Color coded studying

[mjo07]

Hi I'm just wondering if anyone color coded their notes while studying in Nursing school. If so, what color scheme did you use? Why? Do you have any organizational tips, in terms of organizing information in the most efficient way? Thanks! (this does not include pre-req courses)

[pmabraham, BSN, RN]

Good day:

For my retyped (from my handwritten) notes, I use red on white for vocabulary; and a highlight for key concepts. I try to avoid over coloring as that takes away from the entire purpose.

For using highlighters in the books itself, I use yellow for vocabulary, and then other highlight colors for key points.

Thank you.

[DisneyNurseGal, BSN, RN]

I am the same, I have to color coordinate everything. Even my calendar is coordinated (one class is red, another green, stuff for my kids is yellow, etc)

Whatever system you start, you just need to stick with it and be consistent. Even if you have to put a "key" at your desk so you can keep your system straight until you get it memorized.

I have written many posts on here about the advantages of using Microsoft OneNote. If you type your notes (either in class or retype after class) then I would HIGHLY recommend checking into. It is the best way to stay organized and keeps everythings in one neat place. You can put check boxes next to things you need to come back to, highlight in multiple colors, add links. everything!

[sealford]

I am glad that someone else posted this because I have been thinking about the same thing. One of my instructors already uploaded some work onto our online Blackboard platform, and one of the assignments just had a list of medical terminology. Even though I already knew most of it, I wrote them down on note cards anyway (never know when you'll have a brain fart). I have never EVER highlighted anything in any of my textbooks, but that may change. I like the idea of making summaries for my chapters, but I'm wondering about how that will fit in with my time management. I look forward to reading everyone's ideas!