My INSANELY Effective Study System

My INSANELY Effective Study System

Author: Nurse Melanie September 12, 2021 Duration: 9:19

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Today I’m sharing with you my insanely effective study system that I use for nursing school. This is a study system that is big on active learning, and NOT passive, time-wasting things. I’m NOT talking about re-reading or re-writing your notes. I’m NOT talking about getting cozy on the couch with your textbook and reading the chapter while highlighting. No. Those are passive learning techniques, and are not the best use of your time. In nursing school, you have precious little time, and you’ve got to make the most of it.

I use 4 resources to study for nursing school, and no, the textbook is NOT one of them. All four are mobile apps and can be used with a laptop or tablet as well.

The 1st is
Picmonic.
This app uses pictures and stories to help you remember difficult-to-learn concepts and facts.
Click this link to check out Picmonic for free, or to get 20% off a subscription: https://www.picmonic.com/viphookup/nursingschoolweekbyweekLIK21

The 2nd is
Nursing.com.
This one has videos that are about 10 minutes long on just about every subject you’ll cover in nursing school.

The 3rd is the
Anki flashcard app.
This app spaces out your flashcards and shows them to you at the perfect time for your brain to remember the information.

The 4th app is
any podcast app



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Think of Nursing School Week by Week as the honest conversation you’d have with a friend who’s a few steps ahead on the path. Hosted by Nurse Melanie, who navigated the journey herself, this podcast breaks down the overwhelming process of becoming a nurse into manageable, weekly pieces. You’ll hear specific, actionable advice on everything from creating a study schedule that actually works to handling the unique pressures of clinical rotations. Melanie delves into the mental and physical stamina required, offering practical wellness tips alongside academic strategy. The discussions go beyond textbooks to address the real-world skills needed to transition from student to professional, including how to approach that first job search with confidence. It’s a blend of straightforward coaching and genuine empathy, meeting you exactly where you are-whether you’re staring down a pharmacology exam or practicing your first IV insertion. This isn’t about generic inspiration; it’s a detailed, week-by-week companion built on lived experience, designed to help you build competence and resilience throughout your entire program. Tune in for a clear-eyed look at the challenges and triumphs, all aimed at helping you not just survive nursing school, but truly master it.
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