Each nursing student will develop his or her own style of taking notes; an important part of note taking is to
1. write the instructors lecture word for word.
2. use your own words and review regularly.
3. write the notes and study them before a test.
4. tape the lectures to listen to them later.
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Rationale 1: Using your own words and reviewing your notes regularly will assist the student in remembering the information.
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a. October 3 b. October 8 c. October 21 d. November 1