How many hours should I study for each class?

Iâ™¥Scrubs, LPN · Jan 11, 2013

There is no right answer to this, it really depends on the person. I myself have a good memory and I learn things pretty quick so I really don't study as much as my classmates. I also have a part time job, so I can only study when I am home. However, I know people who study for hours...yes HOURS as in they stay up all night and study many days for one test and they barely pass. So it really depends on your learning style and other factors, good luck!

rvd4now · Jan 12, 2013

I'm wondering how much time I should spend studying for each class? Nervous and scared I'm going to fail......

Yes some test take longer to study for. It just all depends on you. I try to read before the class so i can ask questions when I need help.

Nursebetty2007 · Jan 12, 2013

Sometimes it's not about how many hours you study it's the way you study, for instance you have study for 10 hours and not pass a test vs someone who studied for 2 hrs and got an A, here's why, I feel like after so long of studying your no longer retaining the information your literally just reading the words in the book, nothing is sticking, it will literally be in one ear out the other, try finding ways that help you study, flash cards, writing it out, or taping your lectures, also break your studying up, couple hours here and there , your brain will eventually become to tired and you'll just be reading not understanding the material ... Hope this helps

futurelpn0219 · Jan 12, 2013

Sometimes it's not about how many hours you study it's the way you study for instance you have study for 10 hours and not pass a test vs someone who studied for 2 hrs and got an A, here's why, I feel like after so long of studying your no longer retaining the information your literally just reading the words in the book, nothing is sticking, it will literally be in one ear out the other, try finding ways that help you study, flash cards, writing it out, or taping your lectures, also break your studying up, couple hours here and there , your brain will eventually become to tired and you'll just be reading not understanding the material ... Hope this helps[/quote']
Thank you! This helps a lot!

mind_body_soul RN · Jan 12, 2013

However long it takes you. If you can explain it to someone with a non-medical/non-nursing background, and they understand it, then you understand it. I agree with samantha2174, everyone is a different learner, there is such a thing as studying too much. Don't aim for a certain number of hours, aim for actually knowing the material and how it all connects. Definitely preview the reading before class so you can come up with questions to ask. I highlight directly in my books as the teacher lectures. Learn each instructor's subtle cues of "this is going to be on the test". If you take your first exam and you're not happy with the grade you got, then you know you need to adjust your study methods. It is trial and error, so don't worry if you don't do well on the first few exams. Get help from classmates or the instructors if you need it. I failed a few exams and I still made all A's in my LPN program. Good luck to you.