Background: Most of the recent studies in nursing education have been focused on
outcomes of learning. Using traditional method in studying nursing materials, which emphasizes
on cognitive acquisitions, may encourage students to adopt root (memorized) learning rather than
meaningful or deep learning approaches. This study was aiming to assess the effect of using of
concept map on the nursing students' achievement. It was conducted on 259 students studying
obstetrics & gynecology nursing course in the 2014-2015 academic year were recruited in the
study. There were divided into two group 122 students attended 1st semester were control group
who follow traditional method in their studying while 137 students attended 2nd semester were
study group who used the concept map as a study tool. Data were collected through questionnaire
sheet, midterm & final written exam and students' opinionnaire sheet. The result of this study
revealed that there is statistically significant difference was found between both groups regarding
students' achievement in the midterm & final exam. There is highly statistically significant
difference was found between total knowledge regarding concept map & achievement of the
students of control group & study group. There is highly statistically significant difference was
found between source of knowledge regarding concept map & achievement of students of the
students of both control group & study group. Results provided empirical support for the use of
concept mapping as a meta cognitive intervention to increase students' meaningful learning and
academic achievement The results of concept mapping as a study tool significantly improves third
year nursing students' achievement in antenatal units than traditional method. Based on the
finding the following is recommended: Organize workshops and seminars for nursing students to
update their knowledge on the use of the concept mapping strategy as a study tool and to save
more time for practice. Include concept maps and concept mapping activities in the textbooks.