Date of Completion

2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

memory retention, note-taking mediums

Abstract

This study explored the perceived effectiveness of note-taking mediums on memory retention among Nursing students in De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, with the goal of determining which note taking medium is most effective for the Nursing students' memory retention. A quantitative design was employed to analyze the perceptions of Nursing students regarding the effectiveness of the three note-taking mediums. Quantitative data was collected through survey forms with stratified sampling of Nursing students who have used the three note-taking mediums. Ethical principles were strictly adhered to throughout all stages of the study. The majority of participants were female (76%), while males accounted for 24%. Most participants (61.2%) were between the ages of 18 and 20, followed by 37.5% aged 21 to 23, and 1.3% aged 24 or older. First-year students made up the largest group (31.6%), followed by second-year (25.3%), fourth-year (23.4%), and third-year (19.7%) students. Stylus note-taking was the most used method (42.1%), followed by pen-and-paper (29.9%) and typing (28.0%). The most effective method for the respondents was stylus note-taking (M = 3.25, SD = 0.685), followed by pen-and-paper (M = 3.19, SD = 0.651) and typing was the least effective (M = 2.88, SD = 0.780). However, perceived effectiveness did not significantly differ based on sex (p = 0.869), age (p = 0.421), year level (p = 0.385), or preferred note-taking medium (p = 0.324). The College of Nursing at DLSMHSI (S.Y 2024-2025) consists mainly of females, with students aged 18-20, mostly in Level I, preferring stylus note taking. The most perceived effective method was stylus note-taking, followed by pen-and-paper, since handwriting improves memory retention. The preference for stylus note-taking could be attributed to its convenience and digital features. Moreover, the perceived effectiveness is measured by cognitive engagement rather than demographics, with typing proving to be the least effective method. While typing allows for quick transcription, handwriting—whether with a pen or stylus—improves retention and comprehension.

First Advisor

Karl M. Roble, RN, MAN, CINP

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