studying skills

springchick1, ADN, RN · Nov 4, 2013

Form a SMALL study group. You and no lore than 3 people. It has made all the difference in my grade.

Pink Magnolia, BSN, RN · Nov 4, 2013

Okay I'm in the same position. I'm taking pathophysiology and it's an 8 week course! We have like 3 to 5 chapters a week to read. I have found that just reading and highlighting is the key. I use to make outlines and flashcards, but they waste my time. I try to get the reading done prior to lecture. I make notes on my PPT slides in class. I go home and study the notes and slides. I look up youtube videos, such as the Nucleus channel to reinforce the BIG picture. I also use the review questions bc they require you to think critically and apply your knowledge obtained from the material to a clinical setting. This is what I do, but it may be different person to person.

pmabraham, BSN, RN · Nov 4, 2013

Good day:

https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/how-get-any-846733.html is an excellent foundational article.

I'm finding each class requires modifying the study techniques in order to do well in them. Some classes work great with just flash cards and general reading. Other classes, I get into rewriting notes, rewriting portions of the book, and re-listening to lectures over and over and over and over again.

Here are some links that may be useful:

Note Taking Systems - Academic Skills Center: Study Skills Library - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo