#nursing student

[puffyrice]

7 AM study + breakfast before my intro to nursing class

[nodalstudies]

whereabouts of february 11, 2024 🗒️

can’t believe it’s already week 6 and my first proper nursing class is starting up soon! every day has just been a choice between discipline and comfort. i love myself enough to keep fostering my growth academically and mentally.

i also got myself a valentine today <3 a win for sapphics everywhere!

[blissfullyecho]

how to study + become a better college student

*i’m in nursing school for reference*

before classes/school:

#1. eat a good, hearty breakfast. i cannot concentrate when i’m hungry because i think about lunch or having a snack. i like to carb up for breakfast (carbs give you energy) and have things like pancakes, french toast, bagels, etc., as well as protein (because that keeps you full) like eggs, turkey bacon, yogurt, etc. i like to take a green powder or a multivitamin during this time to give my body what it needs so that i can function for the rest of the day too.

#2. i always bring water with me to class so that i can concentrate and not think about how thirsty i am. it’s super important to stay hydrated so come prepared.

#3. i know the lesson plan and what’s going to be talked about each day, and if your classes are run like that too, read the chapter or look over whatever it is you’re going to look over today in class to give you a general idea of what you’re going to learn today. this will help you feel like you’re one step ahead (which you are).

#4. wake up early enough to be relaxed in the morning. every time i didn’t perform my best in school was when i woke up and immediately rushed to get ready for class and not took the time to allow myself to ‘wake up’. your mornings should be chill, not a race against the clock.

during classes/school:

#1. actually jot down notes— do not rely on just using your phone to take pictures of the board/powerpoint. when you write your notes down, you get a chance to get that information stuck in your head. what i do if my instructor goes too fast on the powerpoints is: i take a picture of the powerpoint, then i write down what she/he says, then when i get home i rewrite what i took a picture of and the notes that i took in class (i’ll talk about this later).

#2. ask questions— who cares if you’re shy or whatever. asking questions will allow you to be more engaged and it shows your professors/instructors/teachers that you actually care (and they might even bump some grades up for you if you show you’ve taken initiative and tried). every question you ask, write your question down and their response in your notes. i’m telling you, this has helped so much and it gives you such a good look.

#3. use your lunch break for what it is— a break. 30 minutes isn’t a lot of time for an 8 hour day so actually rest and enjoy your lunch during this time. you need a chance to reset.

#4. if you can, always ask to review your tests with your professors/instructors. see what you got wrong and talk it through with them. in nursing school, we generally aren’t able to see what we got wrong on our exams and tests without our professor being there to review them with us. please do this.

#5. use a 1 subject notebook for each class and have pens/pencils that you only use for class. your notes in class should be legible but not super pretty. make your notes pretty at home, not in class.

#6. when taking a test, go over the questions and answers before turning in. there have been so many times i read a question too quickly and changed my answer and i ended up being correct when i looked it over again. don’t make those dumb mistakes.

#7. befriend the other students who do really well in the class. seriously, this will save you.

after classes/school:

#1. when you get home from school, unwind for an hour. take a shower, go to the gym, do whatever you want to do to allow yourself to relax and unwind. you need to take another break after school to regroup and to find a little bit of balance.

#2. review the notes you took in class that day and the pictures you took of the board, and rewrite your notes in a different notebook. so i suggest 2 notebooks for each class— one for your sloppy in-class notes and another for your pretty and organized notes. rewriting your notes will allow your brain to help retain that information.

#3. spend some time each day after rewriting your notes to watch a few videos on youtube about that topic. for nursing school, i like to look at 1-3 videos about what we’re learning to get a wider understanding.

#4. on the weekends, i like to spend 1-2, sometimes 3 hours each day reviewing everything i learned that week. i will watch more videos, i will read over my notes, and i will also create flashcards with my own practice questions in regards to the notes i take and quiz myself with those cards.

[napthaliii]

30 June 2023 | Favorite Library

I prefer to study alone but something about “passing” on a study group makes me feel guilty. (๑⚈ _⚈๑)

[practicingmagicandmedicine]

I got an A on my third exam of the semester! This one was definitely more of a challenge than the previous test, but it feels good to know that even the completely new material is sticking in my brain well. Now getting ready for the lab midterm - the histology is the most intimidating but I feel good about it.

