School Advice

Grovelpnstudent · Apr 9, 2011

ok here's what works for me:

I skim the chapter before class, pay attention in class take note of anything they seem to repeat of say is important (it's usually on the test)

after school i review the chapter notes i took and read the chapter that way i now know what the chapter is about and i knew what the teacher was going to go over (and i will have more informed questions in class)

I sometimes re-write my notes if they are pretty messed up *reinforces the information*

i use all the resources that come with the book so if my book has a study guide cd and i go on there and take the practice tests, i also do the questions for review at the end of each chapter, if i dont understand something i will ask the teacher the next day or review it with other class members

TAKE PLENTY OF BREAKS to let the info sink in, study each day instead of waiting til last minute before the test.

Anything you have a problem with focus on a little more with flash cards (if they work for you) or sometimes i give myself a practice test esp with med terms, try to write down as many of the things you remember then go back and see what's missing.

Good luck

steffuturelpn · Apr 11, 2011

that sort of summed things up, i rewrite a lot and say things outloud when im studying, i dont wait until the last minute and be aware of how much time you have before the test so you can know how much time to study each day. DONT WAIT until the last minute and cram because what they taught you they expect you to know and cramming doesnt let u retain things for the long term, remember you have to take the nclex at the end, and when your teachers repeat things over and over during theory they will always be on the test, good luck im 2 months in cant wait to graduate