Hi everyone! Hope you are staying warm in this freezing weather ☃️ I wanted to make an updated study routine video because I've been doing things a little differently the past few months. I still have straight A's, barely made the mark last semester 😅. Really hoping to continue it this semester! 🤞
Hey Rhianna, I just started CRNA school and I, also, benefit from practice questions so I bought apex. I've found that they really don't have a ton of practice questions. What are some other resources you use for additional practice questions? Thanks!
Thank you so much! Sure is helpful! I'm hoping to get a shot at entering into CRNA school, without the pre reqs some hospitals here in EU ask for. There are some that do allow entrance with similar diplomas. But if not, I will have to go into nursing school (don't love it) before getting easily into CRNA school. These tips will help a lot for either nursing or crna school. Thank you for uploading!
I love your videos! I just passed the nclex and got my RN license last month. I start my job in the Neuro ICU at the end of this month and I plan on going to CRNA school in 2 or so years. You motivate me to keep going !!
This study routine helped and confirmed alot. I recently took an exam on Muscle which were pictures, Digestive, and Urinary system. I said I was going to go over the power points before class. I passed my test but I know I would have a recieved a higher grade had I studied or look over the concepts in depth versus waiting til 2 days before the exam. Thanks for sharing.
So happy I stumbled upon your channel! 🙏🏽💕I'm currently an ICU nurse, hoping to apply to CrNA school in the next few years ..your videos have been such an inspiration. There's a huge stigma about how terrible crna school is.. not only academically, financially, but mentally. It's crazy how far a little self doubt can go. Seeing you navigate through your crna program and sharing that it can be done with a little extra hard work ✅ is relieving. Thank you so much for motivating us all❤️ Your patients are soo lucky to have you as their caregiver. Take care😊
Thank you so much Rhianna! These study tips will help me so much. I'm currently taking nursing prerequisites while working as an Environmental Services Technician in a surgery department. I've been able to watch many of the surgeries and get to know many of the professionals there. From what I've seen, I have always been very impressed how professional and emotionally supportive CRNA's are to their patients throughout the whole process. (:
You're so inspiring!! Currently in an accelerated BSN program. I want to go to CRNA school in the future. I've saved your quizlet page! So thorough! Thank you!!!
Read the book, Make it Stick. It talks about how learning actually works. The steps you use in this video, active recall, are excellent. The book makes a point to stress that learning happens when get information out of the brain, not when you put information in the brain. This is why the retrieval process of recall is the most important. Its labeled a desirable difficulty. Lucky you to have figured it out. I had to seek this information to figure out how to study effectively.
@@TheSchoellerFamily so I see that you study with flashcards. Your study routine is flawless considering that you have Straight As. Are there people that don't use flashcards in crna school and just do practice question? I'm trying to figure out if you can make straight A's without flashcards.
Current studying for my first Neuro exam (I’m a sophomore undergrad) and I feel like I spend soooo much time reading before class so I’ll definitely switch it up!! I love your videos!!!!
Thanks for another great video! I try and explain what I'm learning out loud to someone and if no one is around then I talk to myself. This method helps me identify what I know and what I dont. If I can't explain something in my own words then I have to go back and review. The important thing is to talk out loud because I can think I know something in my head but when I start talking out loud I realize I don't really have a grasp on it. You covered most everything else. Thanks again for the video.
Hi Rhianna, thank you so much for this info. I am half way through my first nursing degree and seriously considering CRNA school. I found your videos yesterday. Great resource.
Wow this is such a helpful video, flash cards definitely help the most with retention for me as well as recording and listening to lectures. I have been an ICU nurse now for almost 1.5 years and have just started applying for CRNA school, hoping to start January 2020 if I get into my first choice school. I am almost ready to submit my first application but am nervous about my personal statement. I have current CRNAs helping me out and have it almost ready to submit but would love a video from you as well about how you approached your personal statement. It is hard for me to explain so much about myself and my reason for choosing CRNA in one page!
Hi Kara! That's so exciting that you're applying soon! Writing a personal statement is so hard. I found it difficult to get it down to one page as well. I'm not a great writer but I could try to give some tips! If you want me to read over yours feel free to email me rhiannaferial@gmail.com 😊
Hi Rhianna, I also use flashcards to study, I basically do what you do and read the content and then make flashcards out of what I have read. I see you are using Quizlet, but there is a flashcard program called Anki and it uses spaced repetition and it has a built-in schedule so that you review your cards when you are about to forget them. There is also a really cool add-on feature for Anki called image occlusion where you can make questions from diagrams/pictures. I urge you to do some research on it if you haven't heard of it before. Excellent video as always!
Yay one of my favorite people 💕, super motivating , I suck at studying , I crammed in nursing school , graduated with a good GpA but didn’t retain as much as I should and I regret that .
Now I don’t feel so bad anymore thank you , hopefully when I apply some day to CRNA school I’ll have better studying habits , going to try all your recommendations ♥️
Wow, such and awesome video! I am applying for nursing school at a 4 year program and am really anxious about it. For my prerequisite classes I have always done a quick review right before the test, and if it wasn’t for that review before, I wouldn’t have done as well. So funny how everyone has a way to study and different things get different results with different people!
