Reflection, self- care and Goal setting

As the end of the school year creeps closer, I’m getting more and more excited about graduating and starting my first job as a licensed nurse. As soon as I graduate, I plan to celebrate with my friends and family, as this was also a long and hard process for them as well, especially during the pandemic. 

This process has been long, but it is worth it. I’m most excited about being able to take all the skills that I have learned over the past four years and apply them every day during my job. I have learned so many amazing skills that will allow me to provide my patients the best care possible and I’m so happy that I will be able to make a difference in people’s lives. Even though I’m extremely excited to graduate and start my career I’m also anxious about finding the right job for me. I feel like a lot of my classmates know what area of nursing they would like to go into, but I on the other hand am unsure. 

To successfully get through this semester, I have set up a plan that helps me stay on track and focused. I have written out in my daily planner what time I need to spend on homework and what time I need to spend on studying. This method has worked well for me in the past, as I never feel like I don’t have enough time to get these things done. 

The ATI nurse logic 2.0 modules were very helpful for me. They provided a variety of questions, which allowed me to see which sections I need to spend more time on and study more. It also showed me which sections I had strong knowledge in, and I will use this information when I’m studying for the NCLEX. That way I will be able to spend my time on topics that I am weaker on.