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Study groups and nursing school go hand-in-hand. They seem to be everyone’s “go to” tactic when they are struggling with a class, and everyone seems to love them, so they MUST be incredibly helpful. And, the bigger the better. Right? 

Wrong. In this podcast episode I’ll let you in on the key reasons why your study group might be wasting you time and detracting you from meeting your goals. 

But don’t worry. I also provide tips for creating a study group environment that works. 

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Last Updated on May 14, 2025 by Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN