Sucessful Student Life

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SUCESSFUL STUDENT LIFE

Entering in to a college of nursing is a anxious moment for all students. They are about to head for a major academic crossroad in their lives. This is an interesting phase and of course, crucial phase they may feel elected that they switched over to a higher level of learning. This excitement is good. Along with that, they should develop a strong determination to excel in their academic work. Intelligent planning and effective execution are essential for success in an educational activity. This article analyzes the important areas of focus in a student's academic life.

Setting up of Goals

Students should set the goals, which are reachable, attainable and realistic. There should be short -term goals at different stages to reach long- term goals. Students may have different goals such as to become a Nursing administrator, Principal in a College of Nursing, Public Health Nurse, get a higher post in around, Nurse Research or a Nursing superintended. Right form the beginning every move should keep the final goal in view.

Concentrate More

Concentration is a ability to focus. Concentration is a special skill. Human mind is always wandering in nature. When the mind wanders, the students can achieve little even if they work for a longer period. If they do their assignments with full concentration, they can achieve much. Hence, the students should study with full concentration.

Utilize the tools

When the students prepare for an examination, they should have three basic tools. They are syllabus, prescribed textbooks and question papers of the previous examinations. It is always better to read the text in advance and attend the class where they would get their doubts cleared by the teachers, lecture or subsequent interaction.

Prepare the Time schedule for studies

Develop a personal time schedule in the beginning of the year for study. It is a tough task. The study hours schedule should suit with the student's personal preference. Revise the time schedule every month in tune with the requirements. Prepare separate time schedules for working days and holidays. Plan the time for recreation, general reading and household duties also. Try to make a monthly plan and an annual schedule.

Practice good study habits

The duration of study will not decide the efficiency of the learning among the students. If they adopt efficient method of learning, they can achieve more with in a short period. They can develop their own study habits based on their own interests and preferences.

Develop the habit of drawing diagrams

Studying subjects like anatomy, physiology and microbiology involve the use of several diagrams while explaining ideas and concept. Students have to remember such diagrams and draw them in the answer books doing their examination. Diagrams that appear to be simple may prove to be too tough to be drawn from the memory. Students have to prepare the diagrams by drawing them initially by referring to the text and later on independently.

Over come the 'starting trouble'

Students should not think too much on the time they should start all these. They should never keep for the next day when they can do it on that day itself. There is a fine formula for the students that would help them on most occasions: 'Do it now'.

Connect method of reading

Students should practice silent reading. They should not read aloud except correcting the pronunciation. They can adjust the reading speed according to the content. After reading a passage, they should recall what they read. They should try to describe the points in their own words. They should improve their reading speed with out sacrificing the comprehension.

Use the Nurses dictionary

It is always a good idea to use a nurse's dictionary that provides short illustrative sentences to bring out the wage of words. When they do not know the meaning of a word, they should not ask someone to tell the meaning. Immediately they should refer the dictionary.

Create mnemonics

VIBGYOR is the mnemonics. VIBGYOR explains the seven colures of the sun light in the right order. Students can create many mnemonics when they have to remember various points in a specific order.

Taking down the lecture notes

Students should develop the habit of note down the important points mentioned by the teacher in the classroom. They read or write the note in full sentences. They should always maintain the eye contact with the teacher in the classroom so that they can concentrate more.

Have rehearsals

Students should practice the answering class test, internal exam and model exam questions as if they are in the university examination hall. This experience would help them to analyze their mistakes during rehearsals and avoid them in future.

Examination

Never get tensed or nervous in exam hall. They should keep themselves calm and composed. Adequate preparations help them to overcome anxiety and help them to keep their self-confidence at its peak. They will get success.

The most enjoyable period in human life is student period. Student period help us to develop numerous social skills which will enable the individual to lead a successful social life in society. However, at the same time, students are having their own duties and obligations. Especially in nursing, students are simultaneously doing the dual role of studying and practicing the skills. Obviously, the chance of challenges will be more. They are pact with many assignments and other responsibilities. They should not feel the assignments and other responsibilities as burden. They should have a strong goal, have a clear-cut vision about their future, and work towards the goal. Definitely, they will get success.