But I realized that you can’t memorize every single detail. I mean it was hard enough reading all the chapters. What I did was read the chapters I could, hilight general concepts in my book. I used those book flags to keep pages marked. I would often review the questions at the end of every chapter and I would use my study guides to answer those questions. Also, your computer can be your best friend. Use it to keep info straight. Use powerpoint presentations, look up stuff on the web espcially animations to make things clearer.

I used to pretend I was teaching a class and I would review concepts outloud asking my “class” questions and then explaing the answers. I was dorky but it worked.

Always review contents twice.

I guess the bottom line is

1. Use multicolored hilighters

2. Use book flags

3. Use your resources like your book CD, study guides, powerpoints, etc.

4. Review questions often. At least 4-5x a week.

5. Find out it study groups can help you if so join one.

6. Learn general concepts first. Break things down…learn patho, learn the tests, learn the treatments, etc.

7. Remember you cannot commit everything to memory. Learn what you can and be able to apply general concepts.

8. Use NCLEX books to study from as well…they are so helpful in school as well as when studying for the NCLEX specifically.

Good Luck! It can be done…

Good luck!!

I know there are a lot of things you have to remember from the book for your career, but you will also find that what you learned in school is different from the experience itself. Once you pass your test, and you will; by working and doing the routine repetitively, you will learn a great deal as well.

Have someone help you study by having them mention off some illnesses, and you describe the symptoms, or vice versa. And do that with other information as well. Name off generics while they name off brand names. Of course there are meds out there that just have one name only because of multiple ingredients, but this is a great way of practicing. Writing down what you read, and practice with someone.

Hope this helps. 🙂 Good luck on your test. Take deep breaths when you take your test. Don’t panic or your mind will go blank.

It takes someone special like you to go for a career like this you know. Not everyone can be brave enough to be in charge of someone else’s life. Kudos to you! 🙂

//Frankie

What worked for me, although I appreciate it sounds odd… but I studied listening (quietly) to music One album for psychology, different band album for anatomy, another one for physiology and so on and so forth!

Then, when you get stuck, you sing the songs in your head and it all comes back!!

I appreciate that you’ll also need to be a big music fan for this to work. Otherwise, just read until you understand. :o)