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Why Competition & Social Learning Make You a Better Student

By aprileolson March 11, 2025 0 comments 2 min read

Interleaving: The Study Technique You’re Not Using (But Should Be!)

Interleaving: The Secret to Smarter Studying & Exam Success See Interleaving in Action! Our founder, Dr. Olson, is coming to you from his bike ride to explain how Ollivate challenges your brain with unexpected questions—just like real board exams. By forcing you to recall information across different topics, you stay sharp and retain knowledge longer. […]

March 11, 2025 2 min read

Learning

What Is a CRNA? The Experts Ensuring Every Anesthesia Experience is Safe

Every Patient, Every Procedure—CRNAs Are There on Instagram: Think back to the last time you or someone you love needed anesthesia. Whether it was for surgery, labor and delivery, pain management, or an emergency procedure, one highly trained expert was there to ensure every breath remained steady and every heartbeat stayed strong—your Certified Registered Nurse […]

March 11, 2025 2 min read

Learning

Debunking the Myth of a Photographic Memory

The Truth About Memory: You Don’t Need a Superpower to Learn Effectively Have you ever wished you could instantly recall everything you read, hear, or see? The idea of photographic memory is appealing, but here’s the truth: it’s a myth. Mastering information isn’t about having a perfect memory—it’s about using science-backed learning techniques that align […]

March 11, 2025 2 min read

Learning

How to Learn Smarter: Turning Mistakes Into Opportunities for Mastery

Why Every Mistake is a Step Toward Mastery We’ve all been there—staring at a question we thought we knew the answer to, only to realize we got it wrong. Frustrating? Yes. A failure? Absolutely not. Mistakes aren’t obstacles; they’re signals that your brain is actively learning. Instead of fearing them, use them as stepping stones […]

March 11, 2025 2 min read

Learning

The Teach-Back Method: The Science of Learning By Teaching

Struggling to Remember Everything? Try Teaching It! Let’s be real—cramming doesn’t work. You highlight, reread, and review endlessly, but when it’s time to recall that one critical fact… your mind goes blank. So, what’s the solution? Teach it. One of the most powerful, evidence-based learning techniques is the **Teach-Back Method**, where you explain a topic […]

March 11, 2025 2 min read

Learning

The Anesthesia Lawsuit: How CRNAs Fought for Their Place in Healthcare

Did You Know? Nurses Were the First to Administer Anesthesia! Picture an operating room in the early 1900s—no modern anesthesia machines, no advanced monitors, just a dedicated nurse ensuring a patient remained safe and pain-free. Long before anesthesia became a medical specialty, nurses pioneered anesthesia care, developing techniques and protocols that shaped the field as […]

March 11, 2025 2 min read

Learning

Sexism in Anesthesia: The Women Who Shaped the Field

Anesthesia Wasn’t Always Considered “Real Medicine” Imagine stepping into an operating room in the early 1900s. Surgery was advancing, but anesthesia? It was seen as an afterthought—a simple task rather than a specialized skill. While physicians focused on surgical procedures, it was nurses—primarily women—who took charge of anesthesia care. For nearly 70 years, women dominated […]

March 11, 2025 2 min read

Learning

Spaced Repetition: The Proven Study Hack to Retain More & Cram Less

See Spaced Repetition in Action! Want to know why reviewing information at just the right time makes all the difference? Watch how Ollivate helps you retain critical concepts without cramming! Why Do We Forget So Quickly? Ever spent hours cramming for an exam only to forget everything a week later? It’s frustrating—but totally normal. Our […]

March 11, 2025 2 min read

Gamification

Gamification: How to Turn Studying into an Addictive Challenge (That Works!)

See How Studying Becomes a Game! Studying doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Imagine turning exam prep into daily quests, challenges, and rewards that keep you engaged and motivated all the way to test day. Why Does Studying Feel Like a Chore? We’ve all been there—staring at textbooks, struggling to focus, and wondering if […]

March 11, 2025 2 min read

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