Notetaking among nursing students.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Educational Psychology
• Health Sciences

Background:

• Notetaking is a widely adopted learning strategy among college students.
• Limited research exists on notetaking specifically within the nursing student population compared to other disciplines.
• This review addresses the current state of literature on notetaking for nursing students.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the existing literature on notetaking practices among nursing students.
• To identify implications for future nursing education and research.
• To synthesize current findings on notetaking strategies and their impact on learning.

Main Methods:

• A narrative review methodology was employed.
• Literature search conducted across seven electronic databases from 2018 to 2023.
• Keywords included 'notetaking,' 'students,' and 'nursing.'

Main Results:

• Seven articles were included from an initial pool of 65.
• Identified three primary research categories: learning style, notetaking skill, and notetaking technology.
• Findings highlight the multifaceted nature of notetaking in nursing education.

Conclusions:

• Nursing faculty should consider student learning styles and notetaking skills when developing curriculum.
• The integration of technology in notetaking warrants further investigation.
• Future research is recommended to strengthen the evidence base for notetaking strategies in nursing education.