How Much Time do you Spend Studying in Nursing School?

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1. Sarah says

   May 12, 2015 at 8:17 am

   I’ve already graduated for nursing school. But on average Monday-Friday (I didn’t study or do anything on Saturdays or Sundays UNLESS I had a major test coming up) I would study about 4-6 hours a day. However, if I had a big exam coming up and many projects due like care plans or research paper it would be more. It really depends on you and how you study best.

2. JayJee says

   May 12, 2015 at 8:22 am

   I would pace myself and try to study 1 hour for each hour I was in class. For instance, if I would in classes 2 times a week for 4 hours for a particular class, I would try to study 4 hours that week for that class.

   The thing is that when you start clinicals and have projects due/tests you end of managing your time studying for specific things. You don’t really try to study for all your classes in a week at once. You take the most important ones that are requiring an exam or projects and concentrate on that.

3. Anonymous says

   May 12, 2015 at 5:20 pm

   I just finished my first semester of nursing school. For theory classes, I would spend a minimum of three hours per week per credit hour of class time. For clinicals with learning new skills, it would vary based on the skill, but typically ran 6 hours minimum per week.

4. Jeanne says

   May 12, 2015 at 7:13 pm

   Travis, don’t stress. The amount of time you spend on study is not the issue. Your personal learning style and ways that you absorb information is what is important. Spend as much time as it takes to fully absorb and truly understand the material. Simple memorization will not help you when you graduate. For me personally, the thing I felt most helpful was pop quizzing with another student/colleague. We would pop/quiz each other in a question and answer forum and then discuss the topic. You can do this in person, on the phone or blog/chat room. Also a helpful way to learn actual clinical practice. My fellow students and I made mock clinical settings in our homes to practice skills, using anything from baby dolls to kitchen utensils. Repetition is the key to all learning. Utilize your time wisely and keep your priorities straight. Remember, you will be responsible for human life. Master your A&P! and practice, practice, practice! Best of luck to you!