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Dec 2021
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Study Smarter, not harder with these MUS...

LIFE IN SCRUBS
About this episode

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

  • Our best study tips to help you succeed in and out of class!
  • How to fully utilize the study tools accessible to you.
  • What to avoid when studying and how to keep your focus.



Resources + Links:

 

Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast

 

Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too!

 

Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen 

 

Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi  



Show Notes:

Are you studying hard - or are you studying smart? This episode, we’re sharing our top study tips to keep you mindful and focused all throughout nursing school! What is the best way to study? What are the pitfalls you should be avoiding? How can you stay on top of your work and your classes? We want you to start studying better than ever, which is why we’re going through all the useful (and accessible!) study tools and resources you should know! Listen in and learn how to take your study game to the next level!



00:45 What is the best way to study?

02:00 How do we use technology to study?

05:35 How can you fully utilize Google Docs and PowerPoints?

07:55 Open labs and other opportunities for experience.

10:45 Should you read ahead before classes?

12:00 What are the benefits to having study groups?

13:40 Where are the best places to study?

15:15 Are notecards good study tools?

17:10 How long should you study for?

19:10 Using question banks.

20:15 Is it better to read aloud?

21:10 Should you try different ways to learn?

23:55 Studying to memorize vs. studying to understand.

28:10 How can friends make or break your experience?

30:40 Reaching out to your professors.

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