Study Skills Workshops for Nursing Students - Spring 2012
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. Information presented at each session is identical, so you only need to attend one.
- Wednesday, January 25, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, NUR 5.176
- Tuesday, January 31, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, NUR 5.178
Discover Your Learning Style
Discover your unique style of learning and how you learn best. We will complete a learning styles inventory and discuss strategies to maximize your learning based on your strengths.
- Thursday, February 2, 1:30 - 2:30 PM, NUR 4.182
- Tuesday, March 27, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, NUR 4.182
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. Information presented at each session is identical, so you only need to attend one.
- Wednesday, February 8, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, NUR 5.176
- Tuesday, February 21, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, NUR 4.182
NOTE: The Sanger Learning and Career Center also offers workshops on Active Studying techniques. For more information and to sign up for Free Classes visit the Sanger Learning and Career Center web page.
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. Information presented at each session is identical, so you only need to attend one.
- Wednesday, February 8, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, NUR 4.182
- Wednesday, March 21, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, NUR 4.182
NOTE: The Sanger Learning and Career Center also offers workshops on Testing strategies. Visit the Sanger Learning and Career Center web page to Sign up for Free Classes.
Multiple-Choice Test Taking Strategies for Upper Division
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. Information presented at each session is identical, so you only need to attend one.
- Wednesday, February 1, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, NUR 5.176
- Tuesday, February 21, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, NUR 5.176
- Wednesday, February 22, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, NUR 5.176
- Thursday, April 5, 3:00 – 4:00 PM, NUR 4.182
Coping with Stress
Learn some relaxation and stress reduction techniques to help you cope effectively during the semester. Assistance is available by appointment only. See appointment scheduling info below.
NOTE: The UT Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) also offers workshops on techniques for dealing with Stress and Test Anxiety. For info visit CMHC Groups and Classes web page.
Scheduling an Appointment
Unable to attend the scheduled sessions due to class or work conflicts? Individual appointments are available. To make an appointment, please go to Advisor Appointment web page. After you log in with your UT EID, select Learning Enhancement Services. On the next screen, select the date and choose from the available times.