Study tips for Nursing classes

LoriRNCM, ADN, ASN, RN · Jan 23, 2014

My instructors usually give Chapter Objectives which narrow down the reading (on the syllabus it's just listed by chapter). Then the power points can further help you figure out what to study for. Chances are if it's on the power points it will be on the test. I actually don't print power points out, but when it's time to study for the test I rewrite all the power points by hand, because that helps me retain information. I promise you that won't work for everyone because it's very time consuming!

Nursing pursuit · Jan 23, 2014

Rewriting the powerpoints in question and answer form helps but I was taking too many classes. I didn't have time to do that but I will have time once I go back to take these Nursing classes. I have chapter objectives as well, so this is the "need to know information", so anything not covered in the chapter is considered "nice to know" information. Is it safe to assume that?

VAgirl247 · Jan 23, 2014

I went to two different tutors at school this week. They are upper level nursing students. Go see a tutor and see how they study. Asking them how they study would be better since each school's class is different.

Marsha238612 · Jan 24, 2014

1) I read the summary of the chapters and pay attention during lecture.

2)My instructor doesn't mind students record the lecture, so ask your instructor if this is an option, and record the parts you need extra clarification on.

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anna200 · Jan 24, 2014

My school recorded all lectures and posted them right after the class for students to use. I listened to the recorded lectures at home and took notes of everything the instructor had covered in class. Before the test I just went through my notes, that helped me A LOT! Because I am a visual learner, I watched some videos on You Tube as well. If your school doesn't record lectures for students, you can record them with your cell phone, iPad exc, and listen to them any time, hope that helps. Good Luck!!!

Nursing pursuit · Jan 24, 2014

Everyone here had good suggestions. I appreciate everyone's help. In my school, the instructors don't record lectures and post them online but we can if we have a cell phone or recorder. I'm about to start recording every lecture on my phone.

Hbrmom81 · Jan 25, 2014

I just started this week but I am making study guide from the chapter objectives for each chapter that was given in our syllabus. I am hoping that this will help. Also we are required to o 25 nclex questions weekly and encouraged to do a lot more to prepare!

lovenotwar14 · Jan 25, 2014

My fundamentals and pharmacology instructors provide unit objective lecture videos and study guides. I used the objectives to guide my reading. Took my own notes in the power points has I read and completed the study guide for pharmacology. Made a A on the first test. For fundamentals I break the objectives up to 3 objectives per day to learn. Correspond those objectives with matchung questions from the study guide. This is also how I guide the reading. I dont read whats not included in the objectives or study guide. I study no more that 2 hours a day. Complete practice test from the website that comes with the book and also my school ATI.

By breaking up the info I am retaining the information so much better plus im not overwhelming my brain with info. Its alot but you if you thoroughly organize your time and stay on top of everything then you will do great. Good luck

carey7795 · Jan 25, 2014

A study group if possible is a very good idea. Don't have to many people maybe 3-5 will do. Have everyone make up 50 possible test questions which will give the study group around 200 questions, and out of those questions you guys will probably have 90% of the exam. That's what I'm doing with 4 other classmates. I hope this helps you. Oh yea congrats on getting accepted into Nursing school.

lindszimmie · Jan 17, 2015

I just got through my first week of nursing school and have already tried a few practice questions. I like the suggestions on here. My instructors also said it would be a good idea to use the chapter objectives as a study guide.