Please Help

memphispanda, RN · Oct 26, 2002

I have a hard time hitting the books too. If I have papers to fill out or something like that, I am fine. But just sitting down to study is really hard for me. Anyway, I have done several things to try to get better about it. First, I decide ahead of time how long I am going to study and what time I will study. For example today (Saturday) my plan is to goof off from 8-9, clean house from 9-10, study pharmacology from 10-11, study med/surg from 11-12. In the afternoon I will repeat the schedule. I also have found that if I write down things while I am studying I retain them better. And if I walk while I am reading my book out loud I retain things better and don't fall asleep instead of studying. Hope this helps some!

catch33er · Oct 26, 2002

Something that works for me is scheduling time with study groups. That way I know I want to be at least somewhat prepared before I meet with them, so I do it. Then the study group helps me get my thoughts together. memphispanda is right - saying it out loud gets it into your head much better, so I try to "talk through" the theory stuff with other students.

Good luck, you can do it!

Rav_810 · Oct 26, 2002

Thank you guys for the advice i will get down to it. Anyone else who has any studying techniques??

RNIAM, BSN, RN · Oct 26, 2002

Hi, I usually put it off as long as possible but then I get to it. I study for at least one hour and then take a fifteen minute break. I do this over and over. When my head starts to hurt or my body says enough, I listen. It is important to study the right information, use your notes as a guide. Go through the chapters and outline all the information you took in your notes. Then what I do is write that information out again. Look it over and then try to summarize each area. Do as much of this as you can and you'll get at least a 90 on your exam.

Good Luck!

renerian, BSN, RN · Oct 26, 2002

I used to break it up in small increments of time. Lets say study one hour, clean and hour, study, make dinner, study etc. Maybe that would make the task less daunting.

renerian

alem-tsahai · Oct 26, 2002

memphispanda, that is GREAT advice! I am going to try that this evening.

alem

Mkue · Oct 30, 2002

I think these are all great studying techniques !

Good Luck Rav:)

AmyHall · Oct 30, 2002

I sometimes have a hard time getting into studying. I think its because of all the stuff I have to read, fill-out, etc. But its really really helpful to have a study group. Not only does it reinforce what you're learning but knowing that others depend on you to be prepared helps alot too!!

Good Luck!!!!

AmyHall · Oct 30, 2002

I sometimes have a hard time getting into studying. I think its because of all the stuff I have to read, fill-out, etc. But its really really helpful to have a study group. Not only does it reinforce what you're learning but knowing that others depend on you to be prepared helps alot too!!

Good Luck!!!!

JillyT · Oct 30, 2002

I've had trouble too, so I started using a kitchen timer....starting with 20 minute study sessions, 10 minute break and gradually I found myself getting past the 20 minute mark and setting the timer for 45. At the minimum I try for 45 min studying and 15 minute break.

JillyT · Oct 30, 2002

I've had trouble too, so I started using a kitchen timer....starting with 20 minute study sessions, 10 minute break and gradually I found myself getting past the 20 minute mark and setting the timer for 45. At the minimum I try for 45 min studying and 15 minute break.