The more difficult the retrieval practice, the better it is for Long-term learning. Read more about it here.
Struggling to learn – through the act of “practicing” what you know and recalling information – is much more effective than re-reading, taking notes, or listening to lectures.
Distributed practice (also known as spaced repetition or spaced practice) is a learning strategy in which practice is divided into a number of short sessions -- over a longer period of time. Read more about this helpful strategy here.
Check out Thomas Frank's YouTube videos. He explains some evidence-based study strategies.
Try posting your lab values around your mirror.
Check out these Quizlets made from the chapters in your book.
Brainscape provides hundreds of ready made flashcards for nursing topics.
You can read a comparison of Quizlet with Brainscape here.
Tips from an ACU Nursing Student to ACU Nursing Students: