I have the passion and the drive to become a nurse. I know I do. Not to sound like a cliche, but I've wanted to be a nurse since I was pretty small (I used to practice giving my dad shots with a twig, ha ha.) But I really need some advice on actually retaining the information you've learned, something that I've had quite a bit of trouble with.
Let me explain: In high school and my college classes, I've learned a lot of things. Some have stuck, some have not. Sure, I can learn it long enough to pass the test, heck, even make an A on the test, and pass the course with flying colors. Next semester, I'm out of said classes. Do I remember a majority of the information? Eh, not really. Not really the specifics.
I don't really understand what my problem is! I know it sounds stupid, but what's the difference between memorizing and actually retaining the information you are taught? I'm terrified of passing pre-reqs and nursing school with great grades, only to be clueless when it's time to actually get my RN license and get down to nursing.
I tried to explain this the best I could, so I'm sorry if it makes little sense. Is the secret reviewing? Memorization? Just sheer determination?