Hey Rhianna! First of all, your videos have helped me gain so much insight into the reality of balancing CRNA school with family and just day to day life. I'm about to start CNRA school in August, and watched this video to gain some insight on how successful CRNA students study. I'm also big on making Quizlet study guides, so it was exciting to hear you use the same method. Would you be willing to share your Quizlet profile? It would be great to skim through some CRNA material before I start classes, and while I'm stuck inside quarantined. Anyways, thank you for the great content. Subscribed.
Of course, I found after commenting that you have already shared your quizlet profile with other users on this thread. Sorry for the redundant question. Anyways, congrats on passing boards and best of luck!
Thanks for sharing this!! Seriously so so helpful. I’m completing my entry level msn (in my last semester). This is so beneficial, as are all of your videos. You’re so so inspiring. Keep up the hard work and content.
How is MSN? Is that for nurse practitioner? When you are taking a masters do you go through prerequisites or you just study and deal with nursing stuff I would just like to know how long is it and what type of courses do you have to take? Is it all online and once you take MSN do you take a exam or Nclex again? If you already took Nclex or you just get those MSN degree labels or higher income! Thanks
Rhianna, thank you SOOO much! My weakest part is taking notes too. Bolt SRNA recommends Sonocent's note-taking software for that! Also, I really like your Quizlet & practice question points. Thank you for reinforcing the idea that practice questions & self-testing are very important to good learning. I've seen various videos on the importance of similar self-testing techniques. I would be interested to perhaps see more on how you format your Quizlet flashcards. Again, thank you very much for helping me to learn to start studying for the test starting with the first lecture.
Hi! You are so welcome! My issue is more of staying focused in class. If I can stay on track I have no issues taking notes haha. There is a lot of cool software out there for note taking! I just stick with PowerPoint because it works well for me. The link to my personal quizlet is in the video description if you want to check it out 😊
Hey Rhianna! So glad I saw this video so early in my (last 😁) semester. I've been reading a TON of information trying to prepare for the NCLEX- I'm gonna try to make more note cards. Thanks!
amazing! very clear and thorough. thanks for all the wonderful content. videos on solutions to problems always put me at ease when tackling challenges.
Thank you thank you thank you!! Our professors tell us that it’s essential to be familiar with the material so we’re not being introduced to it in lecture, but the reading is SO time consuming. You’re the best!! I also have extreme test anxiety despite being an excellent test taker 😂 going to try some yoga next exam (we have two this week... yayyyy)
Same! You can waste a lot of time if you get bogged down in the reading and focus on the wrong stuff. Try meditating right before your exam! I do it in my car sometimes right before I go in, it helps so much! I just search guided meditation for test anxiety on UA-cam and then choose one.
I’m saving this!! 😊 Is there anything you found that you had to particularly add to your routine now in CRNA school, that you didn’t have to do in nursing school?
I’ll be starting CRNA school this summer- these study tips will be invaluable. I heard you mentioning your e-books. I am hearing that you can find them at a lower cost or even free. Where did you find your ebooks? Thanks!
you said not studying the day of the exam... so I'm in nursing school and usually sim and exam day are on separate days at 8am, but this semester they are on the same day. simulation is first 9am, lunch break, and then exam at 1pm. would you still not study or study on free time while groups are taking their turn for simulation? first exam with this crappy schedule Friday!
I try not to study the day of an exam but sometimes I have to. It really depends on how you do best! I'm not a great last minute studier but some people are.
Can you make a video about applying to CRNA school?? Like what the process is like and writing your personal statement?... thanks for all the great videos!!
Rhianna Ferial thank you!! I’m applying to CRNA school next year and I’ve been stressing so much about it wondering if I’m smart enough and if I can make it. I know it’s going to be hard, but your videos really help me to know that I will get it and I will do well! I feel like a lot of people portray it in a way that makes it seem like you have to be the smartest to get in and once you’re in you have no life. I appreciate you sharing your experience! I know it will be difficult, but it’s possible and I now know I will have somewhat of a life haha. Thanks again dear! 😁
Thanks Britt that's exactly why I make these videos! I felt the same as you. People had me thinking I wouldn't even have time to walk my dog when I started school 😂 good luck applying, remember you got this!
Hi Rhianna, am in CRNA as well. Thank you for sharing your studying tips and things that worked for you, it's generous of you taking the time away from studying to create such a resource. You will make a great CRNA in a few months. All the best.
My daughter wants to be a CRNA. She is a junior in high school & her grades are so good she could graduate this year as a junior. She has some major university's sending her mom applications & registration info. I'm concerned the jump from high school to university maybe over whelming. She is very bright & has this as a goal since middle school. Do you have any advise?? Thanks
Do you do summaries when you read, or are you the type to just passively read and you absorb it (jealous of you if you are)? Also, what time do you wake up to study? Are you a night owl or early worm?
@Rhiana Ferial, How long would you say this study routine takes? How many hours per exam do you think you study? I am in my second semester of nursing school and things are a bit tougher now. I am putting in tons of time but I'm not sure if thats normal? I'm still tweaking everything to come up with my own study routine for this specific semester. If you have any input about feeling like you are wasting time during studying or how many hours you put in please let me know! Thank you! I know that as long as I'm working hard I should do ok, but I really am trying to make the most of my time and not waste it.
I'd say I study about 10 hours per an exam, broken up over the weeks before the exam. If it's a particularly big or hard exam I could study closer to 12-15 hours. In nursing school I studied less but didn't do as well.
I’m in CRNA school now, I have found after class I almost push aside what I just learned because every week there is a test for some other class, did you still keep this routine on weeks that maybe you had a different test on a different subject?
Do you have any content on applying for CRNA programs? Unfortunately, I had a pretty poor GPA when I went to college a few years back. Since then, I've gotten my EMT and so be going to paramedic school next year. From there, I'm going to try to do a paramedic to RN bridge program, and then RN to BSN bridge program (while working as a nurse), so it's a very roundabout way of building my resume for CRNA school, and just looking for any tips at all.
Do you use study groups? I've always worked better alone, but I've heard that groups may be helpful with covering the large amount of information in CRNA school. Thanks for your tips!
I don't because I study better on my own and we have limited time due to clinicals. Some people in my class use them though! I think it just depends on personal preference.
I wish I could study like this but in my nursing program there's hardly any lecture at all, just group activities that don't really teach us much. We're expected to already know the material before we even come to class so I feel like I'm basically teaching myself..
That's rough. You could try listening to the lectures from other schools before your class. There are a lot of nursing lectures on UA-cam you can search by subject. Do they give you powerpoints or objective outlines at least?
I am loving your videos!!! I need some advice I am 41 starting a career in nursing. My goal is to become a nurse anesthetist. I am starting an ADN program, but have a long road because I may have to start as an LPN first. I’ve had so many nurses say not to go the LPN route, but I may not have a choice. What are your thoughts on the best path to CRNA school and how can I gain some ICU experience while in school? I heard you mention you were a tech as well. I am working PT at a bank and have two kids, just trying to figure out my best path. Thanks in advance for all your help, and again your videos are very helpful!!😉
Hi! There is nothing wrong with doing your LPN first, doing your RN right off would just save some time. I know people who got there LPN and started working to get their RN & BSN payed for by the hospital. There are so many paths you can take in nursing ♡ do what's right for you!! Everyone will always have an opinion.
Have you looked at the flash card system Anki? They have a really cool image flash card where you can copy the PP slide, then block out the labels, so you can memorize the different parts of the image. It’s really cool and a lot simpler than Quizlet. Thanks for another great video. I start my program in a little over 2 months! 😬
Oh nice! I love your videos, my husband and I are both hospice nurses and haven’t done critical care in a long time, in a crazy way it makes me actually miss school lol but you can tell you are brilliant and you will be successful whatever you do! 🙏🏻❤️
Hi John! They are multiple choice, matching, labeling, drawing, fill in the blank and some essay style questions. Basically a mix of everything. It depends on the teacher and the class.
Spaced memorization and Testing myself constantly helps me remember things better, especially with more complex things spaced memorization helps a lot, so I make a list of all the things I need to memorize and/or understand, then I type them out on excel like a shopping list, I make boxes next to each category and I put a number from 1-10 in the boxes next to whatever category I studied that day, after studying that day, the NEXT day I study another few categories I didn’t do YESTERDAY, and I grade them with the number on how much I understand them, and that goes on everyday leap frogging from category to category, each day you can see which categories your remember best and which need more work, it helps narrow down which areas you need more focus in. Hope it helps!
Hey Rihanna! I have a question for you, I’m in my first year of nursing school (ADN). Similar to you, I found that I get bogged down in reading hundreds and hundreds of pages when the professors only focus on certain things. Trying to read everything just isn’t working. However, I find the powerpoints they provide do not contain most of the test questions. Often their slides are a little different than the ones they hand out, and just aren’t well organized. Should I continue to labor over the lengthy readings or try to focus more on PowerPoint/ lecture notes and practice questions? Thanks for the insight, great video!
Hey Jack! It's the worst when the lectures and powerpoints don't correlate with exams 😖 when that's happened to me in the past I've used powerpoints from other schools. I would just google the subject (ex. Nursing school cardiac meds) and look for a powerpoint from a very well known school like UVA, Duke, etc and study those. I also recommend practice questions! It's hard for me to give you very specific advice of what to focus on because I don't know how your teachers test but personally I use the reading as more of a supplement than my main study tool.
Hello. LPN and fellow ADN student. I would go through test banks and see what content they’re finding important. Saunders is a great resource for condensing important topics and highlighting what’s important for NCLEX. RegisterednurseRN here on youtube was spot on for what’s important for my maternity/peds rotation. If she has a video on your topic, definitely watch it.
You mentioned e-books...did you use them prior to CRNA school as well? And do you use an iPad or any other technology? Love the video! Will definitely try and implement these study habits when I start in June :)
Yay you start so soon! Congrats on getting in!! So excited for you! I have used ebooks for a while! You can buy the hard copy and get the ebook login info or buy just the ebook off Amazon. I bought used hard copies in nursing school (so no ebooks) and I hated carrying them. I love having everything on my macbook! I don't use anything else but a lot of my classmates use iPads.
When ur in undergrad cramming works decently but for grad school it’s a BIG Nono because the info is conceptual ...idk that’s how I feel..u actually have to understand things
You got this! 💓 If you have trouble with the blocks at all search heart blocks in UA-cam. There are so many great videos that help you memorize them in a fun way!
I just graduated nursing school (yay!) and I make mnemonics and acronyms to help me remember things that I have to memorize and I also watch a lot of UA-cam videos too
When you started did you quit working as an RN? Did you survey your other classmates to see who else stopped working completely. Rough estimate on full time crna students?
@@esedragon2 I did not quit working, I went PRN. So I work about 24-36 hours a month. I think there are only 2 or 3 of us who are still working but I haven't done an official survey so I may be off a little. The majority doesnt work.
Hello, I need some advice. I have applied for an associates degree nursing program and I should hear back mid next month if I got accepted or not. My plan was to complete the associates and soon as I graduate begin on my bsn. But, one of my classmates suggested that since I have 95% of the pre-reqs for a BSN I should just do that instead and save some time that way. Do you think this is a good idea or what would you think?
I chose the adn path so I could work and save money while getting my BSN. Hospitals will also pay for you to get your BSN while you're working there (with an agreement to stay for a designated time period). That is up to you but I personally love the ADN route.
@@TheSchoellerFamily I think what I'm going to end up doing is, if I get accepted to the ADN program I applied to I will attend and do my bachelor's right after, but I'm just not exhausting any more time to apply to another ADN which I was in process of. So if I don't get accepted I'll just apply for a couple of BSN programs which will start Spring 2020. Theoretically, that would be the time difference between the 2 programs for me(The extra semester I'll have to wait to start a program) since I'll have all the pre-reqs for the BSN by the end of this summer. Thanks for your help!!
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Hi everyone! Hope you are staying warm in this freezing weather ☃️ I wanted to make an updated study routine video because I've been doing things a little differently the past few months. I still have straight A's, barely made the mark last semester 😅. Really hoping to continue it this semester! 🤞
Hey Rhianna, I just started CRNA school and I, also, benefit from practice questions so I bought apex. I've found that they really don't have a ton of practice questions. What are some other resources you use for additional practice questions? Thanks!
@@meracoon211 I use Apex, Prodigy and a few workbooks that I'll link here:
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@@TheSchoellerFamily I'll try those out! Thanks! :) Also, is it worth it getting both apex and prodigy?
Yes definitely!
Thank you so much! Sure is helpful! I'm hoping to get a shot at entering into CRNA school, without the pre reqs some hospitals here in EU ask for. There are some that do allow entrance with similar diplomas. But if not, I will have to go into nursing school (don't love it) before getting easily into CRNA school. These tips will help a lot for either nursing or crna school. Thank you for uploading!
I love your videos! I just passed the nclex and got my RN license last month. I start my job in the Neuro ICU at the end of this month and I plan on going to CRNA school in 2 or so years. You motivate me to keep going !!
Congratulations that is so awesome! It's great you got into ICU as a new grad! Good for you 😊
Neuro icu?!?!?! You go girl ! That was my motivation! That's amazing
That's awesome!! do you have any advice for getting a job in the ICU as a new grad? I graduate next August :)
This study routine helped and confirmed alot. I recently took an exam on Muscle which were pictures, Digestive, and Urinary system. I said I was going to go over the power points before class. I passed my test but I know I would have a recieved a higher grade had I studied or look over the concepts in depth versus waiting til 2 days before the exam. Thanks for sharing.
I'm glad you passed! That's a lot of different subjects on one exam.
@@TheSchoellerFamily thank you! Yes it is The course is only 8 wks.😬
So happy I stumbled upon your channel! 🙏🏽💕I'm currently an ICU nurse, hoping to apply to CrNA school in the next few years ..your videos have been such an inspiration. There's a huge stigma about how terrible crna school is.. not only academically, financially, but mentally. It's crazy how far a little self doubt can go. Seeing you navigate through your crna program and sharing that it can be done with a little extra hard work ✅ is relieving. Thank you so much for motivating us all❤️ Your patients are soo lucky to have you as their caregiver. Take care😊
I'm so glad you did too! It is tough, but not impossible ♡
Thank you so much Rhianna! These study tips will help me so much. I'm currently taking nursing prerequisites while working as an Environmental Services Technician in a surgery department. I've been able to watch many of the surgeries and get to know many of the professionals there. From what I've seen, I have always been very impressed how professional and emotionally supportive CRNA's are to their patients throughout the whole process. (:
You're so inspiring!! Currently in an accelerated BSN program. I want to go to CRNA school in the future. I've saved your quizlet page! So thorough! Thank you!!!
That's so great, good luck!
Hi! How did you find her quizlet page?!
Please let us know what her quizlet page is
Read the book, Make it Stick. It talks about how learning actually works.
The steps you use in this video, active recall, are excellent. The book makes a point to stress that learning happens when get information out of the brain, not when you put information in the brain. This is why the retrieval process of recall is the most important. Its labeled a desirable difficulty.
Lucky you to have figured it out. I had to seek this information to figure out how to study effectively.
Thanks for the recommendation! I'll check it out!
@@TheSchoellerFamily so I see that you study with flashcards. Your study routine is flawless considering that you have Straight As. Are there people that don't use flashcards in crna school and just do practice question? I'm trying to figure out if you can make straight A's without flashcards.
Current studying for my first Neuro exam (I’m a sophomore undergrad) and I feel like I spend soooo much time reading before class so I’ll definitely switch it up!! I love your videos!!!!
Good luck! Neuro is very interesting but can be tough. I use a lot of mnemonics for it!
So instead of studying, I am watching the video about studying 😂😂
Love your videos so much❤️ I’d better come back to my books 📚
Haha sometimes you need a study break! 😂
Thanks for another great video! I try and explain what I'm learning out loud to someone and if no one is around then I talk to myself. This method helps me identify what I know and what I dont. If I can't explain something in my own words then I have to go back and review. The important thing is to talk out loud because I can think I know something in my head but when I start talking out loud I realize I don't really have a grasp on it. You covered most everything else. Thanks again for the video.
That's an awesome method! Explaining stuff helps a lot, I'll have to try that. Thanks so much for sharing.
Hi Rhianna, thank you so much for this info. I am half way through my first nursing degree and seriously considering CRNA school. I found your videos yesterday. Great resource.
Wow this is such a helpful video, flash cards definitely help the most with retention for me as well as recording and listening to lectures. I have been an ICU nurse now for almost 1.5 years and have just started applying for CRNA school, hoping to start January 2020 if I get into my first choice school. I am almost ready to submit my first application but am nervous about my personal statement. I have current CRNAs helping me out and have it almost ready to submit but would love a video from you as well about how you approached your personal statement. It is hard for me to explain so much about myself and my reason for choosing CRNA in one page!
Hi Kara! That's so exciting that you're applying soon! Writing a personal statement is so hard. I found it difficult to get it down to one page as well. I'm not a great writer but I could try to give some tips! If you want me to read over yours feel free to email me rhiannaferial@gmail.com 😊
Fervently taking notes from these tips! I'm a nursing student and this is a HUGE help, you have no idea. New sub!! :)
So glad it helps! ♡
Hi Rhianna, I also use flashcards to study, I basically do what you do and read the content and then make flashcards out of what I have read. I see you are using Quizlet, but there is a flashcard program called Anki and it uses spaced repetition and it has a built-in schedule so that you review your cards when you are about to forget them. There is also a really cool add-on feature for Anki called image occlusion where you can make questions from diagrams/pictures. I urge you to do some research on it if you haven't heard of it before. Excellent video as always!
I haven't heard of Anki but I'll definitely check it out! Thanks so much for the recommendation.
You're a champ Rhianna
Thanks 😘
Yay one of my favorite people 💕, super motivating , I suck at studying , I crammed in nursing school , graduated with a good GpA but didn’t retain as much as I should and I regret that .
Aw thank you 😭😍 I did the exact same in nursing school!
Now I don’t feel so bad anymore thank you , hopefully when I apply some day to CRNA school I’ll have better studying habits , going to try all your recommendations ♥️
Crammed but you passed does all that information even apply I feel it’s experience so how are u as a nurse now
Christ Will Return I ended up in the OR so I definitely lost all that knowledge . I just started in the icu so now I have to relearn everything ughh
Wow, such and awesome video! I am applying for nursing school at a 4 year program and am really anxious about it. For my prerequisite classes I have always done a quick review right before the test, and if it wasn’t for that review before, I wouldn’t have done as well. So funny how everyone has a way to study and different things get different results with different people!
Everyone has different things that work for them and I think that's what makes it so hard to find your way. Good luck applying to nursing school!!
Hey Rhianna! First of all, your videos have helped me gain so much insight into the reality of balancing CRNA school with family and just day to day life. I'm about to start CNRA school in August, and watched this video to gain some insight on how successful CRNA students study. I'm also big on making Quizlet study guides, so it was exciting to hear you use the same method. Would you be willing to share your Quizlet profile? It would be great to skim through some CRNA material before I start classes, and while I'm stuck inside quarantined. Anyways, thank you for the great content. Subscribed.
Of course, I found after commenting that you have already shared your quizlet profile with other users on this thread. Sorry for the redundant question. Anyways, congrats on passing boards and best of luck!
By far the best channel for CRNA school! Thank you so much! Keep it up!
Thank you so much! 😊
Thanks for sharing this!! Seriously so so helpful. I’m completing my entry level msn (in my last semester). This is so beneficial, as are all of your videos. You’re so so inspiring. Keep up the hard work and content.
Thank you so much Jasmine! ♡
How is MSN? Is that for nurse practitioner? When you are taking a masters do you go through prerequisites or you just study and deal with nursing stuff I would just like to know how long is it and what type of courses do you have to take? Is it all online and once you take MSN do you take a exam or Nclex again? If you already took Nclex or you just get those MSN degree labels or higher income! Thanks
Thanks for providing amazing content.
This is super helpful!
Rhianna, thank you SOOO much!
My weakest part is taking notes too. Bolt SRNA recommends Sonocent's note-taking software for that!
Also, I really like your Quizlet & practice question points. Thank you for reinforcing the idea that practice questions & self-testing are very important to good learning. I've seen various videos on the importance of similar self-testing techniques. I would be interested to perhaps see more on how you format your Quizlet flashcards.
Again, thank you very much for helping me to learn to start studying for the test starting with the first lecture.
Hi! You are so welcome! My issue is more of staying focused in class. If I can stay on track I have no issues taking notes haha. There is a lot of cool software out there for note taking! I just stick with PowerPoint because it works well for me. The link to my personal quizlet is in the video description if you want to check it out 😊
Hey Rhianna! So glad I saw this video so early in my (last 😁) semester. I've been reading a TON of information trying to prepare for the NCLEX- I'm gonna try to make more note cards. Thanks!
Oh yay you are almost done! The last semester flies by. Happy studying 😊
amazing! very clear and thorough. thanks for all the wonderful content. videos on solutions to problems always put me at ease when tackling challenges.
Thanks, so glad you liked it 😊
I'm definitely taking these tips for my A&P class. Thank you!
Let me know how they work for you!
How was that A&P class? I will be taking that next 😩
Thank you thank you thank you!! Our professors tell us that it’s essential to be familiar with the material so we’re not being introduced to it in lecture, but the reading is SO time consuming. You’re the best!!
I also have extreme test anxiety despite being an excellent test taker 😂 going to try some yoga next exam (we have two this week... yayyyy)
Same! You can waste a lot of time if you get bogged down in the reading and focus on the wrong stuff. Try meditating right before your exam! I do it in my car sometimes right before I go in, it helps so much! I just search guided meditation for test anxiety on UA-cam and then choose one.
That’s one of my issues, anxiety and cramming the day of. Ugh, thanks for the tips.
2 hard things to deal with, I feel you! Hope the tips helps ♡
I’m saving this!! 😊 Is there anything you found that you had to particularly add to your routine now in CRNA school, that you didn’t have to do in nursing school?
Definitely practice questions before exams. I wish I did them in nursing school too!
Rhianna Ferial whoops! I forgot you mentioned it in the video:) thanks
Thanks so much!! You’re such an inspiration!!
Aw thank you 😭♡ so sweet!
Flashcards are the best for memorizing imo, and help me not get bored. Nice study strategy!
Same! 😊
great video!!!
This is so helpful! Thank you so much❤️🙏🏽
Great tips! Thanks.
My favorite color is P💜RPLE, too. 😊
Purple is the best!
I’ll be starting CRNA school this summer- these study tips will be invaluable. I heard you mentioning your e-books. I am hearing that you can find them at a lower cost or even free. Where did you find your ebooks? Thanks!
Usually on Amazon you get an option to buy the ebook or the hard copy or both.
Best of luck!
Where are your resources for practice questions? I am trying to find some and be prepared.
Apex, prodigy, valley 👍
you said not studying the day of the exam... so I'm in nursing school and usually sim and exam day are on separate days at 8am, but this semester they are on the same day. simulation is first 9am, lunch break, and then exam at 1pm. would you still not study or study on free time while groups are taking their turn for simulation? first exam with this crappy schedule Friday!
I try not to study the day of an exam but sometimes I have to. It really depends on how you do best! I'm not a great last minute studier but some people are.
Can you make a video about applying to CRNA school?? Like what the process is like and writing your personal statement?... thanks for all the great videos!!
Yes I will. Great idea thanks!
Rhianna Ferial thank you!! I’m applying to CRNA school next year and I’ve been stressing so much about it wondering if I’m smart enough and if I can make it. I know it’s going to be hard, but your videos really help me to know that I will get it and I will do well! I feel like a lot of people portray it in a way that makes it seem like you have to be the smartest to get in and once you’re in you have no life. I appreciate you sharing your experience! I know it will be difficult, but it’s possible and I now know I will have somewhat of a life haha. Thanks again dear! 😁
Thanks Britt that's exactly why I make these videos! I felt the same as you. People had me thinking I wouldn't even have time to walk my dog when I started school 😂 good luck applying, remember you got this!
Hi Rhianna, am in CRNA as well. Thank you for sharing your studying tips and things that worked for you, it's generous of you taking the time away from studying to create such a resource. You will make a great CRNA in a few months. All the best.
Hi Joe! So cool! You'll make a great CRNA too. What year are you?
Rhianna Ferial am in my 3rd quarter of 9. Front loaded MSN Program. How can I privately contact you for pointed question? Thank you.
