Nursing Student Success Strategies
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Course Introduction
Nursing Student Success Strategies is designed to equip nursing students with the essential tools, skills, and habits necessary for academic and professional achievement in their nursing education. The course covers effective study techniques, time management, critical thinking, and test-taking strategies tailored specifically for the nursing curriculum. Emphasis is also placed on stress management, self-care, and developing strong communication skills to enhance collaboration within diverse healthcare teams. By fostering resilience and adaptability, this course prepares students to navigate the challenges of nursing school and build a solid foundation for lifelong learning and career success in the nursing profession.
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Keys to Nursing Success Revised Edition 3rd Edition by Janet R. Katz
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Chapter 1: Researching Your Nursing Education: Collecting the Basic Data
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Q1) The majority of RNs work in what setting?
A)hospital
B)home health
C)nursing homes or extended care facilities
D)public health service
E)none of the above
Answer: A
Q2) __________ __________ stall motivation and prevent you from reaching important goals.
Answer: Bad habits
Q3) The quality of being reliable,trustworthy,and accountable is called __________.
Answer: responsible
Q4) The average annual salary of an RN across all work settings was ____ in 2004.
A)$45,950
B)$57,784
C)$60,970
D)$37,790
Answer: B
Q5) Giving in to ___________ can prevent you from succeeding in college and in life.
Answer: fear
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Chapter 2: Discovering Nursing: Exploring Your Options
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Q1) To be a good nurse,one of the most important skills to develop is A)communication.
B)liking people.
C)caring.
D)understanding.
Answer: C
Q2) Nurses most often work in this practice setting.The setting is _________.
Answer: hospital
Q3) A major concern with the shortage is that
A)there are not enough people to teach and not enough qualified students applying.
B)there are too many qualified students applying but not enough space for them.
C)there are many qualified applicants but not enough faculty to teach.
D)there is not enough interest in going to nursing school by women and men.
Answer: C
Q4) The type of nursing that is concerned with _________ is concerned with groups of people rather than just individuals.
Answer: population
Q5) _________ nursing applies nursing to public and legal processes.
Answer: Forensic
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Chapter 3: Values, Goals, Time, and Stress: Managing Yourself
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Q1) A priority is
A)the goal you accomplish first in any given day.
B)the most desirable goal.
C)the most important goal at any given moment.
D)the most beneficial goal.
Answer: C
Q2) Why is a written schedule important?
A)Schedules keep you from being late for your appointments.
B)Schedules allocate segments of time to fulfill your goals and remind you of events,responsibilities,appointments,and deadlines.
C)Schedules make you feel important because you're filling your day with important tasks.
D)none of the above
Answer: B
Q3) "I will graduate from college knowing I did my best." What type of goal is this?
A)long-term goal
B)lifelong goal
C)short-term goal
D)educational goal
Answer: A
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Q1) Knowing your learning styles profile can help you
A)explore who you are.
B)take better notes.
C)interact more effectively with others.
D)all of the above
Q2) __________-__________ intelligence is the ability to perceive and create images.
Q3) Effective study techniques for someone with __________-__________ intelligence would be to rewrite notes and teach someone else the material.
Q4) A learning style __________ is a test that identifies the process one uses to take in,retain,and use information.
Q5) Ali has a strong interpersonal intelligence.She enjoys her history class but does not like memorizing facts and repetition.What would be a good study strategy for Ali?
A)Think of concepts,interpretations,or theories that link the facts together.
B)Create a rhythm out of the words.
C)Use flash cards with a study group.
D)Review notes outside on a park bench.
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Q6) The way in which the mind receives and processes information is called a(n)_________ _________.
Chapter 5: Critical, Creative, and Practical Thinking: Solving Problems and Making Decisions
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Q1) ______________ thinking-also called "common sense" or "street smarts"-refers to how you adapt to your environment,or shape or change your environment to adapt to you,in order to pursue important goals.
Q2) _______________ thinking is generating new ideas that often go against conventional wisdom and may bring about change.
Q3) ______________ is a comparison based on a resemblance of things otherwise unlike.
Q4) In _________________________,the choices are often determined and you are trying to fulfill a need.
A)decision making
B)problem solving
C)brainstorming
D)hypothesizing Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.
Q5) Thinking is what happens when you ask _______________ and move toward the answers.
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Q6) To develop the best solutions and decisions,successful thinkers need ______________,_______________,and _______________ thinking skills.
Chapter 6: Reading and Studying: Focusing on Content
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Q1) Building knowledge through reading as much as you can gives you
A)a context for what you read.
B)permanent knowledge of facts.
C)increased understanding of ideas.
D)a and c
Q2) Learning words in context means
A)understanding prefixes and suffixes.
B)understanding words by relating them to other information that you know.
C)understanding other vocabulary words that have the same meaning.
D)repeating words in your head.
Q3) In the fourth step in SQ3R,you answer aloud or __________ the answers to questions raised previously.
Q4) Condensing,or __________ the material in your own words to cover the main points,is part of the reviewing process.
Q5) You can build your reading speed by A)using mnemonics.
B)reading groups of words rather than single words.
C)subvocalizing.
D)practicing reading at a rate faster than you can comprehend.
E)b and d
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Recording, and Remembering Information
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Q1) What is a value of taking notes in class?
A)By taking good class notes,you won't need to spend as much time reading your textbook.
B)Note taking helps you listen better and become more involved in class.
C)You don't have to listen as carefully if you're taking notes.
D)It helps you make a good impression on the instructor.
