In the next few months my life will inevitably change as I make my way into the professional world. While I have many feelings about my transition from student nurse to registered nurse, I look forward to graduation with cautious excitement. I am very excited to begin my journey as a new nurse and learn as much as possible so I may provide care to the best of my ability. I know my parents are already planning a graduation party for me so that I may celebrate with my friends and family. Personally, I will not be able to celebrate until I pass the NCLEX and have a job secured. Once those aspects are sorted out, I will feel more apt to celebrate. Although a new chapter in my nursing career is beginning, I do harbor some apprehension. I am anxious about starting a new job and not being prepared enough, or competent enough to do well. I’m nervous that other more experienced nurses may look down on me and tear me down more than they would build me up. The saying “nurses eat their young” is a poignant statement that lingers in my mind.

However, before I can look too forward into my future, I do need to focus on my present studies. To plan and prepare my studies to stay on track with my work I will sit down daily and evaluate what subjects need my attention. I will look at my calendar and plan my days accordingly to allocate enough time to read, compete quizzes, study, etc. Some specific goals I have for myself include developing a well rounded understanding of maternal and pediatric care that is reflected in my academic record by the end of the year. Other goals include completing ATI assignments a few days in advance of the due date so that I may avoid my habit of procrastination.

Timeliness and prioritization are concepts that I will apply to all my goals in the future. These concepts are just a few of the lessons that I had refreshed during my time completing the ATI nurse logic modules. The modules helped me to better understand concepts such as prioritization not only in a study/testing framework, but in a clinical setting as well. In addition, the module titled “Testing and Remediation” shared helpful study tips that I will take with me as I move forward in this academic semester. I was reminded of tips on how to read and synthesize material, how to plan my time wisely, and how to take notes effectively. I can confidently say that the lessons I was taught through the completion of the modules will help me in future ATI assessments.