Cross-sectional analysis shows that effective notetaking enhances student learning in nursing programs, highlighting its importance for faculty strategies.
Objectives To analyze nurse faculty perceptions of student notetaking and generate insight for future practice and research. Methods As part of larger cross-sectional study, nurse faculty completed an online survey from November 2024 to January 2025. Results Among 120 responses to the prompt “Students take notes to…,” thematic analysis identified five key themes: A way to manage important course information, Helps students with studying, Reinforces student learning, Prepares students for class and exams, and Guides students to faculty expectations. Conclusions These findings emphasize the importance of fostering effective notetaking skills in nursing students and have broad implications for nursing education practices globally. Implications for International Audience The findings highlight the importance of effective notetaking in various contexts which is applicable for national and global educators.
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