The ATI’s that we did throughout the semester proved to be very beneficial to my nursing knowledge. I have learned a lot of things through this vigorous process such as relating to my test taking strategies and content areas. My test taking strategies have improved the most by doing these exams. Looking back at my performance reports, I was taking little time on questions. I used to brush through and not take my time when it was required. This did not help my scores as I did not fully understand what the question was asking before I answered. Looking at it now, My times have improved to the point where I feel confident in my answer when deciding. I would also change my answers a lot would negatively affect my score. I have worked through these strategies and feel I am a much better test taker from this. I still feel like there is more to do before the NCLEX, but my strategies have most definitely improved through this course.
The remediation process was also very important in understanding concepts that I may have forgotten about. It allowed me to go through topics that I have missed and understand key parts. This was beneficial as I look back at previous exams. I noticed that I would be getting less wrong as I remembered from previous exams. I noticed that when doing my remediations, I would usually not get the same topic areas incorrect. This means that I have gained more knowledge through this process. The remediation template helped me outline the most important things to know about certain topics. It also laid it out in a very friendly way. Looking back, I have also improved my remediations. I am more precise and thorough when remediating to help better understand.
Self-care strategies played a major role in preparing me for these exams. I knew that a good amount of time will have to be taken to complete and remediate these exams. I had to improve my time management skills to be able to successfully take my time on these exams. Improving this skill will not only help me when taking the NCLEX, but it can help me with managing my time as a nurse. This skill is not easily acquired and takes time to develop. This also plays a role in balancing my life. I had school, athletics, and work to balance and time management helped me get things done.
I have learned a lot of new skills that can used to help me with my nursing practice. With time management being a big part, I have also gained the knowledge on topics that are seen regularly within the nursing practice. I will use this knowledge to better care for my patients. I will use the test taking strategies to help me pass my NCLEX. This course has given me the tools to be successful as a nurse. I am a more critical thinker who can apply knowledge to the real world.