Q2) What are some of the challenges to listening well?
A)distractions and shutting out the messages
B)rushing to judge what you heard and focusing on your personal reaction
C)always taking notes in outline form,no matter how unorganized the speaker may be
D)all of the above
Q3) The __________ stage of listening is also known as hearing.
Q4) Noises and distractions are hindrances to effective listening in the
A)interpretation stage of listening.
B)sensation stage of listening.
C)reaction stage of listening.
D)evaluation stage of listening.
Q5) You are using personal ___________ when you use your own abbreviations,shortened words,and symbols when taking notes.
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Chapter 8: Test Taking: Showing What You Know
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Q1) Last-minute studying is also called ___________ .
Q2) Certain __________ __________ in essay questions can help you figure out how to think.
Q3) When you pay attention to words such as always,never,or every in test questions,you are staying aware of
A)how qualifiers modify the meaning of a phrase.
B)how transitions help move readers to a new idea.
C)how critical thinking helps avoid errors.
D)how ideas are linked to examples.
Q4) The most important test preparation tool you have comes from all of the following EXCEPT
A)participating in class discussions.
B)attending class regularly.
C)cramming.
D)finishing assigned readings and projects.
Q5) ___________ test questions are worth more points than other questions on the same test.
Q6) The most basic defense against test anxiety is __________.
Q7) A(n)__________ is a word that affects the meaning of another word or word group.
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Chapter 9: Researching and Writing: Gathering and Communicating Ideas
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Q1) Preliminary notes you take as you review research materials are _________ ______ .
Q2) The __________ is the statement or paragraph that indicates your paper is complete.
Q3) Which of the following is a warning sign that an article on the Internet may NOT be valid and trustworthy?
A)A noted authority wrote the article.
B)The article is poorly organized and contains grammatical and spelling errors.
C)The article originally was published in a journal.
D)The article cites statistics and polls.
Q4) A thesis statement does all of the following EXCEPT
A)explain your writing style.
B)tell readers what they should expect from your written presentation.
C)link together your topic,purpose,and commitment to your audience.
D)appear near the beginning of your document.
Q5) The periodical area in the library holds
A)the latest books listed in the library's card catalog.
B)sequels to films in the library's video collection.
C)reference works,including encyclopedias.
D)recent issues of popular and scholarly magazines,journals,and newspapers.
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Chapter 10: Relating to Others: Communicating in a Diverse World
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Q1) Finding a community of people with similar interests in positive activities is important because
A)they will inspire personal growth,support healthy relationships,and provide a sense of belonging.
B)they will offer protection from hate crimes.
C)it is easier to share your negative attitudes with people of like minds.
D)you may need to use them later for letters of recommendation. Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.
Q2) Assuming that all members of a particular group look or think alike is an example of A)stereotyping.
B)stereotype vulnerability.
C)discrimination.
D)diversity.
Q3) Any sexual activity during a date that is against one partner's will constitutes
Q4) Valuing diversity is respecting and appreciating ____________ among and within people.
Q5) A pre-conceived judgment or opinion is called __________ .
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Chapter 11: Personal Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself
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Q1) People contract HIV by all of the following means EXCEPT
A)sexual relations with infected partners.
B)sharing hypodermic needles.
C)infected blood transfusions.
D)sharing a bathroom with infected roommates.
Q2) __________ is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus.
Q3) ____________ training strengthens your heart and lung capacity.
Q4) All of the following are guidelines for healthy eating EXCEPT
A)use sugars in moderation.
B)choose a diet with few vegetables,but plenty of fruit.
C)choose a diet low in fat and cholesterol.
D)eat a variety of foods.
Q5) If you notice a person around campus who is acting suspiciously or makes you feel uneasy,you should
A)introduce yourself in a friendly manner.
B)speak to your instructor or contact security.
C)ask to see the person's college ID.
D)tell the person to leave the area.
Q6) __________ _________ is a condition that creates an intense desire to be thin,leading to self-starvation.
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Chapter 12: Managing Career and Money: Reality Resources
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Q1) The record of your credit use,including positive and negative actions,is your
Q2) In order to make successfully intelligent financial decisions,you should A)make a budget.
B)avoid making impulse buys.
C)avoid using credit cards unnecessarily.
D)all of the above
Q3) Is working an outside job a good idea while you are a full-time student?
A)No,it is too much of a time commitment and prevents you from studying.
B)Yes,it gives you job experience and forces you to organize your time better.
C)There are potential positive and negative effects of working while a student,and they must be weighed carefully and monitored.
D)It is only a good idea to work full-time while you are taking a semester off from school.
Q4) The debt ceiling a credit card company puts on your account is called the __________ __________.
Q5) A temporary job where students can work hard in exchange for experience they can't get in the classroom is called a(n)__________ .
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Q6) A(n)__________ takes a special interest in helping you reach your goals.
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Chapter 13: Creating Your Life: Building a Successful Future
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT a step toward living your mission?
A)keeping goals inflexible
B)creating personal change
C)broadening your perspective
D)aiming for your personal best
Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.
Q2) An active citizen gets involved by
A)participating in community debates and hearings.
B)writing letters to legislators.
C)voting in every election.
D)all of the above
Q3) Part of Sarah's grade in her communications class comes from visiting the elderly at a senior center,talking with them about the greatest changes they have seen in their lifetimes,and preparing a speech to share that information.Sarah's experience is an example of
A)service learning.
B)emotional learning.
C)practical learning.
D)analytical learning.
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