Taking the SEE or NCE in 2027? Start Winning Now [Free Webinar]
If you’re taking the SEE or NCE in 2027, here’s the best news you’ll hear all week: the smartest time to start is right now.
Not next semester. Not once clinicals calm down. Not six weeks before the exam. Now.
We know that sounds intense, so we’re going to show you exactly why, and it has nothing to do with grinding harder. On July 12, 2026, we’re hosting a free webinar built specifically for SRNAs and RRNAs preparing for these exams, and we’d love for you to be there.
The Forgetting Curve Doesn’t Care How Hard You Cram
Here’s the uncomfortable truth about cramming: it doesn’t stick.
More than a century of memory research, going back to Hermann Ebbinghaus and confirmed by modern replications, shows that most of what you memorize in a short sprint fades within days. Study hard for a weekend, and a large chunk of it is simply gone by the time it matters.
For an exam as broad as the SEE or NCE, that’s a losing strategy. The volume is too big and the timeline too long to brute-force at the end. The forgetting curve doesn’t care how many hours you pull the week before.
The Fix Isn’t More Hours. It’s Earlier Hours.
This is the shift that changes everything.
The answer to the forgetting curve isn’t cramming more. It’s starting earlier and reviewing in a smarter pattern. Two techniques stand out in the research as the most effective ways to move information into long-term memory:
• Spaced repetition: revisiting material at increasing intervals, right before you’d naturally forget it.
• Active recall: retrieving information from memory by testing yourself, instead of passively rereading it.
When a landmark review evaluated dozens of common study techniques, these two, distributed practice and practice testing, came out on top for real, durable learning. They are the two most validated study methods in the research, and they work especially well for high-volume clinical content.
The Math That Takes the Pressure Off
Here’s the part that should make you breathe easier.
Ten minutes a day for 18 months beats a six-week cram, and it does it with a fraction of the stress. Small, consistent daily reps, spaced out over time, outperform marathon sessions every single time. You’re not adding hours to your life. You’re spending a few focused minutes a day, starting early, and letting the science do the heavy lifting.
That’s the whole idea behind Ollivate, and it’s exactly what we’ll walk through in the webinar.
What We’ll Cover in the Free Webinar
This isn’t a vague pep talk. You’ll leave with a concrete plan. We’ll cover:
1. The SEE vs. NCE breakdown: what each exam actually tests, and how they differ.
2. A backward-planned timeline from your 2027 date: so you know exactly what to do, and when.
3. The 4 habits that separate passers: the daily behaviors that consistently show up in people who succeed.
One Attendee Wins a Free Year of Ollivate
As a thank-you for showing up, one lucky attendee will win a free year of Ollivate. You’ll need to be there to win, so add it to your calendar now.
Webinar Details
• Date: July 12, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM EDT
• Who it’s for: SRNAs and RRNAs taking the SEE or NCE in 2027
• Cost: Free
• Hosted by: Ollivate co-founders Dr. Joshua Olson (CRNA and program director) and April Olson
The Bottom Line
If your exam is in 2027, the single most powerful thing you can do today is start, just a little, and start smart. The students who win these exams aren’t the ones who study the hardest at the end. They’re the ones who started early and studied the right way.
Come find out how. We’ll see you on July 12.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is this webinar for?
SRNAs and RRNAs planning to take the SEE or NCE in 2027. Anyone preparing for these exams is welcome to join.
2. How much does it cost?
It’s completely free.
3. When is it?
July 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT.
4. What will I walk away with?
A clear SEE vs. NCE breakdown, a backward-planned study timeline from your 2027 exam date, and the four habits that consistently separate people who pass.
5. Is there really a giveaway?
Yes. One attendee will win a free year of Ollivate. Attendance is required to be eligible, so plan to join live.
References & Further Reading
1. Dunlosky J, Rawson KA, Marsh EJ, Nathan MJ, Willingham DT. Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques: Promising Directions From Cognitive and Educational Psychology. Psychological Science in the Public Interest. 2013;14(1):4–58.
2. Roediger HL, Karpicke JD. Test-Enhanced Learning: Taking Memory Tests Improves Long-Term Retention. Psychological Science. 2006;17(3):249–255.
3. Cepeda NJ, Pashler H, Vul E, Wixted JT, Rohrer D. Distributed practice in verbal recall tasks: A review and quantitative synthesis. Psychological Bulletin. 2006;132(3):354–380.
4. Murre JMJ, Dros J. Replication and Analysis of Ebbinghaus’ Forgetting Curve. PLOS ONE. 2015;10(7):e0120644.
