Learning Strategies

The following links provide information on study and learning strategies that can assist in improving these skills and maximize your academic success. Students learn differently and you will need to review and devise a successful strategy that is appropriate for you. An academic class advisor will be able to assist you in developing a strategy.

Learning And Study Skills Inventory (LASSI)
Self test: How do you study?
Time Management
Studying Techniques
Managing Stress/Anxiety
Test Taking Strategies

Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI)

The Learning and Study Skills Inventory is a quick, 80-ite m survey that assesses your study habits. It will provide you with a chart of your strengths and weaknesses, compared to other college students, in ten different areas. It will also provide suggestions about areas where you can improve your skills and strategies.

To take this survey, follow these steps:

Contact the Office for Student and Administrative Services to get a username and password
Go to http://www.hhpubco.com/LASSI/
Enter the school number, username and password and follow the instructions carefully. The inventory will take 10-20 minutes to complete.
After you submit your inventory, your scores will be calculated. You may print them for your convenience.

Make an appointment with an Academic Advisor to discuss the meanings of your scores and what you can do to improve in weaker areas.

Managing Your Time

Many students discover that they need to manage their time better with the heavy workload of the health profession curriculum. These pages provide you with tips for managing your time well so you can get succeed. The following are two important points in being successful at time management:

Self Knowledge and Goals: In order to manage your time successfully, having an awareness of what your goals are will assist you in prioritizing your activities.
Developing and maintaining a personal, flexible schedule: Time management provides you with the opportunity to create a schedule that works for you, not for others. This personal attention gives you the flexibility to include the things that are most important to you.

Time Management Resources

Studying Techniques

Health profession curriculum requires a higher level of learning and memorization is not the single technique that needs to be successful. A student must be able to take learned facts and understand concepts. The following handouts provide tips on how to study effectively to achieve your goals:

Managing Stress/Anxiety

Stress is a combination of physiological and emotional responses to an event. Some of the physiological responses may include:

Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Sweating
Dry Mouth
Tight Muscles
Headaches

Some of the cognitive or emotional responses include:

Negative Self-Talk
Restlessness
Inability to concentrate

It is not uncommon for students to experience stress and anxiety in college. A positive attitude, a balanced approach and relaxation exercise are just some of the ways students can combat stress. The following handouts provide information on stress and tips on how to reduce stress in your life:

Test Anxiety

Sometimes stress can grow into a more serious problem. NSU Student Counseling Services provides one-on-one counseling and students are encouraged to make an appointment regardless of the level of stress to help cope with their personal and professional stress in their life.

Test Taking Strategies

The following documents on this page are provided to assist the student in techniques that may help demonstrate the level of knowledge that they have by performing well on examinations:

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