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Preparation for Licensure

Preparation for Licensure

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Throughout this semester it was filled with high expectations to complete numerous ATI assignments. Each ATI exam showed a detailed individual performance which I continued to look at to assess my areas which I should focus on for improvement. Often time pharmacology was a deficit area which I have been independently trying to improve on through flashcards, and teaching outloud to the people around me. However, I still find myself struggling a little as once I find a good mastery level with a medication I am never asked for it again and there are a whole list of new ones on each of our exams which I then struggle with. 

As for working on utilizing ATI assessment profiles and test questions, I often find myself missing little pieces of the questions that are key compliments so I have worked on slowing down and taking my time to read the question at least two times. I have also worked on answering the question in my head prior to seeing the answers and then when looking for the correct answer I often try to ask myself why for each possible answer. 

Self care has 100 percent been lacking for the last month which is the amount of work we have had to do. I have been trying to stay on top of all the work we have and to get assignments done with plenty of time since every day it feels like there is a new assignment being added to our load. It definitely has felt overwhelming with exams, class work, projects and papers not even beginning to talk about jobs ( which I can’t seem to even get an interview for Ha :,) ), licensures, ghana, graduating, and ATI exams (+ remediations). It has all been a lot but with the warmer weather and finally being over the busiest week things seem more manageable. 

As for things I’ve learned and skill I’ve gained I will definitely be giving myself some grace as I have done the best I could. I will also be using what we have learned about interviewing for my first interview on Tuesday. I have been telling myself things will all work out for a reason. 

Prepare for Transition

Prepare for Transition

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As my student nursing career comes to an end and I begin the transition to my professional practice there are a lot of different aspects to consider. I look forward to being able to have more time on my hands to regain interest in my hobbies as nursing school doesn’t stop outside of the classroom or clinical but continues at home with studying, and completing assignments and paperwork. I look forward to having work and home separation with being able to go into work without having to complete hours worth of clinical paperwork and a care plan for a patient I won’t see again. However I am excited about how this time has only set me up for success and to consider all aspects of patient care. I am not what celebratory measures are to come but that is in the works. This transition leads me to have some anxieties on what state I want to practice in, on what unit, in an unknown hospital. Which means I feel anxious about the next 6 months due to all the unknowns I still have to figure out. 

As for creating a smart goal to manage my weekly course work I plan to utilize my monthly calendar to map out each month ahead of time and keep my agenda up to date at the beginning of each week on assignments and dates to be aware of. I will touch base at the end of each week with myself and do a self check in and reassess this goal as needed. I will also take self care measures such as seeing friends, doing a hobby, etc.. at least once a week to help prevent burnout.

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