Essential skills for students who are returning to study
Charles Hendry Senior lecturer in nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Alistair H Farley Lecturer in nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Returning to study can be a stressful time for many students. In this article the authors consider ways in which studying at a university may differ from previous study experiences and explore how students can make best use of library and other resources. Studying at home has particular challenges and these are discussed as well as a range of skills that are essential to effective study.
Nursing Standard.
21, 6, 44-48.
doi: 10.7748/ns2006.10.21.6.44.c6374
Correspondence
c.hendry@dundee.ac.uk
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