HOW TO TAKE NOTES IN NURSING AND NP SCHOOL
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- čas přidán 7. 05. 2018
- Taking notes is such a crucial part of both Nursing and Nurse Practitioner school! In this video I will share my tips for taking effective and efficient notes taken from your assigned nursing school/NP school readings as well as your in person lectures. I’ll share all that I have learned through 2 rounds of nursing school (crazy!). I have found that in Nurse Practitioner school especially, there was SO much reading, so finding a good strategy that works for you is key! I will also give you a few pointers on how to stay interested and engaged in your note taking, which will help you to return to your notes for reflection and studying later on down the line.
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What is your favorite way to take notes??
Nurse Liz i just receive the ipad 12.9 yesterday.. its really good for note taking with its big screen
Nat Sooben awesome! Thanks for the update!
Blank computer paper, handwritten
Osman Lake old school! Love it 👌🏻
Getting my IPAD next week. 1st semester is exactly a month away!
I love writing down notes helps me ,whatever i write i master it in my brains
I like to write. It helps me to learn the material better.
That's awesome that you've already narrowed down your strategy!
Me too!
2 years late, but i probably wouldn't split my notes with people because writing them down myself helps me remember it so much better
You could re write them
Color
Blue- main heading, lab value ranges
Pink-topics
Orange- sub headings
Yellow- key terms, vocab, need-to-know
In nursing school I was not able to split up my readings. I always felt like something important would be missed and then ultimately that was my responsibility. I ended up just using the objectives to read the important information throughout the chapters.
No way. I would never split my reading and note taking with someone else. Too neurotic and type A.
Me Me I totally get that! I took me awhile to get to the point where I was overwhelmed enough to split it up. And it’s definitely not for everybody!
I honest to god would not do this if it weren’t for the fact that there’s a good chance I probably won’t complete everything by myself due to multiple chapters on a learning guide
1. I'm a flashcard/notecard taker. I also have a long commute to school, so I make a notecard recording of my voice so I can study in the car. For example, I would record myself saying "list 3 antihypertensives" then pause (This is where I would answer myself in real time), and then answer the question on my recording. Such a time saver so I don't feel I'm wasting time on my commute. This is also an excellent way to learn those few concepts I've been struggling with on test day.
2. I am a type A, but after I get to know my classmates, I would consider splitting up the note taking. I would preface it by saying, "Let's try it once and see if it's something that will work." Yes, I would check their work. And, yes, if their work isn't helpful to me I would need to be assertive and tell them it's not working (which would be difficult for me to to).
Love that idea about studying in the car and recording yourself!
I am almost done with my first semester of nursing school and I still struggle with note taking and understand material. This really has helped me! Thank you for the tips
How is it going with nursing?
I remember things much easier by writing, but I write so slow so lectures kill me! I can type at the speed of light, but I tend to never look back at my typed notes and don't retain the information as well in comparison to writing my notes down...
ever thought about audio recording your classes? I think you have to get the professor's permission or it's illegal in some places, but others it doesn't matter
I’ve been binging your videos. They’ve been so helpful and I really enjoy your video content and how straightforward you are. Thank you 🙏
Thank you!!! Appreciate you following along!
You have such high quality videos and such good content. I hope you continue to make videos for a long time!
Haafiz Hemani so sweet! And just what I needed to hear. Thank you 🙂
I just found your channel and I'm absolutely LOVING it! I'm hopefully starting the Nursing Program in the Fall of this year. I already took my pre-requisite classes and for the classes I usually record my teacher on my phone, and then go home and re-listen to lecture while typing notes on the computer and adding my own diagrams from google to help me understand. It did take a longer time because i'd re-listen to the whole lecture and then study my own notes after, but it was a great method to learn by re-reading my own diagrams and notes and also listening to my teacher's voice
That sounds super effective!
Also, Liz, I'm an introverted auditory learner like you, and I love to record and replay lectures in order to reinforce lecture topics. Thank you so much for all you do with tips for studying in nursing school, because that's certainly where I'm hoping to go after I complete my pre-requisite courses.
That is such a good method! Then you can listen to them whenever. I've found I learn so much from passive listening. Thanks for following along :)
I just found your channel and I love it so much! I am a kinesthetic learner and slightly auditory. Before class I watch a CZcams video on the topic. So in class I have a notebook for my “crappy lecture notes” where I just scribble key words or things that jump out and I feel are important (note- I don’t write a ton of info... just a header or topic). Then later I use that to comb through my textbook and learn more/ review material. I use class time to listen and comprehend and try to understand the concept. Which in turn makes reading the text book MUCH easier. It works for me 😊
That sounds like such an awesome approach!! I wish I had implemented something like that
I would definitely do that, Liz. That's a great strategy. I would most rewrite their notes to help me understand it. I have, so far, taken classes solely online though so it is hard to meet anyone I would trust.
I'm just now finding you and I love you! I wish you were my professor... in every class! Lol! You comprehend how people learn differently and your advice and tips are wonderful!
Aww thank you!!
Hello Liz, God bless you. I started Nursing school yesterday and I was so overwhelmed cause I did not know where to start from. After seeing your videos and hearing you, i feel more confident. Thank you so much.
I type an outline as I read the textbook (definitely needed in my program!), then i print it out and highlight with a color coordinated system like you described. For concepts I have a hard time with I make a separate concept map by hand on computer paper!
I love taking notes! It would be hard for me to share notes. However, I’m all about dividing and conquering. I’m open minded to it, but I’d prefer notes on my own 👍and I’m somewhat of a control freak 😅😅
@braddocktoMax Same! During the orientation, we had to split up the handbook between a group to give a presentation over the information and it was stressing me out. I just wanted to do it myself 😅
Soooo I'm literally saving to watch this video video till the end of August before all the overwhelming feels starts! :)
RNByTheBay that sounds like an excellent plan. Your brain needs a mellow summer! Are you doing anything fun?
You are always so positive and so uplifting, I really appreciate your videos so much! Just started nursing school (back for a second degree at age 30), and let me tell you going back as an adult is a different ball game. Especially now with so much distance learning, I’m having to completely reconfigure and change the way I learn and take notes. It has been stressful to say the least.
This video was extremely helpful and your positive energy has me going to bed on a lighter note (no pun intended). So thank you!
I can imagine it would be a little crazy right now! I'm so sorry it's been stressful, but I'm glad you found this helpful!
Pun may not have been intended, but I love it anyway! 😁😂
I LOVE your channel! I’m so glad I stumbled upon your channel! Love your aesthetic by the way! I’m going into my senior year of nursing school right now in a BSN/RN program! Thank you for sharing your tips!❤️
aww thanks! I'm so glad you are here as well!! Senior year is the best! It will fly by. Best of luck and thanks for saying hi!
Could you do a what’s in my clinical bag or work bag (whether it’s for RN or NP school?!) I’m always so curious to what students ACTUALLY bring to clinical / work
Mikaela Kellogg for sure!! That’s a fun idea. Thanks!
Absolutely a writer.. I write all the things, all the time. I also record lectures and go back and add in stuff later as a rewrite my notes.
Such a good idea!
You are truly an inspiration thank you for your videos !! ❤️
I am a person that has to take my own notes. Why well while I write my note I will think of little things to help me remember and write that off to the side. Yes I am a person that uses paper and pen lol. But I really love these tips and will be applying them when I start my nursing classes in the Fall! 😊
Awesome tips, very helpful and will implement in the remainder of my studies. I like to write my notes and use color pens and markers. It really makes a difference in breaking up the material. Also I rather write my notes than to share in taking notes, as I write them in a format I can understand. Thank you Nurse Liz for all of your tips!
BossBabeInScrubs_Miss Kim yes to color! So helpful! And I totally get the needing to take your own notes, especially if you are going to get more out of them!
My favorite way to take notes in on the iPad with the pencil. Just got it and boy has it been life changing! I’m a visual learner and it’s nice to have my notes all in one place and not have to carried my colored pens everywhere lol
Isn’t it awesome?? I also used to carry around a small tote of highlighters and pens 😂
New subbie here!:) I’m starting the CNA program in spring and I really enjoy your videos! They’re so informative and you bring life to your videos. I have no prior medical experience coming from a Paralegal background. Wish me luck and you’re awesome!:)
Good luck! You're going to rock it!
Loved this video! Such good ideas, I can’t wait to try them! Thank you 😊
Glad it was helpful!
I love to rewrite my notes or when I listen to lectures. i also like to highlights when i write my notes. it really help me.
I like to take hand notes in class and then type them over into my good notes. This gives me my second review. Then I review my digital notes from there repeatedly.
Yay! Looking forward to next weeks video too!
Hopefully they’re helpful! I feel like I don’t have any crazy strategy with what I do lol 🤷🏻♀️
Thanks Liz, you have so much information thank God that I came across this site!!
so glad its helpful!
Hey Liz, just wanna say that watching ur videos has boost confidence for me as Im starting nursing school in singapore next week alr!! Super nervous and clueless but ur vids rly helped calmed my nerves down..
I’m so glad they’ve been helpful! You got this!
it's been over a year, how has the nursing been going?! :D
You are amazing and give me hope that I can do this! THanks!!
Thank you for this video and showing how to be organized. I also watched your videos on Lecturio as well.
I need to learn taking notes. Im slow reader and those readers are MASSIVE!
I would only split my note taking with one other person and that’s because she’s just as neurotic as I am 😂 loved this video Liz! You’re the best!
Gotta love those friends who can match your type A like a champ
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Just turned 50 and starting my BSN! The best CZcams channel. Thank you.
Thank YOU!
Congrats! 42 & starting my (direct entry) MSN in August. We’ve got this👍🏻👍🏻
I’m 10 and I actually want to become a nurse when I’m older
Awesome!
I do too, But I'm 14 instead!
1. I would share notes but not use other people's notes unless I wasn't present for that day.
2. Writing for now, but i'm transitioning to digital notes since online classes for nursing sch has a loooot of modules. Buying paper, ink for the printer and binders are just a hassle during this quarantine.
Thank you so much for this video ♡
My favorite way of taking notes is writing them. It seems to get stock more in my head.
Just now watching this. Yes! Splitting up reading and notes is the only way I got through this past semester. My friend and I would alternate units. That and printing powerpoints to take notes on while watching lecture. That way you can highlight what your instructor hints that you need to memorize. SAVE EVERYTHING! Then you have a study guide for finals :)
awesome tips! thank you!
@@NurseLiz thanks!
Do you have a video on what you recommend buying to study for nclex? If not I would love suggestions!
I don't because I feel like I took it so long ago its not applicable haha. I did a saunders book and just worked through it. If I were taking it today I'd probably use Uworld.
You are the mentor I need in my life- You are so through and well rounded! On my way thru all of your videos one day at time. I spend my entire undergrad without the ability of taking such great notes on my ipad, so I have to learn how to do all of this stuff all over again. So, what better than to learn from Nurse Liz, the first and correct way. However, I need an iPen, and the Notability app. I only have an Ipad 9.7, do you think an Ipad pro makes a difference in these applications? BTW love the videos and I can see you in the future growing even more and becoming a professor one day :) You have it in you.
I dont think you need an ipad pro! When i got mine the pro was the only one that had the apple pencil capability, but now I think they all do! Thank you for the encouragement!
Yes, I would split of my note taking. Great Video!
Glad it was helpful!
I wouldn’t split the reading with someone else because I’m the type of person who won’t gain anything from someone else’s notes. If I don’t go over the material myself, I don’t retain it and feel like I’m totally lost!
I love all your videos, I am getting so excited watching these. I start nursing school in October!!!!!
Aww thanks!! That is so exciting!
Sometimes you might get something that you missed from someone else, but I wouldn’t depend on it. And highlighting is great too.
True!!
These are pretty great advice. Thank you. 😊
So glad it was helpful!
I haven't been in school since bsn 7 years ago. I used to also print out PowerPoint and take notes on it. I'm thinking now I will give iPad a try. Trying to get prepared for midwifery school in January. Thanks for this. When Avery cried I had to check my monitor bc I was doing the dishes and while my youngest sleeps. I thought it was mine and then you said Avery didn't wanna nap 🤣
I do that all the time when watching other peoples videos! Best of luck in school! I LOVED my midwife ❤️
Excellent Tips. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for making this!
