Problem-based learning and mind mapping methods contribute positively to the learning of nursing students and also improve their critical thinking skills.

This study focuses on determining nursing interventions, which is an important stage of the nursing process. It is aimed to evaluate the effect of problem-based learning and mind mapping method on determining nursing interventions in nursing students. The research is original in its field in terms of using problem-based learning and mind mapping method simultaneously and focusing on nursing interventions. Therefore, the study is expected to be guiding for teaching staff as well as measuring the effect of nursing students on planning knowledge and nursing interventions.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Not having received training on determining the nursing process and nursing interventions before
• Attending classes, attending post-test and follow-up tests

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having previously received training to determine the nursing process and nursing interventions
• Being absent from class, not attending the post-test and follow-up test

Nursing students