It might be really critical of me to say but to really think you can get by with decent grades by not reading the material is an ignorant position to take. This applies to any degree, not just nursing. This isn't high school, you have to discipline yourself to read through it. Flash cards have their uses but you can't just depend on them. Good luck..
I'll be attending Mount Aloysius College in the Fall. Not sure what my GPA is because I'm transferring in and it depends on what credits are accepted. My TEAS exam..well I passed, that's all that matters. :)