helps me memorize it. For instance, I wrote out the order of Cranial nerves about 3 or 4 times until it was automatic. I don't time myself, I just work hard until my mind starts wandering. That's my clue that it's time to take a break. I'll get something to eat, watch tv, or go for a walk. Then come back and study some more.

Then--when I'm in the car, waiting in line somewhere, or walking to a destination, I mentally explain the different concepts to myself.

I make a point of NOT studying the hour before the exam. I don't want to confuse myself at that point by going over things too much.

Hope some of that helps you.

Mel

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For some reason study groups do not work for me. I learn much better and more efficiently on my own. But I understand they can be good for some people.

Personally, I sit down and re-write the information. Sometimes I re-write my notes, other times I write out charts in the book. Whatever I feel like I don't have committed to memory, writing down helps me memorize it. For instance, I wrote out the order of Cranial nerves about 3 or 4 times until it was automatic. I don't time myself, I just work hard until my mind starts wandering. That's my clue that it's time to take a break. I'll get something to eat, watch tv, or go for a walk. Then come back and study some more.

Then--when I'm in the car, waiting in line somewhere, or walking to a destination, I mentally explain the different concepts to myself.

I make a point of NOT studying the hour before the exam. I don't want to confuse myself at that point by going over things too much.

Hope some of that helps you.

Mel

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Great suggestions eveyone. I use to rewrite my notes also. Flashcards are also good to use. I also would study with a NCLEX review book.

Hope these tips helps! Best wishes!

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Great suggestions eveyone. I use to rewrite my notes also. Flashcards are also good to use. I also would study with a NCLEX review book.

Hope these tips helps! Best wishes!

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One thing I do as well as re-writing my notes is after I have written them, I sit down at my computer and type them in WORD. I don't save them or even worry about spelling. It's the reading of the words over and over that is doing studying for me.

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One thing I do as well as re-writing my notes is after I have written them, I sit down at my computer and type them in WORD. I don't save them or even worry about spelling. It's the reading of the words over and over that is doing studying for me.

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This works for me. Most schools have a quiet study area. I go to mine and absolutely do nothing but study write papers etc. If there are other people studying there it is motivating because that is all that area is to be used for. If I am alone I don't want to get caught (embarrased) not working on what I am supossed to be.

This method is especially helpful to me when I can't get motivated or can't help giving in to distractions. (Like, 'gee I really should clean out my desk drawers, or gee that lamp needs dusting)

After I finish my study session I leave it all behind and do something I want. Like go shopping. Take myself out to lunch or what ever.

Also I schedule some time for just fun. Like one semester I took a beginning tap dance class, another I played golf a coulpe of hours a week, and yet another I learned to fence. I planned one evening a week that was dedicated to SEX. Not just any sex but something special say a special seduction, game or surprising my Honey with trying something new and creative.

You need balance and if you are not having ANY fun then you got to get some or you will continue to procrastinate about your school work. I'm talking real fun here. Not just vegging in front of the TV. Not just doing what your kids or the hubby thinks is fun. Do what is fun for you.

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This works for me. Most schools have a quiet study area. I go to mine and absolutely do nothing but study write papers etc. If there are other people studying there it is motivating because that is all that area is to be used for. If I am alone I don't want to get caught (embarrased) not working on what I am supossed to be.

This method is especially helpful to me when I can't get motivated or can't help giving in to distractions. (Like, 'gee I really should clean out my desk drawers, or gee that lamp needs dusting)

After I finish my study session I leave it all behind and do something I want. Like go shopping. Take myself out to lunch or what ever.

Also I schedule some time for just fun. Like one semester I took a beginning tap dance class, another I played golf a coulpe of hours a week, and yet another I learned to fence. I planned one evening a week that was dedicated to SEX. Not just any sex but something special say a special seduction, game or surprising my Honey with trying something new and creative.

You need balance and if you are not having ANY fun then you got to get some or you will continue to procrastinate about your school work. I'm talking real fun here. Not just vegging in front of the TV. Not just doing what your kids or the hubby thinks is fun. Do what is fun for you.

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Lots of different ways to get the information from the book to your head...depends on your learning style.

index cards are one method. Put info relating to one topic on a card. This breaks up the huge amount of info into manageable bits.

Read your book, highlight ONE or TWO important sentences (or less) per paragraph. Then study your highlights.

I highly recommend a study group, with each member presenting a topic to "teach" the other members.

You may find it easier to study if you are also exercising (like on an exercise bike or treadmill).

Record lectures and listen to the recording.

Take notes during lectures.

And...don't miss any lectures. Even if you don't get your reading done, you might get enough out of the lecture to get by.

If your major problem is motivation, promise yourself a treat that you otherwise wouldn't have.

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Lots of different ways to get the information from the book to your head...depends on your learning style.

index cards are one method. Put info relating to one topic on a card. This breaks up the huge amount of info into manageable bits.

Read your book, highlight ONE or TWO important sentences (or less) per paragraph. Then study your highlights.

I highly recommend a study group, with each member presenting a topic to "teach" the other members.

You may find it easier to study if you are also exercising (like on an exercise bike or treadmill).

Record lectures and listen to the recording.

Take notes during lectures.

And...don't miss any lectures. Even if you don't get your reading done, you might get enough out of the lecture to get by.

If your major problem is motivation, promise yourself a treat that you otherwise wouldn't have.

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