J ILL ENSMINGER RN, MSN

Study Skills for Nursing

Something to Think About

I hear itI forget it;I see itI remember it;I do it;I understand it

Seven Learning Styles

Visual- (spatial)Aural- (auditory-musical)Verbal- (linguistic)Physical- (kinesthetic)Logical-(mathematic)Social-(interpersonal)Solitary- (interpersonal) is solitary

intrapersonal

Websites to Assess your Learning Style

http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles-quiz.shtml

http://www.how-to-study.com/learning-style-assessment/

Where do you start?

Apply the nursing processAssess your learning styleCreate a plan that is individualized

Set goals that are realistic measurable

Evaluate the effectiveness to modify as needed

What resources do you have?

KaplanThe PointMoodle Khan AcademyPinterestMedscape You TubeResource Books Librarian

Time Management

Where is your time spent? What are your must do’s?How do you make the most of your

time?How do you learn the best?How can you multitask?

Group Study Session

Create goalsMake a plan that works for everyoneTake breaksBe aware of distractorsWork togetherShare resourcesMake promisesCome prepared

Individualize Your Study Plan

What kind of learner are you? What are your other responsibilities?

Do you have children?What resources do you have access to?

Basic Study Plan

Look at objectivesSeek out information to answer objectives

Create active learning strategyUtilize resourcesAnswer questionsEvaluate

Plan For Student A

Plans one hour after class based on available timeReads objectivesReads power pointsReads text Takes 10 Kaplan questionsLooks at power points again night

before the exam

Plan for Student B

Reads objectivesSeeks out answers to objectivesCreate tool for learningWatches you tube videoListens to lecture in the carAnswers Kaplan questionsVisits skills lab to practice skills

Documentation

Read objectivesReads key points in text and charts

highlightedCreates toolAnswers questions on The Point/ KaplanWatches you tube videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=1V6PAFHOJis Look at documentation examplesCreate a nurses note Evaluates

Let’s Create Your Plan

A few things to remember Most material should be covered three times

Prior to class time During class After class

Need to plan based on your need Focus on things you least understand first

Look at all content covered Evaluate all content and prioritize your need

Need to find out the how and the when Create calendar with specifics

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Creating a Tool

DiagramConcept mapChartVideoPower pointPicture display

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Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBmRS59ouFo

Power Point

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It All Comes Down to Test Taking

Testing provides the following information Demonstrates knowledge retainedClinical thinkingJudgmentSafe practicing Ability to pass NCLEX

Reducing Test Taking Anxiety

Come preparedAvoid pre test conversationWear ear plugsManage timePick appropriate seat for yourself

Test Taking

Read the questionCover distractorsWrite down first word comes to mind

Match to find the answer

Tools

What's the topic?Assessment vs. ImplementationThink about MASLOW ABC'sWhat's the outcome?

Test Taking

Read the questionLook for key words Look at the distractorsRead using each distractorOmit distractorsPick best answer

Example Question

A nurse is caring for a patient who has had surgery. The nurse monitors this patient for which of the following postoperative complications? HungerImpaired wound healingHemorrhageGas pains

Example Question

Gas pains are a common post operative discomfort. Which of the following nursing actions implemented in the plan of care would be the most likely to relieve gas pains? Cough and deep breathe every 2 hoursMaintain NPO for 48 hoursEncourage frequent ambulationTake vital signs every 4 hours

Example Question

A patient age 16 was in an automobile accident and received a wound across her nose and cheek. After surgery to repair the wound the patient states, “I am so ugly now”. Based on this statement, what nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate? Pain Impaired skin integrity Disturbed body image Disturbed thought process

Conclusion

Assess your learningAssess your timeCreate a plan Participate in active learning strategies

Utilize resourcesCreate learning toolsWork together