Study habits!

RunBabyRN · May 8, 2014

What worked for me were leaving the house to study, writing note cards and studying them, and recording myself reading things on my iPhone so that I could listen to them in the car.

Are you able to review the questions you've missed? Do you understand why you're missing things? Are you going too fast? Oftentimes, that's why I miss things- reading too fast and missing something important.

2016New · May 8, 2014

Yes. I am able to review my exam after they have been graded. I make a point to contact my prof to go over the exam. What ive seen is that 90% of the time i got the question wrong because i changed my first answer -.-

thanks for the advice!

notnursezelda · May 9, 2014

lol so its simple, stop changing your answer! good luck

Exhaustipated, ADN, BSN · May 10, 2014

I agree with the PP -- stop changing your answers! I know that's tough. One of my instructors tells a story of one of the students in the class ahead of me who had the same issue. She started wearing a rubber band on her wrist when she took tests, and would snap the band when she felt the urge to change her answer. Apparently it helped -- she just graduated!

Have you tried one of those assessments that tells you what kind of learner you are? How-to-study.com has an assessment quiz and suggestions for each type of learner. The suggestions look pretty good; I'll be trying some of them out when I return to class in the fall.

Good luck!

2016New · May 12, 2014

Ill try those quizzes to find out! & that rubber band thing as well. Thank u!

MiaLilyYap · May 13, 2014

I actually set my mind to study a week before my examination, but then I always forget about it. and i came up studying a day before my examination, sometimes I cannot finish reading the topic given to us. I always rely on "stock knowledge" but it seems not so efficient. when the result's were given to us, sometimes i feel so bad about myself for I didn't give my best during the exam, I always blame myself why i'm so lazy to study and so forgetful.

any advice?

venjiebolina · May 13, 2014

Study in advance or review your lessons prior to the class

Take quick notes during the class

Don't let social activities take priority before studying

Review your lesson after school

RunBabyRN · May 13, 2014

I actually set my mind to study a week before my examination, but then I always forget about it. and i came up studying a day before my examination, sometimes I cannot finish reading the topic given to us. I always rely on "stock knowledge" but it seems not so efficient. when the result's were given to us, sometimes i feel so bad about myself for I didn't give my best during the exam, I always blame myself why i'm so lazy to study and so forgetful.
any advice?

I would start your own thread, rather than post your question within someone else's.

Malorymug · May 13, 2014

Hi, I like what you have going so far. I would add pre-reading before lecture and maybe a study partner.

I make it a point to see/hear all the material at least times. But not just read it, get the information in lots of different ways. And understand the material.

What kind of learner are you? If auditory, perhaps recording the lectures and listening again. If visual draw up some concept maps/flow charts.

2016New · May 13, 2014

I recently saw a set up thing that includes like flow charts or concept maps type thing lol if you understand me. i am going to try and do that for this first exam.

2016New · May 13, 2014

I do all of the above! for instance, i read chapters way before class, then go home & study that same material. i also do take notes in class.

i also make it a point not to have my phone/ipod with me as i study.

Thanks!