Question about study groups...

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Specializes in MedSurg, Clinic, ER.

I am curious about whether it is possible to succeed in NS without study groups.

I am not opposed to participating in study groups... as a matter of fact I believe it is a good thing to share information and possibly help others...

I've just always been more of an independent learner. I also have family responsibility that might make it difficult to coordinate any kind of study group activity.

So, that said, would I be shooting myself in the foot to not try to MAKE time to join a study group in the Fall when I start NS?

(I realize it may be a non-issue for me, as I believe a significant number of my fellow program students have kids or work or both... so study groups might just fall in a great time slot for me... lol... but as most who are waiting for things to start, I am anxious and over-thinking everything in advance... lol)

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I belonged to a study group in the beginning of first semester and it didn't work out for me. I haven't joined another study group and I have some of the highest grades in our class. So, no, it's not going to make or break you if you don't have a regular study group as long as you understand the material. Good luck in nursing school!

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I don't do study groups. I do better alone. I have a few friends that I can call if I'm stuck on something.

If you are going to have a SG, assign someone to oversee the group for that session. This person will get the group back on track and call break times etc...

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We did group work too often in my nursing school. I found the group to be ineffective and a waste of my time and effort. There were always those who did not contribute or even do their assigned tasks. Some wouldn't show up to meetings and everything had to be planned around accommodating them. Time together is wasted in trivial talk instead of the task at hand. You are most likely better off to do it on your own.

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Specializes in Emergency/Cath Lab.

I dont do study groups. Nothing ever gets done and people tend to confuse me more.

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Hi,

I am not really a study group person and also my current situation(single mom,two young kids) makes it almost impossible. I really believe you can succeed in nursing school without joining a study group. I am doing okay so far....

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

I realize times have changed since I went to nursing school ... but I made it all the way through my PhD without every being part of a study group.

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Specializes in MedSurg, Clinic, ER.

Thanks to everyone who has responded so far... it is good to know that it is possible to do well without study groups. I have heard a lot of emphasis placed on joining a study group to ensure success and it worries me. Like I said, I have always been an independent learner.. other people often pose a distraction for me rather than assistance... but I am not opposed to helping others in study groups...

I can't wait for the first day of school! I am excited even though I know once it starts I will long for the freedom and down time of summer... haha

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Specializes in LTC, hospice, home health.

Thank you for starting this thread, ZiggysGal. I've been worrying over the idea of being part of a study group, too. I do much better on my own, but my school strongly recommends that we each be part of a study group. I'm very focused in my studies, but I'm also very friendly. I would probably be the one to start conversations that were off-topic.

At any rate, I'm feeling more confident at this point, about not participating in a study group. Thanks again, and best of luck to you when school starts!

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No study groups for me. In my (limited) experience they tend to turn into b**ch sessions and gossip fests. I don't have that kind of time to waste! I study alone and when I run up against something complicated my long-suffering husband listens while I explain the concept to him over & over; I learn best by teaching to someone else. Subsequently, Hubby could probably pass NCLEX as well I as could.

Besides, I spend so much time with my clinical group that we're all pretty sick of each other and just need a break.

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Depending on who I get together with for a study group they do help a lot, but I also study beforehand on my own. With the girls I normally get together with, we all study on our own and then come together for a few hours before the test and just share tips and tricks we have figured out and things we find interesting or ask questions. I enjoy study groups but definitely don't use them as my only source of studying.

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Specializes in NICU Level III.

it's possible. I study great on my own but did groups here and there and I was usually the one with the random facts that would show up on tests. Besides socially, they weren't much of a benefit to me.

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