Using mnemonics to increase knowledge of an organizing curriculum framework

Teaching nursing students the organizing curriculum framework and nursing theory lends itself to the incorporation of innovative techniques to enliven the classroom. A mnemonic organizing framework that utilized acronyms and visualizations was designed and implemented for an associate degree nursing program to help students learn and understand the curriculum. The results of a survey describing the student's attitudes regarding the framework are discussed. Suggestions for design and implementation of mnemonics are offered for future recommendation.