Overall, I thought this specific quiz was extremely difficult. I became frustrated with the amount of questions it took for me to complete the quiz. My frustration definitely made me not put in as much effort as I should have on some questions because I just wanted to get it over with. However, it made me realize that it is not a guarantee that I will finish the NCLEX in just 75 questions, it may take more. It is good for me to experience taking a quiz that is 200 questions so I am able to get the feel for a long exam. I have definitely learned that I need to slow down while taking these types of exams because taking time to focus on each question will help me to make better answer choices.
Category: Reflection (Page 2 of 2)
Going into this exam I know it was going to be challenging because I am not good at memorizing information about various medications. I knew I was going to have to slow down and really think about each question. For the most part, I believe I did that. I definitely had some small distractions and rushed through some questions and got them wrong related to that however the majority of the questions that I got incorrect can easily be corrected if I review common NCLEX drugs. I am definitely going to continue going at a slower pace during these assignments to ensure I have a full understanding and am able to choose the best answer. I do believe this exam helped me to realize I need to review pharmacology before taking the NCLEX.
After watching the movie I felt so inspired to become a nurse in the near future. It really helped to solidify that all the work I am putting in during school and in clinical will all be so worth it once I start treating my own patients. I learned that the job of the nurse is so essential to the outcome in patient care, not only because of the medical attention but the emotional and spiritual connections we make with out patients. The movie helped me to recognize that I will need to ensure that I am able to form connections with my patients that are deeper than then relying that I will give them their medications at the correct time. They need to trust that I will be assisting them in very aspect during their time at the hospital.
Preparing for an interview is very important and I learned that it is going to take a lot more preparation than I had originally thought. In order to prepare for future job interviews I want to make sure I have my resume easy to understand and to be mentally prepared to answer whatever questions they may ask me with a thoughtful response. I am aware that most interviews may be online, however it is still important to make a great first impression by being polite, dressing in a nice outfit rather than a sweatshirt, and showing the interviewer I have skills that go deeper than the knowledge I have gained in school. It is also important to look up details about the organization you are interviewing for. It is essential for you to be compatible with their mission and incorporate that into the interview process. I have not had prior experience being a CNA like other students have, however, I believe the volunteer programs I am a part of, my history of nannying, and my managerial status in my high school job have offered me many learning experiences and skills that I will take with me as a nurse. I was able to develop needed communication skills, become a leader, and develop a trusting relationship with the parents and children I nannied for. Being able to describe my different success stories during using communication and leadership skills will help to show the organization that I will be a great addition to the team. I believe it is necessary to be honest about the challenges you face. Expressing that you are not perfect and do make mistakes sometimes shows that you have room to grow and are willing to ask for assistance if needed. Asking questions and collaborating with more experienced nurses when you are facing a challenge will only make you a better nurse. I am open to the idea that as a new graduate nurse I am going to make slight mistakes, but it is my responsibility to own those mistakes and work hard to ensure I learned and won’t make them again.
As my last semester is coming to an end, I am both anxious and excited. College has been an amazing experience, and all the friends I have made in the Nursing program have been with me every step of the way so leaving them to start my career is going to be challenging. However, I know my friends and I will all be very successful! Most of my anxiety is related to taking the NCLEX because it determines so much! I do believe UNE has prepared me so far, and I know I will continue to become more prepared as the semesters continues. Once I begin my first job, I am sure I will be anxious but I know that I will be able to reach out to a more experienced nurse for help if necessary!
I am so excited to start my career! I am looking forward to moving back home where my family is and hopefully being able to work at a hospital close to home, since there are many around where I live! I will be the first grandchild to be graduating college so my whole family is excited for me to enter the world doing such an important job, especially with everything happening today. I plan to celebrate my graduation along with my sister and cousin who are also graduating high school at the same time as me. The three of us want to have out close family over for a nice dinner that my dad will make. We are very close and having a nice dinner is usually how my family celebrates, birthdays, holidays, or something special like a graduation…or three!
I believe the ATI Nurse Logic 2.0 Modules gave me an idea of what information I need to focus more of my time studying in order to pass the NCLEX. It highlighted specific categories the NCLEX focuses on and gave me a great idea on how to organize my time while studying. In order to prepare myself to stay on track with studying, I will make the effort to do one self-care activity a week such as doing a face mask or paint my nails. It is important for me to make time for myself this year because school work and studying is going to take up the majority of my time and I don’t want to be stressed out because then my mind will become clouded and I will not retain the information I am studying properly.
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