November 6, 2023

Effective, Efficient Learning Tool Drives NP Education Outcomes and Exam Success

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The advanced practice curriculum that nurse practitioner (NP) students must master along with juggling responsibilities at work and home is demanding on their time and bandwidth. Stress, burnout, and even dropout are thus not uncommon so it is critical that NP educators find proven ways to help students manage their course load and study most effectively and efficiently.

Picmonic is the ideal solution—by breaking down complex concepts into memorable audio-visual mnemonics and drawing on learning science and the principles of cognitive load theory, students can learn, remember, and recall information faster, better, and longer.

Research has shown that Picmonic helps enhance knowledge retention by up to 331% and improves exam scores by 55%!

Watch this video to learn how Picmonic can help your NP program optimize learning, exam performance, and end-of-program outcomes.

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The Science of Memory: A Three-Part Process

Encoding

The brain processes electrical signals converted from external stimuli. Audio-visual cues, images, oddities, or humor make the encoding easier.

Storage

The brain finds ways to keep the information using acronyms, phonetic and visual cues, or by association with another visual.

Retrieval

The brain leverages techniques such as using flashcards or quizzes or having someone ask questions out loud to recall information.

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