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NCLEX, Lab, MedSurg, Pharmacology & More

NCLEX, Lab, MedSurg, Pharmacology & More
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these nursing flashcards free?

Yes! All nursing flashcards on Nurses Compass are free, interactive, and designed for NCLEX and clinical mastery.

What categories of flashcards are available?

Lab values, pharmacology, MedSurg, mental health, maternal newborn, pediatric, geriatric, and medical terminology.

Are the flashcards RN-reviewed?

Yes, all flashcards are reviewed by registered nurses for clinical accuracy.

🧠 5 Proven Memory Techniques for Nursing Students

1

Use Active Recall with Flashcards

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.

2

Create Memorable Mnemonics

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.

3

Apply Spaced Repetition

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.

4

Connect to Real Patient Stories

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.

5

Study in Short, Focused Sessions

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!