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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Bakersfield_College/Strategies_for_Success_in_a_Nursing_Program_(Harding_and_Merritt)/07%3A_Studying_Memory_and_Test_Taking/7.07%3A_The_Secrets_of_the_Q_and_AsFor example, rather than writing, “In our study of the Civil War, it is helpful to consider the many facets that lead to conflict, especially the economic factors that help explain this important turn...For example, rather than writing, “In our study of the Civil War, it is helpful to consider the many facets that lead to conflict, especially the economic factors that help explain this important turning point in our nation’s history,” write a more direct and concise statement like this: “Economic factors help explain the start of the Civil War.”
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Bakersfield_College/Strategies_for_Success_in_a_Nursing_Program_(Harding_and_Merritt)/03%3A_Knowing_Yourself_as_a_Learner/3.10%3A_The_Hidden_CurriculumIn the smaller class, there is time for all of the students to participate in discussions as a learning activity, and they receive the benefit of being able to talk about their ideas and the lessons t...In the smaller class, there is time for all of the students to participate in discussions as a learning activity, and they receive the benefit of being able to talk about their ideas and the lessons through direct interaction with each other and the professor. Again, the main point is to first spot those things in the hidden curriculum that might put your learning at a disadvantage and devise a solution that either reduces the negative impact or even becomes a learning advantage.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Bakersfield_College/Strategies_for_Success_in_a_Nursing_Program_(Harding_and_Merritt)/06%3A_Reading_and_Notetaking/6.03%3A_Effective_Reading_StrategiesYou may read a selection from beginning to end, which is an excellent starting point, but for comprehension, you’ll need to go back and reread passages to determine meaning and make connections betwee...You may read a selection from beginning to end, which is an excellent starting point, but for comprehension, you’ll need to go back and reread passages to determine meaning and make connections between the reading and the bigger learning environment that led you to the selection—that may be a single course or a program in your college, or it may be the larger discipline, such as all biologists or the community of scholars studying beach erosion.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Bakersfield_College/Strategies_for_Success_in_a_Nursing_Program_(Harding_and_Merritt)/12%3A_Understanding_Financial_literacy/12.08%3A_Defending_against_Attack-_Securing_Your_Identity_and_Accounts22 Among the problems contributing to this rapid increase in identity theft are the significant amount of data stored online and the poor security practices of both individuals and companies. Many TFA...22 Among the problems contributing to this rapid increase in identity theft are the significant amount of data stored online and the poor security practices of both individuals and companies. Many TFA systems use your cell phone and will text you a code to allow you to log in to your account. Your college’s financial aid office is charged with helping you find the money to go to college, but it isn’t charged with making sure you don’t take on too much student debt.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Bakersfield_College/Strategies_for_Success_in_a_Nursing_Program_(Harding_and_Merritt)/13%3A_Engaging_in_a_Healthy_LifestyleThumbnail: www.pexels.com/photo/woman-sleeping-on-a-wooden-table-3767371/
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Bakersfield_College/Strategies_for_Success_in_a_Nursing_Program_(Harding_and_Merritt)/06%3A_Reading_and_Notetaking/6.10%3A_SummarySanvi is a pre-nursing student who is having trouble between all the reading she is expected to complete, her general dislike of reading, and her need to comprehend both her reading assignments and he...Sanvi is a pre-nursing student who is having trouble between all the reading she is expected to complete, her general dislike of reading, and her need to comprehend both her reading assignments and her own notes to be successful in nursing school. She recalled that the first time she read a patient chart in the hospital, she had to think quickly about how to get all the meaning out of the chart in the same way she would have read a complex textbook chapter.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Bakersfield_College/Strategies_for_Success_in_a_Nursing_Program_(Harding_and_Merritt)/10%3A_Communicating/10.03%3A_Purpose_of_CommunicationThere are times we are just sending out messages or information and not expecting a response, except perhaps a “like.” For instance, your friend posts a picture of her new dog on Instagram and you cli...There are times we are just sending out messages or information and not expecting a response, except perhaps a “like.” For instance, your friend posts a picture of her new dog on Instagram and you click on “like.” Other times we try to communicate an idea or ask a question and we do want a response, such as “What time is the exam on Friday?” This response is possibly from one person or many.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Bakersfield_College/Strategies_for_Success_in_a_Nursing_Program_(Harding_and_Merritt)/06%3A_Reading_and_Notetaking/6.01%3A_Prelude_to_Reading_and_NotetakingReading helps us make sense of the world—from simple reminders to pick up milk to complex treatises on global concerns, we read to comprehend, and in so doing, our brains expand. You may have performe...Reading helps us make sense of the world—from simple reminders to pick up milk to complex treatises on global concerns, we read to comprehend, and in so doing, our brains expand. You may have performed this skill for decades already, but learning to do it more effectively and practicing the skill consistently is critical to how well you do in all subjects.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Bakersfield_College/Strategies_for_Success_in_a_Nursing_Program_(Harding_and_Merritt)/07%3A_Studying_Memory_and_Test_Taking/7.09%3A_Using_Test_ResultsNow think of the way in which you prepared for the exam and the extent to which you applied the exam strategies described earlier in this chapter. The last time you wrote the information (when you too...Now think of the way in which you prepared for the exam and the extent to which you applied the exam strategies described earlier in this chapter. The last time you wrote the information (when you took the test), you created a link to wrong information in your memory, so that must be corrected. When you prepare for the final exam, start by reviewing your quizzes and other tests to predict the kinds of questions the instructor may ask on the final.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Bakersfield_College/Strategies_for_Success_in_a_Nursing_Program_(Harding_and_Merritt)/13%3A_Engaging_in_a_Healthy_Lifestyle/13.09%3A_SummaryA helpful way to remember to take care of your health is to follow the rule of eights: aim each day for eight hours of sleep, eight servings of fruits and vegetables, eight glasses of water, eight min...A helpful way to remember to take care of your health is to follow the rule of eights: aim each day for eight hours of sleep, eight servings of fruits and vegetables, eight glasses of water, eight minutes of mindfulness, and eight meaningful connections, and incorporate any one of these eight ways to move—walking, aerobic exercise, strength training, yoga, Tai Chi, stretching, HIIT, or dancing.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Bakersfield_College/Strategies_for_Success_in_a_Nursing_Program_(Harding_and_Merritt)/06%3A_Reading_and_Notetaking/6.08%3A_Success_Before_Class_-_Pre-readingAs with learning from lectures and discussions, the learning of information and skills presented in readings, textbooks, and written text from a website should be viewed as a process: preparation to t...As with learning from lectures and discussions, the learning of information and skills presented in readings, textbooks, and written text from a website should be viewed as a process: preparation to take in the new information, the act of taking in the new information, and then reviewing the information so that it is later accessible (recalled from memory) to use for a project, paper, or test..
