Success Strategies

How to achieve the highest success in nursing pre-requisite courses

5 Simple Strategies for Success

1. Learning to learn2. Preparation for education3. Study techniques4. Emotional structure5. Financial literacy

Learning To Learn

• Follow your passion

• Know thy self

• Educational respect

• Holistic perspective

Preparation for Education• Degree

requirements

• Pre-requisite requirements

• Educational planning

• Extra-Curricular requirements

• Types of studying•Quiet study, group study, partner study, on-line support

• Study location•Minimal interruptions, noise and distractions

• Study methods•SQR3, case study, method study

• Efficient study•Learning vs memorization, learning style,

StudyTechniques

Emotional Support

• Family boundaries• “Just say no”• Deferred

gratification• Anti-Guilt persona• Stress

management• Wellness

perspective

Financial Literacy

• Cost of program• Lack of workforce

opportunities• Financial plan• Post graduation

financial plan• Economic viability

TOOLShttp://valenciacc.edu/studentservices/sem_studentsuccess.cfm

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