Finding it hard to study for exam

[AussieKylie]

At the moment, I have been studying and studying and studying for the past few weeks. I rewrite notes and rewrite until I feel its there in my head. Tomorrow is my exam and right now I feel so damn tired that it feels I cant retain anything for it.

Any tips?

[romie]

Adequate sleep is the key to learning and retaining information. There have been numerous studies on the role of sleep, studying, learning musical instruments. If you have a choice between studying x number of hours and only getting 5 hours of sleep, or getting a full nights sleep (7-8 hours) and fewer hours of study, go for less study and more sleep.

[shock-me-sane]

I like to mix up my studying. I do solitary studying and then some group. We also spend quite a few hours asking each other questions from NCLEX books and arguing about the answers before we check the right answer and rationale.

It is obviously a bit late for all that right now. But maybe it would be helpful later on? And don't get yourself worked up into a mess. Anxiety is pretty normal, but it sounds like you may be overstudying and freaking out. As suggested, I hope you are sleeping right now. Also, before tests when I am waiting in those horrid moments for the instructor to pass out the test, I close my eyes and envision the test and myself knowing the answer to the first, second, etc and filling in the scantron. helps me focus.

good luck!

[BeccaznRN, RN]

Yes....get some well-deserved sleep!

[EricJRN, MSN, RN]

Hope your exam went well!

[AussieKylie]

My last exam Finito

Now I just await my results:chair:

Thanks to your responses. :paw:

[Daytonite, BSN, RN]

My fingers are crossed for you! Let us all know the results. Aren't you glad this day has finally come? :balloons:

[AussieKylie]

Oh yah, it was such a long wait.

It hasnt hit me yet really until I get my result, that is when I will know I am definetly finished my degree

Definetly will let you know:p

[NaomieRN]

I never study if I am tired. I know there is no way my brain will retain anything. I prefer to go to bed early and wake up at 4am to study. I do better. I also make sure I eat more proteins, drink water, eat fruits and vegetables before I start studying.

[AussieKylie]

I passed my final exam and look forward to starting my new job as RN on August 7th. Its all payed off now, thank goodness, 4.5years of hardwork.:balloons: :biggringi :paw: :yelclap: :biere:

[Daytonite, BSN, RN]

I'm so happy for you. Good luck with the new job! I'm sure you'll still have plenty of questions.

[AussieKylie]

Thanks Day to Nite, my questions will never stop. I am an inquisitive person. I will be working in a Cardiothoracic ward in August and yeppers I know there will be lots of questions as I feel like a fish out of water :balloons: