Study Skills Workshops for Nursing Students - Fall 2009
The Learning Enhancement Services program offers free study skills workshops on a variety of topics designed to help you improve skills important to success in the School of Nursing. Any UT Nursing student may attend these workshops.
Note: Registration is strongly recommended. Please complete the online registration form to register for the workshops.
Time Management & Goals
Learn techniques and strategies to help you create a time management system that works for you. We will talk about how to overcome procrastination and set SMART goals. The same information is discussed at each of the following sessions. Please select one.
- Thursday, September 10, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, NUR 4.102
- Wednesday, September 30, 9:00 – 10:00 AM, NUR 5.102C
- Thursday, October 8, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, NUR 5.102C
- Wednesday, October 14, 4:15 – 5:15 PM, NUR 5.102C
Test Prep and Test Taking for Pre-Nursing Students
Learn strategies to help you prepare for and take beginning (N310 and N311) multiple-choice nursing tests. You will learn about test preparation, test taking, and post-test analysis. We will work through practice questions to help you understand how to apply these strategies. The same information is discussed at each of the following sessions. Please select one.
- Thursday, September 24, 3:00 – 4:00 PM, NUR 4.102
- Friday, October 2, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, NUR 5.102C
- Wednesday, October 21, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, NUR 5.102C
- Thursday, October 29, 4:00 – 5:00 PM, NUR 5.102C
Principles of Memory, Reading & Note-taking
- Thursday, September 17, 3:00 – 4:00 PM, NUR 4.102
- Tuesday, October 6, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, NUR 5.102C
Become an Active Learner
Active learning incorporates all aspects of critical thinking. Strengthen existing study skills by understanding the Levels of Learning involved in critical thinking. Strategies on developing your levels of learning to go beyond rote memorization and to foster critical thinking will be discussed. The same information is discussed at each of the following sessions. Please select one.
- Tuesday, October 13, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, NUR 5.102C
- Thursday, October 22, 4:00 – 5:00 PM, NUR 5.102C
- Wednesday, November 11, 9:00 – 10:00 AM, NUR 5.102C
Meds Test Prep for J1 Nursing Students
Review information in preparation for the J1 meds test. Presented by Professor Maureen Davis.
- Thursday, September 10, 1:00-2:00 PM, NUR 1.116
Multiple-Choice Test Taking Strategies for Upper Division/Grad Students
General test-taking strategies and techniques will be discussed. We will work through NCLEX-type practice questions to help you understand how to apply critical thinking and problem solving tips when taking exams. The same information is discussed at each of the following sessions. Please select one.
- Thursday, October 1, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, NUR 5.102C
- Thursday, October 8, 3:00 – 4:00 PM, NUR 5.102C
- Thursday, October 29, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, NUR 5.102C
APA/Writing Seminar for N311 Students
- Friday, October 2, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, NUR 5.102C
- Wednesday, October 21, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, NUR 5.102C
APA General Guidelines & Formatting
Become familiar with the APA 6th edition Publication Manual and general guidelines on APA formatting. Assistance with APA formatting is available by appointment only. Please email Patricia Castaneda-English, Learning Enhancement Services Coordinator, to schedule an individual session.
Coping with Stress
Learn some relaxation and stress reduction techniques to help you cope effectively during the semester.
A Brown Bag Series Presentation - No Registration is required. Just drop in and bring your lunch and your questions. Everyone is welcome. The Coping with Stress brown bag sessions will take place from 12-1 p.m. Meetings will be in NUR 5.102C on the following dates:
- Wednesday, September 30
- Friday, October 16
- Tuesday, November 10
NOTE: If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled study skills workshops due to class or work conflicts, please email Patricia Castaneda-English, Learning Enhancement Services Coordinator, to schedule an individual session.