@@Joclaim1 You can DM me on IG @rhiannaferial 😊
My daughter wants to be a CRNA. She is a junior in high school & her grades are so good she could graduate this year as a junior. She has some major university's sending her mom applications & registration info. I'm concerned the jump from high school to university maybe over whelming. She is very bright & has this as a goal since middle school. Do you have any advise?? Thanks
Do you do summaries when you read, or are you the type to just passively read and you absorb it (jealous of you if you are)? Also, what time do you wake up to study? Are you a night owl or early worm?
@Rhiana Ferial, How long would you say this study routine takes? How many hours per exam do you think you study? I am in my second semester of nursing school and things are a bit tougher now. I am putting in tons of time but I'm not sure if thats normal? I'm still tweaking everything to come up with my own study routine for this specific semester. If you have any input about feeling like you are wasting time during studying or how many hours you put in please let me know! Thank you!
I know that as long as I'm working hard I should do ok, but I really am trying to make the most of my time and not waste it.
I'd say I study about 10 hours per an exam, broken up over the weeks before the exam. If it's a particularly big or hard exam I could study closer to 12-15 hours. In nursing school I studied less but didn't do as well.
Rhianna Ferial hi! I have a question on that... are 12-15 hours APART from reading the material?
I’m in CRNA school now, I have found after class I almost push aside what I just learned because every week there is a test for some other class, did you still keep this routine on weeks that maybe you had a different test on a different subject?
How do you take notes in lecture? On paper, in a Word Doc or One Note, or in the notes section at the bottom of a PowerPoint slide?
The notes section at the bottom of the PowerPoint slides.
Do you have any content on applying for CRNA programs? Unfortunately, I had a pretty poor GPA when I went to college a few years back. Since then, I've gotten my EMT and so be going to paramedic school next year. From there, I'm going to try to do a paramedic to RN bridge program, and then RN to BSN bridge program (while working as a nurse), so it's a very roundabout way of building my resume for CRNA school, and just looking for any tips at all.
I made this video about applying ua-cam.com/video/QWdkIB8j9OI/v-deo.html 😊
I love you!!!
Do you use study groups? I've always worked better alone, but I've heard that groups may be helpful with covering the large amount of information in CRNA school. Thanks for your tips!
I don't because I study better on my own and we have limited time due to clinicals. Some people in my class use them though! I think it just depends on personal preference.
Can you point out any resources for practice questions? We use Elsevier adaptive quizzing at my school, but is there any others you recommend? :)
For nursing or CRNA school? 😊
Just nursing for now! I’m a junior getting my BSN. :)
Can you make a video on how you passed the nclex please?
Yes!
YASSS. Thank you!
I wish I could study like this but in my nursing program there's hardly any lecture at all, just group activities that don't really teach us much. We're expected to already know the material before we even come to class so I feel like I'm basically teaching myself..
That's rough. You could try listening to the lectures from other schools before your class. There are a lot of nursing lectures on UA-cam you can search by subject. Do they give you powerpoints or objective outlines at least?
Are your quizlet’s public?
Yes 😊 the link is in the video description if you want to check them out.
I am loving your videos!!! I need some advice I am 41 starting a career in nursing. My goal is to become a nurse anesthetist. I am starting an ADN program, but have a long road because I may have to start as an LPN first. I’ve had so many nurses say not to go the LPN route, but I may not have a choice. What are your thoughts on the best path to CRNA school and how can I gain some ICU experience while in school? I heard you mention you were a tech as well. I am working PT at a bank and have two kids, just trying to figure out my best path. Thanks in advance for all your help, and again your videos are very helpful!!😉
Hi! There is nothing wrong with doing your LPN first, doing your RN right off would just save some time. I know people who got there LPN and started working to get their RN & BSN payed for by the hospital. There are so many paths you can take in nursing ♡ do what's right for you!! Everyone will always have an opinion.
Have you looked at the flash card system Anki? They have a really cool image flash card where you can copy the PP slide, then block out the labels, so you can memorize the different parts of the image. It’s really cool and a lot simpler than Quizlet. Thanks for another great video. I start my program in a little over 2 months! 😬
Ahh so exciting! Congrats!! I haven't used Anki but I will check it out! Sounds cool, thanks for the suggestion!
Where do you go to school?
Marshall 💚
Oh nice! I love your videos, my husband and I are both hospice nurses and haven’t done critical care in a long time, in a crazy way it makes me actually miss school lol but you can tell you are brilliant and you will be successful whatever you do! 🙏🏻❤️
great job, Rhianna!
Thanks Steve!
Thank you!! Great study tips, the way you look at studying and break it down makes the process look much less daunting
Glad they helped!
Thanks
Hey Rhianna, are your test in the CRNA program multiple choice or written response or both? Thanks!
Hi John! They are multiple choice, matching, labeling, drawing, fill in the blank and some essay style questions. Basically a mix of everything. It depends on the teacher and the class.
How many total flash cards do you usually end up with per test?
It depends on the amount of material covered on that particular test but anywhere from 50-200.
What does CRNA actually do?
All aspects of anesthesia 😊
Do you work ? If so how long?
I work PRN in ICU about 24-36 hours a month.
Do you sell your flash cards?