Jamie Kate Adoc of course! Hope it was helpful!
Despite technology I still prefer writing notes by hand-I simply learn the information better when I handwrite...however the school I am applying to is mostly online (well the lectures are anyway, everything else will be at the hospital and tests are taken in person) so I feel like that will be great because I will be able to rewatch lectures as often as I need. I am also thinking of getting an iPad because that will make everything easier :)
There is definitely such a neat aspect of handwriting notes, I totally feel you! I like both :)
I know this was made in 2018 but I'm so glad I came across this video. I never studied a day in my life and I start Nursing school in August. Your advice about the objectives made so much sense to me. I get so overwhelmed. Breaking it down that way seems so understandable. I'm taking a summer course and I'm going to try it. Thank you so much!
I'm glad you found it helpful! You got this!
Thank you! This will definitely help me :)
Amina Dada so glad!!
Currently In the first semester of my ABSN program, been struggling to study, haven't figured which way is best for me. Been reading the whole chapters, but as you said they're so long. I take quizzes at the end, but for some reason, I don't feel like I'm learning. I have an exam in 5 days covering 9 chapters, feeling overwhelmed on how to learn as much information as I can.
Thank you so much for this video! For the total note-taking process, are you saying to, before the lecture, skim the reading for the objectives and take notes on those objectives. Then go to the lecture and take notes directly onto the printed off powerpoint slides? So your notebook has two sets of notes, the objective notes from the textbook and the powerpoint slides with notes, on the same chapter? Am I getting this right?
And my fav way to take notes is writing them down :)
Excellent advice after failing my first test I was ready to quit with this video helped me
How’s it going?
Another great video. Thanks for sharing 😊
Of course! Glad it was helpful!
I would split up my readings, but I would certainly be resistant initially. I am not yet officially in a BSN-granting program, so not all of my fellow students are great students, but once I get into a BSN-granting program, I'll probably have much more confidence in my fellow students.
Oh i totally feel you on that! Don't want to just hand over your reading to just anybody. best of luck on your prereqs!
These were so helpful. I got my degree and planned on med school, but life got in the way for a few years. Now I'm planning to go back and get an accelerated BSN next year - just taking some time to collect some savings first and prepare in every way possible. Your videos have been so excellent!
The idea of relying on someone else's notes terrifies me, but I feel like I could accept it if I absolutely knew they were as focused and driven as I am. I'd definitely be tempted to at least skim the material myself, though. How would you go about finding people to take reliable notes? Good friends and good note takers are not necessarily the same ;)
So true about good note takers not necessarily being your friends! I actually went with my lab partners that seemed serious about school but also had crazy lives haha. That way I knew we all needed each other equally, and were serious about our education. I think ABSN programs are easier because most people are pretty serious about their education or they wouldnt be there, same with grad school. So glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching and best of luck with your program!
Thank you for the video
I don't have enough time to take a note and when I use highliter to mention points, I think it's not effective. So what is your opinion for me?
You should do a kit drop, like the tactical channels. What did you take every day to class and show us how it evolved from day 1 to now.
Thanks for the idea!
Hey, quick question on sharing your notes: would you advise trying to find someone with the same "learning style" as you or close to it to trade/share notes with, or do you not think it matters all that much? I've gone through paramedic school and plan to go to nursing school next fall so I can be as cool as my wife, but I've always had trouble taking notes and getting too caught up in the details. This is especially difficult when some learning objectives say things like "Describe cardiovascular A&P". Any additional tips would be helpful. Thanks!
Nurse Liz, I have worked in patient care for years but am new to nursing and just got accepted into an accelerated, non-nursing, direct entry APRN program to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Your videos serve as a helpful, realistic guide, calmed my nerves, and reconfirmed that I already have many of the tools I’ll need to excel! Thank you
I’m so glad they’ve been helpful! Congrats on your acceptance!
