Foundations of Nursing
Guide for Foundations and Fundamentals of Nursing, including study habits, notetaking, and flashcards
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Difference Between Reading and College and Reading for Fun
What's the difference between reading in college and reading for fun? They're all books, aren't they?
Well yes...and no. College requires a higher reading load in terms of page count, but also in terms of comprehension. Although textbooks has the word "book" in it, it serves a different purpose versus a fiction or even non-fiction book. Look at the table below to see some of the differences between textbooks and fiction and non-fiction books:
| Textbooks | Fiction/Non-Fiction |
| Meant to explain a topic to you, in detail. | For entertainment or to broadly explain a topic to you. |
| Prepares you for a career or field. | Enough information for the general public, maybe a little more. |
| Must read to pass exams and/or complete assignments. | Driven by interest; chosen. |
| Has deadlines you have to read certain chapters by. | Allowed to read when chosen. |
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