Module 1
Something I struggle with a lot is figuring out a non-stressful way to study. Every time I begin to study I never know where to start, which ends up causing me to begin with anxiety. This module helped me a lot with creating a better study plan, which in the long run will help me retain more information for my career and for the NCLEX. Looking at the section “Take Good Notes,” made me really think about how studying begins in class with your notes. Like the module says, don’t write everything down because that will end up distracting you from what is being taught. I also focused on the section called “Test Anxiety” because that is something I need to learn how to work on and control. I already used these methods in the exams we just recently had. I feel as though working on my test anxiety will help me be able to regulate my nerves when I take the NCLEX and start my nursing career, especially the first time doing different types of care to patients.
Module 2
This module talked a lot about knowledge and clinical judgement, where it was compared to a double helix. The two backbones of the double helix are knowledge and clinical judgement with the horizontal bars in the middle being 10 concepts that will help you sustain those bigger topics. It was really interesting being able to put a bunch of different concepts or “goals” into one object. The module helped me bring back my focus to what is really important and who I am working for; the patient. Having client-centered care is crucial in the nursing world, so it is important to figure out the nurse’s role in their time at the facility. Therapeutic communication with your patient is key in building a trusting comfortable relationship. Another important concept that helps create a strong relationship with your patient is safety. They need to feel safe under your care, so learning about the nursing role in safety is also very important. Understanding these concepts will help a new nurse enter into the world of nursing prepared.
Alyssa, what a pretty site! I am glad the Testing module was helpful in helping you to organize your studying. As I have previously mentioned, the previous class asked specifically to have that module assigned first as they found it so useful. Glad that worked for you. Developing a trusting relationship with your patient is vital to patient healing and safety. Strong work!