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Jan 2022
20m 56s

8 Secrets to Success in Nursing School

MELANIE
About this episode

These are the 8 secrets to success I've learned in my year and a half of nursing school. Success is no accident. It takes hard work, but it helps to hear tips from someone who's gone before you on this journey. 

#1: Take advantage of the Halo Effect

#2: How to choose your study group

#3: Build a strong study system

#4: Reminder notifications

#5: Master assignment list

#6: Study group rules

#7: Strong support system

#8: Prioritize health

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