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What studying skills would you recommend to a college student?

I’m currently a freshmen in college, majoring in nursing.
For a while now i’ve been struggling with studying, I cant find any skills of studying that works for me. Any recommendations or tips are truly appreciated! #nursing #nurse #registerednurse #college #Fall24

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One of the most important study skills is spaced practice. This is a technique supported by research in psychology where you test yourself on material one day and let time (hours or possibly a day or two) pass before trying to recall what you learned previously.

Note: This doesn’t mean re-reading what you learned previously but actively trying to remember it. This should help strengthen neural connections in your 🧠 and make it easier to recall at test time! 💯

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Research spaced (or distributed) practice online. Indiana University Bloomington has a good article on this titled “Spaced Practice.”
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Verizon’s Answer

Make a schedule for yourself each day and stick to it as much as possible. Allow for freedom/ flexibility for some spontaneity but I wish I knew in college how much routine can ground you and make you feel more at peace.
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MAP IT OUT. When you get your syllabus for the semester, block out the big chunks of time you'll need on the big projects/deadlines/exams that are required. Then, as you get into assignments, think a week or two ahead and make sure you're prepping for the big things coming down the road. If you try to manage your time just in the day-to-day, you'll lose sight of the assignments that will take more time to research, read, consider, draft, etc.
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Find your own way to stay organized - it’s different for everyone. Take breaks when needed. Find a comfortable environment. Some people like the library, and others like a private setting.
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I would take handwritten notes in class and right after the class, I would type them up. It really helped me remember the information and made things much easier
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I think this differs from person to person, but the key thing is for you to be INTENTIONAL. Personally, I never learn from just rereading texts and notes. I "study" by giving my full attention in class, and then spend time thinking about what I learn afterwards. That may or may not work for you, but the key is spending some time and effort understanding how YOU best learn and study, and then follow through with that.
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Set aside certain hours that are dedicated to studying. Firm that “habit”. Give yourself rewards for keeping that “habit”. Think critically when doing your work. Don’t just read and regurgitate. Question everything. Remember “to know is not enough” you must be able to prove or disprove what is “known”.
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Mary Beth’s Answer

Not sure exactly what study ‘skill’ you are struggling with here, as you don’t say. Is it finding the time to study? If so then you need to find some time management help, because if you don't study you won’t succeed.
Is it concentration issues; Cant focus, Stress, Distraction?
Is it the materials you don’t understand or cant grasp?
Is it retaining the information you read?
Do you feel nursing is t for you, and you aren’t sure what you should be studying to become? Often students discover in that first year that nursing isn’t what they thought it would be. It isn’t glamorous or easy to learn; and thats OK!

Without knowing you, your program, and what it is you are truly struggling with I, nor anyone else, can really guide you. I know you were assigned an Advisor when you entered in your nursing program. I suggest you make an appointment and discuss your struggles with her/him as soon as you can. They will know the program, now the local and online resources that might help. Help set up a study group if needed. Or even assist you in transferring to another program if that is the issue.

Your Advisor is your best resource at this time.
Best of luck in moving forward. Remember there are many ways to be successful in this life.
Thank you comment icon Hi Mary Beth! Do you have any study methods you used in school that helped you that you can recommend to Kera? Sharyn Grose, Admin
Thank you comment icon As I said her advisor would be the best person to help her, as she/he knows her strength and weaknesses if she has been in contact with her. I really can’t advise without knowing what she is needing. I tried to list possible issues above. * If she is distracted, find a quiet place, like library to study. * If she doesn’t understand the materials contact a TA for assistance. * if stressed contact school health clinic for help. * If test anxiety I had students try Brock’s Flower Essence pastilles as they seemed to help many. There is NO one answer, or one-size-fits-all here, and not knowing the student it wouldn’t be helpful for anyone to tell her what should do. Mary Beth Rosenstiel, RN, DNP
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