Map your nursing notes into a concept map you can edit
Upload your PDFs, slides, or notes and get an editable, explorable nursing concept map in minutes, with branches you can reshape as your course changes.
Why a nursing concept map works better from your own notes
Nursing students often redraw lecture slides into a nursing concept map the night before an exam, and the map only helps if it reflects the reading your instructor assigned.
- Map the pathophysiology behind a diagnosis
- Connect assessment findings to nursing interventions
- Edit branches before an exam review
- Trace cause and effect across a whole unit
Editable branches
Rename, move, or add nodes so the map matches how your instructor frames the unit.
Explorable links
Click into any branch to see its sub-points and how they connect to the rest of the map.
Built from your material
Upload PDF, DOCX, or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages read with text recognition.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of a handout.
Review the map
Edit branches and check that each nursing intervention links back to its cause.
Explore and study
Work through the branches in your browser, then create flashcards or a quiz from the same material.
A concept map links a disease process, its assessment findings, and nursing interventions into one picture, so you can trace why a patient's symptoms lead to a specific action. Building that from scratch takes time better spent thinking through those connections.
DeckOwl reads your own PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or notes and builds an editable mind map you can reshape as your course changes. Start on the free plan with no credit card, then move to Plus for unlimited generations.
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Frequently asked questions
How many branches should a nursing concept map have?
Most nursing concept maps work well with one central problem and four to six main branches, such as assessment, pathophysiology, interventions, and expected outcomes. Keep each sub-point short enough to recall during a clinical question.
How do I study a nursing concept map for NCLEX-style questions?
Explain each link out loud from memory, starting with the cause and ending with the nursing action. Then redraw the map from a blank page and compare it to your original.
Can I export my concept map?
Exporting files is a paid feature, and Plus includes PDF and DOCX export. The free plan lets you study and explore maps in the browser.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
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