Turn your nursing notes into AI flashcards you can study anywhere
Common card sizes are listed below. If you want cards built from your own lecture material, upload it and DeckOwl generates the flashcards for you, with spaced repetition built in.
Choosing a size for nursing flashcards
Most nursing students searching for card dimensions want a physical set they can carry between clinicals and lectures. Common choices are nursing flashcards on standard index cards, measuring 7.6 x 12.7 cm (3 x 5 inches), or larger 10.2 x 15.2 cm (4 x 6 inches) cards if you need room for drug tables or procedure steps.
- Standard index cards are 7.6 x 12.7 cm (3 x 5 inches) and 10.2 x 15.2 cm (4 x 6 inches).
- Choose the larger size if each card needs a drug name, dose range and nursing considerations.
- Generate cards from your own notes so the content matches your instructor's focus.
- Check printed PDF page setup so the card size is not scaled down when you print.
Built from your material
Upload PDFs, PowerPoint slides, DOCX files, plain notes or photos of pages, and get flashcards that match your course.
Spaced repetition
Cards resurface at the intervals your recall needs, so you spend time on the facts you are still missing.
Study in the browser
The free plan lets you study on any device with a browser. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of Plus.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text file or a photo of your textbook page.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards against your lecture and textbook, and edit any that need correcting.
Study on a schedule
Use spaced repetition to review daily, or export to Anki or PDF on Plus if you prefer to print.
If you would rather not write every card by hand, DeckOwl can create a set from your own course material. Upload the chapter, lecture slides or notes, then review the cards before you study. The free plan covers three generations a month, and Plus removes the limit and adds PDF export so you can print at whatever size your printer and card stock support.
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Frequently asked questions
What size are standard nursing flashcards in cm?
The most common index cards are 7.6 x 12.7 cm (3 x 5 inches). Larger 10.2 x 15.2 cm (4 x 6 inches) cards give more room for drug tables or multi-step procedures.
How many flashcards should I make for a nursing exam?
Make one card per distinct fact, such as a normal range, a drug action or a procedure step. Start with the topics your instructor emphasizes most.
Can I print DeckOwl flashcards at a set size?
PDF export is part of the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month, so you can print from it. Check your printer's scaling settings so the cards come out at the size you need.
Do students get a discount?
Yes, students get 40% off with a school email. You can start without a credit card.
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