Nursing Mnemonics - Cranial Nerves

Cranial Nerves Tips & Tricks

"A trap door is not going to open up and swallow you if you fail this test, Caroline!"

That was what I told myself when I finally sat down and pressed start for the NCLEX. I have never been the best test taker and my anxiety oftentimes made me study until my professor made me close my book. Which explains why I also placed my NCLEX review book and some notes in my locker prior to entering the exam room.

This was the worst I had ever been though, I could barely see the white screen because there were black spots in my vision from my panicking. The calm words were helping though and as every second passed, I could see more of the screen and thankfully, less black spots. Eventually, when I was able to read, I realized just how much visual aids and silly Mnemonics were so helpful.

I would not say that I'm a visual, auditory or kinesthetic learner... unfortunately, things seem to come slow for me and I'm pressured to use all types of learning techniques available. I was so surprised to notice though, how, while reading the questions one of the first things that would pop in my head were memorization tricks like the one we are going to show you in this video. So although it may seem silly or trivial, please do not overlook the value.

In this video I'm going to go over a visual mnemonic for the 12 Cranial Nerves that every nurse needs to know. I will also present at the end of the video a visual aid that AllNurses provided for you.

I found it helpful to watch and listen to educational videos while doing things that did not require 100% of my mental capacity, such as: walking, morning care, cleaning the house etc.

So I hope you also find it helpful!

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