From Nervousness to Mastering Tough Nursing Knowledge

Rose Szwed was doing great with some aspects of learning nursing fundamentals. But some aspects were much harder to learn. Especially phlebotomy. Rather than give up after struggling with one nursing exam in particular, Rose looked for memory techniques online. When she found the Magnetic Memory Method, she dove in and did exactly as I suggested: She modified the high-powered mnemonics to her needs. The best part? On this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, Rose shares her journey and her incredible success. Proper Mnemonics Make Mastering Tough Nursing Knowledge Much Easier Phlebotomy is also known as venipuncture. Although it appears simple enough, it involves a combination of semantic knowledge and procedural memory. First, you have to know all the names of the veins. Then there are the steps involved. And the equipment names, like the cannula for drawing blood. And it’s not just about drawing blood. There are also other uses, such as intravenous therapy. For that, pharmacology knowledge is also needed. Then there are situations involving electrolyte imbalances and all manner of medical terminology. That’s why nursing mnemonics are so precious for medical professionals who want to succeed. At first, Rose found other Memory Palace books, but none proved particularly useful. Why? They usually lack depth. Especially when it comes to figuring out how to deal with advanced nursing topics. Rose’s Body Memory Palace Solution As you’ll hear in this episode of the MMM Podcast, Rose combined mnemonic imagery with one of the most direct and power