- [ x ] Chapter 6 Video Lectures 🎥

- [ ] 💀 Finish Chapter 6 Notes

- [ x ] Chapter 6 Connect Assignment 🫀

- [ x ] 🔬 Lab Midterm Study Guide

- [ ] Lab practice questions ⚗️

[auorelions]

☕️ I brewed myself a cup of coffee and it tastes amazing - smooth, balanced, with a hint of chocolate. I’m annotating this passage from Letters From A Stoic, which I’ll be transferring to my Obsidian! I love how it allows me to link related notes and quotes. It’s quite helpful in looking back at previous notes + helps me get a bigger picture of a topic etc.

Not much tasks for today so I might just read (currently: Enchantment of Ravens), and probably watch Harry Potter. I’m kind of sad that my holiday break is almost over. But I feel like if it goes on, I’ll be bored to death!

🦋Grace

[lubdubs]

Trying out the EKO Core Attachment Digital Stethoscope for the first time.

[ameliexnurse]

[moomoo-222]

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hi everybody! i've been lurking for awhile but haven't made any posts or anything. you can call me moomoo! ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა

{two ground rules: #1 i refuse to interact with NSFW/explicit content, so if that's your thing, i'll give you a friendly wave from a distance! you do you, boo. #2 i won't tolerate racism or discrimination of any kind towards anyone! ta-da.}

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Here's some ~lore~ about me:

❀ i'm from canada; i'm currently a (thriving?) nursing student! i'm engaged to my highschool sweetheart and i like to live a chill life.

❀ i like to play video games, read, and draw in my spare time to relax. i don't always have as much time or morale as i would like to read and draw, but they're hobbies that will always be near and dear to me.

❀ my favorite video games are (pre-switch) pokémon, stardew valley, story of seasons, luigi's mansion, minecraft, mariokart, and animal crossing (new leaf and horizons). had a super intense tomodachi life phase back in the day, but i don't play anymore lol.

❀ my favorite anime of all time is library wars! pretty niche, so if you also like it, please make yourself known! :P

❀ lifelong star wars fan! my favorite movie is episode V.

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i want to start posting some art as well; that'll be over on my other blog that's written in my description, moo-moo-does-art-222. might not be super consistent over there as i'm always busy, but it'll be a vibe! i may also link my fanfiction i'm working on over there.

can't wait to start interacting with everyone! i am not technology-inclined so if formatting etc. ever looks funky, mind your business lol.✮⋆˙. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁

[sernstudies]

Actual pictures of me studying

[puffyrice]

100 Days of Productivity (1/100) 11.13.23 | I'm sick again today, but managed to study for my chemistry exam and play around on Goodnotes. I submitted my lab testing for nursing clinicals, and tomorrow I register for Spring classes. I also stopped at the bakery and got a chocolate mousse treat, and picked out some postcards at the thrift store next door.

[nodalstudies]

whereabouts of february 10, 2024 📰

i’ve picked up the study techniques of time-blocking (setting aside time for one task) and the 5-minute rule (committing to 5 minutes of studying, which helps build momentum when starting feelings intimidating). lovely strategies!

the sky was clear for the first time in weeks <3 it was a great day. i got coffee, bought some cosmetics, did some pilates yoga, and had fun social time.

[blissfullyecho]

I GOT HIRED AT THE HOSPITAL!!!!!!!

ahhh it’s been a bit of a process but i’m so happy that you ladies have been following me since the beginning :) 2023 is going to be for the books

[napthaliii]

19 January 2024 | Listening to The Doors on a snowy solo study date ❄️🌨️

[practicingmagicandmedicine]

Got an A on my second exam !! We’re starting to get into actual Anatomy & Physiology now that we’ve reviewed basic bio and chem, and I’m so glad I’ve set myself up well for the harder material. Time to start Tissues in Chapter 5! 🧠⚗️🥼

- [x] 🔬Review histology slides

- [x] 📝 Chapter 3 & 4 Test

- [ ] Chapter 5 Lectures 📚

- [ ] 🫀 Chapter 5 Notes

- [ ] FAFSA ? 💰

- [ ] 🏅 Scholarship Research