How do you study in CRNA School?

[give em zzzs]

BSN material was not that difficult just time consuming (bc I worked full time and have kids). What study strategy works best for YOU in CRNA school?

I like flash cards but do not see this as a viable option due to the time it would take to make them and the amount of material I will be responsible for retaining.

Thanks in advance. I know the same thing doesn't work for everyone--- I'm just looking for things to try.

[m1lkofamnesia]

I went through the class Powerpoints and any other material requested by professors. I bought Apex as well, and that helped me a lot. I'll use it for studying for boards as well.

[emb92250]

I like using "quizlet.com" which is basically an electronic way to make flash cards. It's way faster for me to type out the flash card than write for some reason. Plus, my program has a class a few years ahead that had someone make a TON of flash cards that they share in a dedicated group. You should see if someone has already made a set, just search for your program's name. Also, I've been told by some ppl not to bother reading, just look at power points and listen in lecture. I, however, find it very useful, but time consuming, to finish all readings assigned.

[PresG33]

I have kids too and my strategy is to maximize time. Our professors tend to stress the important info in their lectures, so I focus most of my effort on learning that info and supplement with readings if I don't understand. I also read the chapter in Morgan that coincides with whatever we are studying because it is very digestible and to the point (as compared to Barash or Miller). I record lectures and listen to them during my commute so that the time spent in the car isn't wasted. I also tend to study in hour long sessions and spend time with the family in between, I find that a 2 or 3 focused hour-long sessions is much more effective than a 8 hour session in the library where half the time I'm staring at the same page with my eyes glazed over. I did make flash cards but only for some info, I'd recommend doing them for common meds so that you have a packet you can review before clinical days.

[CCRN_CSC_0710]

I really like Quizlet as well. You can copy pictures into it too so you can study diagrams. Towards the end of didactic I started studying in 30 minute sessions--30 minute intense studying followed by a 5 minute break. After 2ish hours I'd take a 15 minute break and after 4 hours a 30-60 minute break for a meal. This worked very well for me instead of 8 hours straight.

ETA: my classmates would divide up the lectures to spend less time making index cards and more time studying them.