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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!
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!
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!
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!!!!
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!!!!
Rav_810
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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!!!!
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