Free Nursing Flashcards
NCLEX, Lab, MedSurg, Pharmacology & More
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Don't just read cards - actively try to remember the answer before flipping. This forces your brain to retrieve information, strengthening memory pathways. Much more effective than passive reading.
Examples: "On Old Olympus Towering Top..." for cranial nerves, "SLUDGE" for cholinergic effects. Make them personal and funny - the weirder, the more memorable. Visual or story-based mnemonics work best.
Review new cards daily, then every 3 days, then weekly, then monthly. This scientific approach maximizes long-term retention while minimizing study time. Focus more time on cards you get wrong.
Link facts to patient scenarios: "Mrs. Smith with heart failure needed daily weights because..." Stories create emotional connections that improve recall. Connect lab values and symptoms to actual cases you've seen.
20-30 minute focused flashcard sessions work better than marathon study periods. Your brain retains more with frequent, shorter exposures. Take breaks between sessions to let information consolidate.
📚 Pro Tip: Make your own flashcards for topics you struggle with - the act of creating them helps memory too!