1.ATI: 4.Learning Strategies for Success

Question 1

strategies for success

Answer 1

• be prepared for class, work, and study time
• preparation decreases stress, allowing for a better learning experience
• key skills
• being organized
• reading effectively
• managing time

Question 2

staying organized

Answer 2

• prevents procrastination
• prevents undue stress
• make time
• make a plan
• effective preparation can cut study time in half

Question 3

plan for success

Answer 3

• use your calendar
• regularly scheduled study times
• exam and assigments dates and times
• be realistic about how long activities take
• also consider:
• family responsibilities
• recreational activities
• work hours

Question 4

stick to a routine

Answer 4

• identify a regular time to study
• learning requires
• reinforcement
• feedback
• opportunities to process information
• be prepared to study
• designate a study area
• keep study material together

Question 5

meaningful reading

Answer 5

• taking the time to complete reading assignments will reduce time required to review for exams
• common mistakes
• reading too hurriedly
• reading passively
• underlining too much-or too little
• failing to question themselves about the importance of the material

Question 6

step 1: skim

Answer 6

• reading the assignment quickly-5 min.
• orient yourself to the chapter
• look closely at the heading and subheadings
• inspect all graphs, charts, tables, and diagrams
• closely examine all illustrations and captions

Question 7

step 2: read actively

Answer 7

• look for basic concepts and the most important information
• underline or highlight key words and phrases, important definitions, and formulas
• note or mark important passages, passages you find confusing, and questions to ask about

Question 8

step 3: ask questions

Answer 8

• ask “what are the main points the author is trying to communicate?”
• convert headings and subheadings into who, what, where, when, why, and how questions
• post remaining questions to the course’s online discussion threads for peer input
• use the five phrases of the nursing process

Question 9

step 4: stop and think

Answer 9

• allow time to reflect on what you’ve learned and commit it to memory
• recall what you’ve read before moving on
• recite the main points from memory
• restate major concepts in your own words

Question 10

step 5: review periodically

Answer 10

refreshing your memory increases retention

• when to review assignments
• as soon as possible after learning them
• before and after class
• before an exam

Question 11

maintain consistency

Answer 11

• attend class daily and on time
• complete assignments promptly
• avoid procrastination by breaking large tasks into smaller ones

Question 12

budget your time

Answer 12

• create a calendar each semester
• schedule
• regular times to study
• dates of exams
• assignment due dates
• dates and times for clinical
• consider your major projects and tests when budgeting your time
• be realistic and conservetive with time estimates
• take time for yourself