Good video on note taking I’m not good at it so these tips will help for grad school thanks
Thanks! Hope it helps you! Do you like to take notes on a tablet or paper?
Nurse Liz I like paper still
RN Scrub then you get to use pens and highlighters 😍
nope. I wouldn't. life experience has taught me not to trust others. and people will sabotage you in the process. I would rather take my own and know that I passed/failed on my own accords
Thank you for sharing.
Ilona 's world hope it helps!
I’ve learned that the only way I learn is by writing it out I tried typing it didn’t work out for me .
The power of personal penmanship. I believe you.
Yesss omg for me too. It is very tiring but --
Same with me! My first semester I wasted all my time typing. Now I know I learn better by writing it all out. Helps me memorize it
OOO I'd only split it w/ someone Id known for a while and was sure they were a good student...like someone's notes I admired from afar. BUT - definitely never a random new"friend" bc I'd be SOOO upset if it caused me to do poorly on an exam.
Thank you for this video. I start my accelerated nursing program in May so I want to prepare what app would you recommend if you want to record your lecture or what device would you recommend to buy to record your professor lecture?
I never recorded mine but I think notability lets you do it. Or just the voice memo app on your phone
Nurse Liz, you mentioned splitting up assigned reading and note taking. Is this something that should be pre-approved by faculty? I heard undergrad programs discourage grouping and cliques but idk why. Thanks!
Favorite way to take notes: Open PowerPoint for lecture, highlight/star important stuff that the teacher says, & write in the comment box on each slide. Afterwards create a word document and put all the main points and important stuff from that lecture
Btw, I wouldn’t split my reading/note taking with classmates lol
After I make the word document I print it out and HIGHLIGHT also!! Lol
That sounds so thorough! love it!
Yes I would split up notes!
It worked well for me!
Watching your videos has helped me feel better about not reading my chapters. I am a kinesthetic learner, and reading DOES NOTHING for me!! I do better when I write my own notes from the powerpoints or video lectures. I am too anxiety-ridden to allow someone else to make my notes! LOL
Your videos are helpful and relevant! I hope I can find a group toshare notes with.
dana castro I’m so glad they’re helpful! Scope out your lab groups if you have them! That’s where I usually found my people :) thanks for watching!
Hey Liz, thanks for the video it was super helpful. I also want to include the color GREEN in my note taking, so do you have any thoughts for using GREEN?
you can make it whatever you want!
Yes I would
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Hi Liz first of all I want you to know that I really appreciate your videos they are very helpful I am also wanting to go to nursing school and become a pediatric cardiac nurse. Right now I have CNA and my phlebotomy license. I was thinking about taking an EMT course do you think that would be helpful I'm getting me into nursing school? Also can you get into Pediatrics right after nursing school or do you need some experience first? That's why I was wondering if getting my EMT and working in the ER would be helpful for me in the long run?
I don't think you'd need to add EMT! Lots of options with what you have right now!
Hi! I just got accepted to Nursing school and now I have a few more months left before class starts. Do you have any tips that I may learn like for an advance study? Thank you and I also love the videos you posted :D
Thanks for this video. I tried to let other make notes, but I still do it to so I can compare😏
😂 I feel like this is something i would so
I would split it up but most of the time in online classes you don't get to know people well or even get a chance to speak to them outside of the weekly posting boards and responses. I could ask in the beginning but then does the teacher allow it and can you trust the people you don't know to do it well for you. I am right now really torn if I want to do the program at all I am 52 this year and will be 54 almost 55 when done then the boards again ugh this is a heavy choice.
All of the above... But, Lots of color!!! 🦋🐝🌻oh and doodles
hey @nurseliz , i’m a junior in HS and i really want to be a labor and delivery nurse or post partum nurse. do you have any advice for high schoolers on what we could do to prep for nursing school? like any classes that we should take etc.
take as many science classes as you can! And if you can take statistics that would also be helpful
I'm not sure I can understand what others write in their notes. And bc I'm a very private person I feel like I will be intruding if I ask others for their notes. I don't want to be judged by others. But it is a good item to get help. Thanks.
That totally makes sense!
Don’t feel pressured to write cute notes. It’s not for everyone, I used to do that a lot and find that I spend too much time on small details and 50% of the note taking time became arts and crafts.
thank you soo much
Hope it helps!!
I prefer to take my notes by hand!
Did you buy the books or used ebooks? Amazing video and study tips! I am applying them today! I was taking notes on paper but you are right I never went back to review. I am going to try the Evernote app. Thank You!
Argelia Archuletta I’m so glad it was helpful! I bought the books because I didn’t have a tablet until my last semester of grad school 🤦🏻♀️. But I think I probably would have done an ebook if I had one sooner. They are such huge books! Makes it hard to take them anywhere. One other thing I forgot to mention about Evernote that I liked was you can do the search function and find any topic you wrote notes on, in case you just want to do a quick search on one thing. What are you studying?
Oh, that's awesome! I started using tonight. I am on my 3rd class EBP & Research. It's my 1st week and yes there are like 8 chapters to read for this week plus articles. I've been a nurse for 20 yrs and I always procrastinated to start NP school because I am not the best at writing papers. My primary language is Spanish so I struggle to write "Scholarly" Papers. I am determined though! :) I think i am going to buy ebooks until I get to my 2nd year and buy those books because I plan to keep those. I want to thank you for taking the time to do your videos you are a great inspiration! BTW your baby is adorable! Thank you!
Aww thanks! And oh gosh, EBP and research nearly killed me. Not the most interesting months of my life haha.I HATE writing papers. I am so seriously impressed though with your skills! I am not great with papers and English IS my first language. So to have the ability to write a paper in your second language astounds me! Go you!! You are doing amazing things!
And that’s a great idea with the ebooks. Or even rent them digitally when you can. I don’t know about you but I’m never going back to read statistics 😆. But I love having my other core subject matter books available
I’m starting nursing school January 2023 - I would fear that the other person wouldn’t be happy with my notes!
Great video! Currently, I am taking a Pediatric FNP course. Any advice on which book will be helpful for reviewing Peds practice questions. I am struggling with my test taking skills in this course.
If you have access to the FNP review book by "Leik" you could review the peds chapter there. I found peds to be really challenging in school because they were trying to cram an entire HUGE specialty into once course. Which is so unrealistic. I found that really focusing just on what the syllabus objectives were was helpful. You can do it!
Nurse Liz Thank you!
I absolutely will split my notes. Having a baby and so much to do is so hard. I need to study smart.
I like to take notes on one note or notability and then handwrite on my ipad after typing them and annotate my notes.
Love that!
I use to do that but when I counted on the other person portion it didn’t work out. I ended up working on my own study guide.
bummer that it didnt work out! I'm sure you are learning a TON doing it all on your own, even if it takes forever.
Liz happy Mother's day. I start FNP school in May 2022 the program is online 100 %.. Advise please since I won't know anyone In the program
Hi Liz,
I was watching your videos and you really recommended using the iPad and taking notes there. I was wondering when you would studied or took notes did you print them to study or were you just going through your the app and looking over your notes? I'm doing the LVN program but I'm worried what's they best method. We have so much to read and we have to take notes and turn it in. I really want some guidance as I see that you and I are similar in type of studier.
Just used the app to go over the notes! The ipad is for sure not necessary though. Just a helpful tool if its available :)
It's an expense I think i could have waited on lol but most definitely one I do not regret. I do intended to bridge over to the RN program and keep climbing up so I thought it would make sense to make use of what funds I had lol and give myself no excuse why I didnt do my best. Thank you for the tips it makes me feel like I can totally do this lol
Hi Liz
I wish I could allow someone to assist with note taking but that haven’t been the case thus far because I don’t like to work on someone else’s time.
Thanks for another helpful video.
Alberta (RN, Future FNP)
That is for sure a challenge with that system
Alberta Update!!!
@@unapologeticallyme8941
Hi what type of update would you like.
I’ve been an FNP now sine June 2020.
@@alberta6662 meaning how's the program going for you.. have you taken patho yet?
@@unapologeticallyme8941 Yes, I completed the program May 2020. Currently practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Started using an iPad Pro this semester and it’s the best!
It really is!