5 study tips

Danamcd123 · Jul 3, 2012

1. Study ahead of time- no cramming.

2. Study in a group. Bounce ideas/concepts off each other.

3. Start doing practice NCLEX questions over breaks and as test preps throughout nursing school.

4. Be confident. Be competent. Be compassionate.

5. Never be afraid to ask questions.

skulskcc01 · Jul 3, 2012

1) Do as many Nclex style questions as possible

2) For me it was avoiding study groups (they always turned into a gab session)

3) Read over my notes and look up anything I didn't understand

4) Saunder's Comprehensive Review 5th edition (This book correlated perfectly with my lecture notes)

5) Getting adequate sleep (I am not and never will be someone who could pull an all-nighter; study early, no cramming for this girl)

OB-nurse2013, BSN, RN · Jul 3, 2012

I havent graduated yet but heres what has gotten me thus far:

1.) Try to study a little bit everyday

2.) Don't go overboard in your studying

3.) Practice questions or ones in study guides will help a lot and help you really put the info together

4.) Don't try to read everything and flash cards (which I used in pre-req's) have not worked for me in nursing school

5.) Pay attention in class and in clinical, this is where you will learn the most

macalania54 · Jul 24, 2012

I'm still in school but these are some things I've learned that work for me:

1. Take breaks. For me, trying to do hours of marathon studying just does not work; I used to feel like it would be "wasting time" if I gave myself a break, but then realized that while I was studying non-stop I would get tired and irritated and lose focus and I would end up losing even more time than if I had just given myself a damn 20 minute break

2. No all nighters...just no. I've realized that the only thing they're helpful for is cramming info into my head that I'll probably forget once the test is over, and that's not a good way to learn.

3. It's good to pay attention to small details when studying, but it's also so important to keep the big picture in mind too. I like to check in with myself periodically and think about how what I'm learning now connects with stuff I've already learned, and how it would be applicable in the clinical setting.

4. It really can be so helpful to study with other people, but if you're like me and don't really like study groups of several people, have at least 1 or 2 other peeps you can combine brains with

5. Not really a studying tip per say, but remember to take it easy sometimes and be kind to yourself! Get enough sleep (or as much sleep as possible...), make time to hang out with friends and do things you like, eat good food, etc. If you're taking time out to be good to yourself I think it makes it easier to work and study hard

Annie07 · Jul 24, 2012

1. Go to all lectures/classes. You are going to concentrate more in a class room than at home.

2. Sign up for additional practice labs. You can read a procedure a thousand times over and still mess up once you are doing the skill at clinicals. Practicing it in sim lab allows you time to work out mistakes and fix them.

3. Discuss what you are learning with your peers. I find this really makes the information stick.

4. If you do not understand a word, look it up or ask someone. Otherwise you will just be overloaded with information that only half makes sense.

5. Chill out. Stress will not help you in any way. Everyone learns differently so don't freak out if you seem to be studying more or less than everyone else. My friends and I used to take breaks (even at midnight) to go for a run and clear our minds before getting back to studying. Find what helps you calm down and get back into the study zone frame of mind.

:)