struggling in my med-surg course.. study tips?

[starbucks_lover]

i just got my results for my 1st test in med-surg and i failed!! i have 3 more unit tests and a final but i am not used to any grade under 80. i am very upset.... does anyone have studying tips? i read the 15 chapters tht the test covers before each lecture, take very good notes during class, and usually make flash cards. what am i doing wrong? i am so discouraged.

[CrazziiRN913, ADN, BSN]

When you order the book or go pick it up you make sure you buy the one that says RN, there is also a LPN one I believe

[Iridescent Orchid, CNA, LPN]

I just wanted to give a huge thanks to all of you who have posted tips! I am in summer semester, in which I will actually be taking Med Surg I and II in an 8-week time span. I am still working really hard to key in on and develop better critical thinking skills, so that flow sheet really is going to help loads! Thanks tons Daytonite! :)