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This pediatrics ATI adaptive quiz went really well for me. I felt really confident when going into this exam. For pediatrics class, we had to do two practice quizzes which were both 60 questions and we had to remediate on both exams. With this, I was very confident in my knowledge that I would be successful. I knew a lot of the content and felt like I was breezing through the exam. I did loose a little concentration towards the end of the exam. I should work on trying to make sure that I am locked in and focused for the whole entire exam. I also did make a couple silly mistakes such as reading the question wrong or accidently picking the wrong option. These things are easily fixed with practice. I feel more and more confident after each adaptive quiz I take and know this will be beneficial when I take the NCLEX.

During the pharmacology ATI, I felt like I was not doing well at all. I thought a lot of the question were challenging and required a lot of thinking and knowledge to get right. When I got my results, I was shocked to see that I got so many correct. I did not expect this while taking the exam. Bringing the options down to two was one thing I did good during the exam. I also did a good job critically thinking while answering the questions. I can take this with for the next exam. I have a strong knowledge base and just need to let it show when I take these exams. I feel like taking these exams at home and allowing myself to pause when I need it is important. I feel like I may need to take these exams at school so I am not as comfortable which can simulate an NCLEX exam when I do take it. For now, I will use the skills gained through this exam and build off of it.

The medical surgical adaptive exam that was done was pretty successful. I feel like I knew a good amount of the information that was presented. Even with this, I have gain insight into topics that I need to remediate more on and go over again. This is always beneficial as it can make me a more well-rounded student. I learned more about my test taking abilities such as average time spent on each question. I was a little quick when answering the questions and this was learned through this assessment. Next time, I will focus on taking more time to really understand the question and think about the options presented. I also need to work on staying focused for the whole exam. I got lost a little before the middle of the exam which resulted in getting a span of questions wrong in a row. Taking this exam has opened up new ways on how to improve myself for the next exam.

There are a wide variety of skills that nurses need to be successful in providing care. Providing empathy and compassion when helping others is a necessity. Nurses have to put themselves in the shoes of the patient to better understand what they are going through. Nurses can also relate their own lives with patients so that the best care possible is given. Another skill required is having the ability to adapt and be flexible as many things can go a different way than expected. Having this skill will allow the nurse to be able to think on their toes and be able to do something a different way. Problem solving is another key part of being a nurse. This means that the nurse is able to think outside the box when presented with a challenge. These skills have been used within my clinical experiences. I have showed empathy by actively listening to the patient and responding with care. Problem solving and adapting to situations is a key element that can constantly be worked on. In future practices, I will use these skills to provide the best care that I can.

When watching the video, there were cases when a diverse population was presented that I have not served yet. In specific, there was mention of the Native American population that requires different needs than other patient populations. The video mentioned different prayers and religions that they have and how a nurse should tend to that. There possibly could be a language barrio when caring for this patient populations. Other barriers could include the Native American religion they believe in and how that affects medical decisions and procedures. Cultural humility is important when taking care of patients because it requires the nurse to think about their own beliefs while taking into consideration the beliefs of others. Nurses should be active in learning about the culture and beliefs of different patient populations. Currently, there is a lot of knowledge that I can gain about various patient populations. I would want to learn a little bit about every single cultural view so I can better the care of the various patients that I have. In doing so, can provide more equity in the care that I provide. Doing research on the diversity of the community and learning about their culture will end up being very beneficial.

When preparing for an interview there is a lot of things that can improve your odds of being successful. Success can start out with knowing the company that is interviewing you. I should have a good understanding of the mission and objectives of the hospital. I should also know exactly what the job is asking for and how I will be a good fit. Practice does go a long way when preparing for interviews. This can help build confidence and allow for a smoother and cleaner interview. During the interview, I will be asked about my strengths and weaknesses. Addressing such can be challenging and hard for some to do. When addressing strengths, it is important to have evidence to back up how you hold that quality. Characteristics such as hardworking and being a leader need to be backed by evidence such a being a captain of a sports team or keeping up with the workload of school and a job. When addressing weaknesses, there should also be follow up information. Here I can provide rational how I am working towards this quality by giving an example. Not everyone is perfect, and it is alright to hold weaknesses.

My first nursing job is right around the corner and I have a lot of mixed feelings. There is this feeling that I may not be successful, that I could possibly not know enough information or on the complete opposite side, I could be an amazing nurse. It is hard to gauge what the correct outcome will be until I actually work my first job. With these mixed emotions, I am excited to be a part of a strong working force whose target goal is to help people. I am most excited that I will get to select where I would like to work. This allows me to give even better care as the area of specialty is something, I am interested in.

A lot of factors will come into play when determining if I will have success on the NCLEX. The ATI nurse modules that I did will help contribute to my success. These modules talked a lot about important things such as math, procedures, and knowledge. This information is key and is a part of virtually every question on the NCLEX.

With this excitement comes a part of me that is a little anxious. I am concerned that I may not have all the right answers. I know no one does but, my personality strives on being the best that I can be. With this, I know to ask numerous questions and take a careful listen to what everyone is trying to tell me. I am also concerned that the area of specialty that I chose to work in may not be what I am most happy doing. Resolving this will only come when I have my first day on the job.

Preparing for my weekly study will be very important. This will require a proper amount of time management and dedication to a constructed schedule. A proper schedule that allows enough time for each activity is very helpful when it comes to making sure everything is done. I will set small goals that will be my building blocks to achieving the main objective. These goals will be manageable, revolve around the simple task, and be done in a timely fashion to optimize my ability.