While I was more comfortable with the content of this exam, I did not do as well as I had hoped. Also, I did not implement any previous testing lessons I learned from the earlier assessments. Again, I answered questions way too fast. I realize that I have a really hard time pacing myself with answering questions. I have always been a fast reader/test taker but the amount of time I spend on most questions is not conducive to answering…
For this adaptive quiz, I felt at ease while taking the assessment. I felt more comfortable with the material and logistics of the exam. However, I know I tested way too fast. I did not spend enough time on each question, which resulted in some misread questions and incorrect answers. Next time, I will try to pace myself and take breaks when needed. In addition to my timing of answers working against me, I was taking the assessment with too…
After completing the ATI Pharmacology Adaptive quiz, I can now look back and say for certain what strategies worked and which did not. I think taking a break after answering some questions was beneficial as it prevented me from becoming fatigued. I know that if I had let myself try to answer all the questions in one sitting, I would have lost focus and less effort would have been put into my answers. I also think I would have benefited…
The subject of my interview is a UNE graduate now working in a professional hospital setting. This individual has acted as a mentor for me since our first meeting. She has always been extremely supportive of my nursing journey and has been a steadfast resource to answer all of my questions and concerns about nursing. On occasion she has even helped me to study when I was struggling. When I first read the details of this assignment, I immediately thought…
The movie Nurses: If Florence Could See Us Now, exudes real life examples of nursing which have only increased my desire and excitement to enter into the field. I found my inspiration to be a nurse renewed, especially during the scenes with pediatrics nurses. My dream is to work with pediatric patients and I loved having the opportunity to see and hear from some professionals working in that area. I also think the film helped me to realize the different…
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…
Our group printed out our pamphlet and dropped it off at Maine Medical Center on R7. We have not received any feedback regarding our project. We had hoped to learn from the unit whether or not our project had any sort of impact on interventions, however this was not the case. Our team worked well together throughout the process of this project. Communication was key to our success. Our meeting with Professor Bullock was also helpful as she offered guidance…
Upon reflection of our proposal, the team was successful because we worked as a cohesive unit through active communication and making efficient use of our time. Our clinical group has been rotating on R7 at Maine Medical Center, where we have had great experience working with patients primarily in heart failure exacerbations. With this disease process as the admitting diagnosis for many of our patients we found the nursing intervention of calculating intake and outputs to be of utmost importance….
Wellness Goals At the beginning of the semester I envisioned a set of goals for myself in hopes of improving my health and wellness. My first goal involved working on my life balance and satisfaction. Specifically, I aimed to improve how I coped with stress, anxiety, and negative thoughts. My second goal centered around processing and expressing my emotions in a healthier way. When I made these goals, I sought to fix problems that would impede my happiness and well-being….
This piece of art reminds me of what it truly means to be a nurse. In this print, the nurse is holding the patient’s hand, demonstrating an element of therapeutic communication: touch. A supportive, empathetic touch can show a patient how much you care and can begin to build a strong healing relationship. Caring for a patient and supporting their needs in times of crisis is part of the nursing profession. A caring relationship between nurse and patient must be…
