Final exams for the summer term are just around the corner. Dr. Ann Marie Mauro has shared her top study strategies below:1) Always read before class so that you are familiar with the content. Learning will occur in the classroom when you can make connections between the lecture and the readings.
2) Participate in class by asking and answering questions.
3) Review your notes as soon as possible after class. Go back to your text to clarify concepts as needed.
4) Go back to notes from previous courses (e.g., Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology) if you need to review. Keep your nursing, science, and patho. books!
5) Do 10 to 15 practice NCLEX questions a day, five days a week, on the topics covered each week. This includes your Kaplan focused reviews. Just like an athlete training for a race, you need to train your brain to think critically over time. Keep track of your scores on the NCLEX questions (Do not write answers in the book. Keep a separate journal.)
6) Use as many study resources as you can including tutoring, smart phone apps with NCLEX questions, and study groups. Share your study materials with friends.
7) Remember to put your best efforts into all of your assignments (e.g., care plans, reflection papers, etc.) as the learning strategies for the didactic, simulation and clinical are integrated.
8) If you are struggling, ask for help! See your course coordinator/faculty and attend tutoring sessions. Remember, we are here to help you!
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