study skills

OnMyWay · Jan 11, 2004

My father and his partner (both professors) have written a whole series of study skills guides - here is a link to his college book (at the very bottom, the book alone is $35). I have used the book and it is wonderful - I have managed straight A's so far in A&P 1, 2 and Nursing Fundamentals. It tells you how to take effective notes, how to remember things, how to take tests, etc.

I'm not trying to post a sales pitch - I just know the book works.

memphispanda, RN · Jan 11, 2004

I'm not good at taking notes from books either. However, check and see if there was a CD or website for your book. I found that some of the practice questions from the CDs and websites show up slightly altered on tests. Usually the CDs and websites have the information condensed or broken down into the major concepts so you can maybe skip the note taking from the book. Pay attention to things in charts and boxes--they tend to contain a lot of the information you need to know.

bwalston · Jan 11, 2004

Originally posted by OnMyWay
My father and his partner (both professors) have written a whole series of study skills guides - here is a link to his college book (at the very bottom, the book alone is $35). I have used the book and it is wonderful - I have managed straight A's so far in A&P 1, 2 and Nursing Fundamentals. It tells you how to take effective notes, how to remember things, how to take tests, etc.
I'm not trying to post a sales pitch - I just know the book works.

I would be interested in taking a look at this book :) Could you either post the link, or send it to me by pm? Thanks!!

Bill

OnMyWay · Jan 11, 2004

Sorry, I meant to post the link:

http://www.mangrum-strichart.com/college.htm

It was written for teachers but anyone can use it. The book has individual worksheets and tips for each area.

bonjovigirl · Jan 12, 2004

S enior student hooked me onto using NCLEX books for studying. IT really helps, because there is no other place where I have found you can practice those "types" of questions. I have Saunder's NCLEX comprehemsive review. It helps.