Study Setting
Master
To Master a topic you must score > 80% on the lesson quiz.
Included In This Lesson
Study Tools For Study Setting
How to Save Time Studying (Cheatsheet)
Nursing Mnemonics (Cheatsheet)
Survival Guide for Nurses (Book)
Outline
In the previous module, we talked about time management and provided a handful of strategies to help you focus while you study.
One important element of effective study sessions is the environment in which you study.
Use this tool below from Oregon State University to evaluate where you are studying currently.

You can view and print this worksheet here: http://success.oregonstate.edu/sites/success.oregonstate.edu/files/LearningCorner/Tools/evaluate_your_study_places.pdf
Here are a few tips to improve your study session:
- Quiet – make sure that your study area is quiet. Even the slightest noise might distract you from a train of thought.
- Necessities – do you have access to necessities like food, water, and bathroom. The worst thing that can happen is that you get into a study groove and suddenly you need to pee . . . don’t let that happen.
- Clean – have a clean study environment will allow your brain to feel clean and organized. If you are unable to clean an entire area at least clean a desk or tabletop in your immediate environment.
- Temperature – make sure you can control the temperature or that the temperature is at a comfortable setting. You don’t want to be too warm or cold as you are trying to focus. Generally, it is a good idea to bring a sweater with you when you go up to a college campus.
The most important thing is that you plan your study sessions. This allows you to pick a location that you know will be conducive to you being able to focus and enjoy uninterrupted study time.
My Study Plan 1
Concepts Covered:
- Basic
- Basics of Mathematics
- Developmental Theories
- Developmental Considerations
- Concepts of Mental Health
- Writing
- Reading
- Behavior
- Health & Stress
- Emotions and Motivation
- State of Consciousness
- Fundamentals of Emergency Nursing
- Understanding Society
- Concepts of Population Health
- Basics of Sociology
- Studying
- Substance Abuse Disorders
- Basics of NCLEX
- Note Taking
- Test Taking Strategies
- Urinary System
- Labor and Delivery
- Communication
- Depressive Disorders
- Prioritization
- Psychological Disorders
Study Plan Lessons
CPR-BLS (Basic Life Support)
Ratios & Proportions
Decimals & Percentages
Basic Algebra
Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development
Family Structure and Impact on Development
Self Concept
Environmental and Genetic Influences on Growth & Development
Common Mistakes in Writing
Reading Comprehension
Sentence Structure
Vocabulary
Writing Effective Essays
Brain and Behavior
Defense Mechanisms
Emotions and Motivation
Health & Stress
Learning & Behavior,Memory
State of Consciousness
Stress and Crisis
Evidence Based Research
Page Sections, Footnotes & Headers
Why CEs (Continuing education) matter
Title Page
Crime in Society
Global Inequalities
High-Risk Behaviors
Social Effects on Health, Illness, and Disability
Social Interactions in Life
Sociology and Culture
Sociological Perspectives
Addiction – Behavioral Problems Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 D’s)
Advanced Critical Thinking
Alcoholism – Outcomes Nursing Mnemonic (BAD)
Ask Questions
Cheatsheets
Child Abuse/Neglect – Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CHILD ABUSE)
Concept Map Course Introduction
Connections
Course Introduction to Nursing School Preparation
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Degree Restrictions in Career Growth
Denying Feelings
Diploma vs ADN vs BSN vs Bridge
E – Engagement
Electrolytes – Location in Body Nursing Mnemonic (PISO)
Explaining the “Why”
Fetal Wellbeing Assessment Tests Nursing Mnemonic (ALONE)
Getting Started with Tech
Goal Setting
HESI® Prep Course Introduction
High Risk Behavior Nursing Mnemonic (HEADSS)
Interviewing for Nursing School
Jon’s Story on His Personal Journey
Keep it Short
Marie’s Story on Her Personal Nursing Journey
Miriam’s Story on Her Personal Journey
Mnemonic for Organ Systems (MR DICE RUNS)
Need Help Making A Study Plan? – Live Tutoring Archive
NRSNG Live | AMA (Ask Me Anything) Nursing Success Roundtable
NRSNG Live | AMA Student Panel – How I Survive (Barely) Nursing School
NRSNG Live | How I Went From Nursing School Dropout to Passing NCLEX in 75 and Teaching 18 Million Nurses
NRSNG Live | How to Pass Any Nursing School Test
NRSNG Live | My Super Secret Note Taking Method
NRSNG Live | What Your Nursing Professors Want to Tell You But Can’t
NRSNG Live | The Successful State of Mind
NRSNG Live | The Core Content Mastery Method and How to Use it Throughout Your Nursing Journey
NURSING.com Assessment & Skills Checks
Online vs Brick-and-Mortar
Outline Question Method (Note taking)
Overview of the Nursing Process
Paying for Nursing School
Planning Community Health Interventions Nursing Mnemonic (PRECEDE-PROCEED)
Real Life
Real-Life Experiences
Recording
Repeating Words
Safety Check Nursing Mnemonic (MADLE)
SATA
SATA like a BOSS – Live Tutoring Archive
SATA like a BOSS 2 – Live Tutoring Archive
Share the Wealth
SSRI’s Nursing Mnemonic (Effective For Sadness, Panic, and Compulsions)
Study Setting
Study Tips for Success
TEAS® Prep Course Introduction
Test Taking Course Introduction
The Academy
The CARPET Methods of Teaching
The Nurse Routine
The Nursing Process Pro Tips for Test Taking – Live Tutoring Archive
Thinking Like a Nurse
Time Management
Time Management
To The Point
Trusting your Gut
Vitamins – Fat Soluble Nursing Mnemonic (All Dogs Eat Kibble)
Vitamins – Water Soluble Nursing Mnemonic (Birth Control)
Welcome to NURSING.com
Welcome to NURSING.com
What do you want me to know?
What Should They Learn
What to Expect In Clinical
Where To Start
Why NURSING.com?
Your Role
Psychological Disorders
Health & Stress