No they're free on quizlet 😉
Spaced memorization and Testing myself constantly helps me remember things better, especially with more complex things spaced memorization helps a lot, so I make a list of all the things I need to memorize and/or understand, then I type them out on excel like a shopping list, I make boxes next to each category and I put a number from 1-10 in the boxes next to whatever category I studied that day, after studying that day, the NEXT day I study another few categories I didn’t do YESTERDAY, and I grade them with the number on how much I understand them, and that goes on everyday leap frogging from category to category, each day you can see which categories your remember best and which need more work, it helps narrow down which areas you need more focus in. Hope it helps!
That is a great idea and sounds very organized! I hadn't thought of that. Thanks!
Hey Rihanna! I have a question for you, I’m in my first year of nursing school (ADN). Similar to you, I found that I get bogged down in reading hundreds and hundreds of pages when the professors only focus on certain things. Trying to read everything just isn’t working. However, I find the powerpoints they provide do not contain most of the test questions. Often their slides are a little different than the ones they hand out, and just aren’t well organized. Should I continue to labor over the lengthy readings or try to focus more on PowerPoint/ lecture notes and practice questions? Thanks for the insight, great video!
Hey Jack! It's the worst when the lectures and powerpoints don't correlate with exams 😖 when that's happened to me in the past I've used powerpoints from other schools. I would just google the subject (ex. Nursing school cardiac meds) and look for a powerpoint from a very well known school like UVA, Duke, etc and study those. I also recommend practice questions! It's hard for me to give you very specific advice of what to focus on because I don't know how your teachers test but personally I use the reading as more of a supplement than my main study tool.
Hello. LPN and fellow ADN student. I would go through test banks and see what content they’re finding important. Saunders is a great resource for condensing important topics and highlighting what’s important for NCLEX. RegisterednurseRN here on youtube was spot on for what’s important for my maternity/peds rotation. If she has a video on your topic, definitely watch it.
^great advice Chanel Noelle!
Thanks for this.
You're welcome ♡
Do you record lectures?
No I never do
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You mentioned e-books...did you use them prior to CRNA school as well? And do you use an iPad or any other technology? Love the video! Will definitely try and implement these study habits when I start in June :)
Yay you start so soon! Congrats on getting in!! So excited for you! I have used ebooks for a while! You can buy the hard copy and get the ebook login info or buy just the ebook off Amazon. I bought used hard copies in nursing school (so no ebooks) and I hated carrying them. I love having everything on my macbook! I don't use anything else but a lot of my classmates use iPads.
Do you need to be smart to become CRNA?
Yeah
When ur in undergrad cramming works decently but for grad school it’s a BIG Nono because the info is conceptual ...idk that’s how I feel..u actually have to understand things
100% agree with you!
Great tips! Btw-I’m also the same with not studying the day of an exam!
I just can't do it! 😂
I have my cardiac test tommorrow and I'm still reviewing cardiac strips yikes 😅😅😅😫 atleast thats pretty much all I have left to cover...
You got this! 💓 If you have trouble with the blocks at all search heart blocks in UA-cam. There are so many great videos that help you memorize them in a fun way!
@@TheSchoellerFamily thank you so much 😊😊
@@PrettyShyGirl17 How is it going for you nowadays?
You’re awesome!
😘😘😘
I just graduated nursing school (yay!) and I make mnemonics and acronyms to help me remember things that I have to memorize and I also watch a lot of UA-cam videos too
Then I write down all my memory aids on a sheet of paper and review it every day leading up to an exam
Yay congrats!!!!! I love those methods!
I can’t study without highlighting or color coding subjects and materials. It helps me allot. I also use flash cards too!!
My friend studies like that! I haven't tried it!
What's your Quizlet username?
quizlet.com/rhianna_schoeller
When you started did you quit working as an RN? Did you survey your other classmates to see who else stopped working completely. Rough estimate on full time crna students?
@@esedragon2 I did not quit working, I went PRN. So I work about 24-36 hours a month. I think there are only 2 or 3 of us who are still working but I haven't done an official survey so I may be off a little. The majority doesnt work.
Hello, I need some advice. I have applied for an associates degree nursing program and I should hear back mid next month if I got accepted or not. My plan was to complete the associates and soon as I graduate begin on my bsn. But, one of my classmates suggested that since I have 95% of the pre-reqs for a BSN I should just do that instead and save some time that way. Do you think this is a good idea or what would you think?
I chose the adn path so I could work and save money while getting my BSN. Hospitals will also pay for you to get your BSN while you're working there (with an agreement to stay for a designated time period). That is up to you but I personally love the ADN route.
@@TheSchoellerFamily I think what I'm going to end up doing is, if I get accepted to the ADN program I applied to I will attend and do my bachelor's right after, but I'm just not exhausting any more time to apply to another ADN which I was in process of. So if I don't get accepted I'll just apply for a couple of BSN programs which will start Spring 2020. Theoretically, that would be the time difference between the 2 programs for me(The extra semester I'll have to wait to start a program) since I'll have all the pre-reqs for the BSN by the end of this summer. Thanks for your help!!