{"id":863,"date":"2025-07-09T18:05:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T18:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studenthub.elsevier.com\/us\/?p=863"},"modified":"2025-07-31T15:34:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T15:34:58","slug":"thriving-in-nursing-school-study-tools-and-mindsets-that-made-all-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studenthub.elsevier.com\/us\/blog\/thriving-in-nursing-school-study-tools-and-mindsets-that-made-all-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Thriving in nursing school: study tools and new mindsets for growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Kirsten Anderson<\/p>\n\n\n\n


When I started nursing school, I knew it would be challenging, but I didn\u2019t fully understand just how much it would push me to grow; not just as a student, but as a person. There were long days in class, late nights studying, and moments where I questioned if I had what it took to make it through. But there were also moments of pride and joy: passing a tough exam, finally mastering a skill in lab, and connecting with patients during clinicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


One thing that made the journey easier was learning how to use the resources around me. During my BSN program, the Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment textbook<\/a> became one of my go-to tools. It helped me break down complex health assessment skills into smaller steps that actually made sense. Elsevier\u2019s resources gave me the confidence I needed to walk into lab and clinicals prepared. I still remember sitting on my living room floor practicing my head-to-toe assessments over and over, using Jarvis to guide me until it became second nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Another resource I relied on during my BSN was Varcarolis’ Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing<\/a>. I used this in my mental health course, and the online access with quizzes through Elsevier was such a huge help. It made studying more interactive and gave me a better understanding of key concepts in psychiatric nursing, which I found incredibly valuable during my clinical rotations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Balancing the demands of nursing school wasn\u2019t easy. I had to figure out how to manage assignments, prepare for skills checkoffs, and show up fully present during clinicals, all while trying to maintain some sort of personal life. Time management became one of the most valuable skills I learned. I found that setting a schedule and sticking to it helped me avoid feeling completely overwhelmed. I also learned that giving myself small breaks and moments to recharge was just as important as studying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Another thing that helped me through was connecting with my classmates. We formed study groups, practiced skills on each other, and became each other\u2019s biggest cheerleaders. On the hardest days, knowing I wasn\u2019t alone made all the difference. Nursing school is truly a team effort, and the friendships I made during that time are ones I\u2019ll carry with me forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Now, as I move through my Family Nurse Practitioner program, those lessons continue to guide me. The coursework and clinical expectations feel more intense, but I approach them with a sense of calm I didn\u2019t have as a new nursing student. I\u2019ve also found myself revisiting resources like Jarvis as I prepare for advanced health assessments. It\u2019s comforting to know that Elsevier\u2019s tools are still helping me grow as I step into this next phase of my career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


For any nursing or health professions student reading this, here\u2019s what I want you to know: give yourself grace. You\u2019re learning and growing in ways you can\u2019t even see yet. Use the tools available to you; whether that\u2019s a great textbook, online resources, or the supportive people in your life. Lean on what works for you. Elsevier\u2019s materials were a big part of my success, and I know they\u2019ll continue to help me as I take on new challenges in my career. Nursing school isn\u2019t easy, but it\u2019s worth every moment. One day you\u2019ll look back and be amazed at how far you\u2019ve come, and how much stronger you are because of the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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