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UNE BSN May 2022

Month: May 2022

Preparation for Licensure (ATI Comp Predictor Proctored) 

May 11, 2022 /

For this ATI exam, I looked over my remediation and the questions asked in the practice Comp ATI A and B. I made sure that before taking the test I did not keep answering practice questions because I knew that would burn me out before even beginning the test. I am glad that I did that because although it was hard toward the end, I was able to focus on the exam that took me just under 2 hours. I am proud of how I stayed focused while taking the exam because that had been something I was working toward with all the ATI’s I have taken. While doing remediations for this exam, I did notice categories that I needed to remediate on that I have already done in practice exams or topics that I should know in general. I was disappointed to see some of the categories that I needed to remediate on, but I also do not recall the specific questions so content may have just slipped my mind.

            This was our last big ATI before taking the NCLEX, and I feel that throughout this semester and even with this one comp exam I gained more confidence that I will pass the NCLEX. Finishing the test after 2 hours and being able to see a 97% chance of passing on the first try was an amazing feeling because I was worried with that I was going to get during the whole exam. Those feelings will reflect on my goals for taking the NCLEX. I want to be able to remain confident for the duration of the exam, even if I am unsure of answers. Freaking out and over thinking will lead to getting answers wrong, and that has been something I have been working on and something I want to continue to work on. Overall, this class and all of the ATI’s this semester have taught me about my test taking abilities and has allowed me to figure out what works and what does not work when preparing to take tests.

Gerontology ePortfolio Assignment

May 3, 2022 /

Throughout the semester we have examined the complex challenges and adaptations that aging adults face through a holistic and caring perspective. The past two summers I have had the opportunity to be a CNA at two different nursing homes, where I have experienced a lot. I feel as though this class really brought my understanding to the next level and I constantly found myself thinking back to personal experiences I have had. An insight that I will keep in mind when caring for this population is that although their body is aging, they may not feel they are that age mentally. Another insight I will keep in mind is how medication can affect the older population and is at times mistaken for the “normal” aging process.

            I feel as though it is very important to keep in mind that some older people may be in their 90’s but will not mentally feel that way. I think back to a resident at the nursing home I work at who is 102, still walking around and tells me every day that she does not feel 102 and that she still feels younger. This is important because it may have an impact on their mental health, they may feel trapped at times. Having empathy for this population and listening to their concerns and how they are feeling is very important. I do not feel that conversations regarding mental health are had enough with the older populations especially in nursing homes and it may improve health outcomes if those topics are discussed.

            Until this class, I did not realize the effects that medication could have on an older adult. This could be common since they are on so many medications. The polypharmacy presentation really opened my eyes and made me realize that medications should be looked into with all older adults and their health care providers should be more aware of everything they are taking, even over the counter meds. I will always keep that in mind when caring for the older population as well as developing rapport, so they feel comfortable having conversations regarding their mental health.

Preparation for Licensure and Transition to Professional Practice

May 3, 2022 /

Looking back on my individual performance profiles for each ATI I took and looking over the preparation for licensure eportfolio posts, I realize that I have improved in my test taking abilities. I have set goals throughout this experience to make sure I keep my focus, to read each question thoroughly, and to prepare for any proctored ATI exams by looking over practice questions the week before. I noticed that I did work to achieve those goals, however I started to burn out toward the end because when we have a lot of ATIs at once, my mind has trouble staying focused throughout. I know that I will take all the goals I have set throughout the semester and apply them to our final ATI exams of the semester.

When it comes to remediation and looking over content gaps that I missed, I feel as though I improved on this. I improved by being able to know what information to look up when I am remediating. I figured out what key points I should be including to help me on my next ATI exams. It also made me realize if there were any content gaps that were consistent throughout multiple ATI exams, and I found that there were at times. That made me realize that I need to focus more when remediating on those topics or look at different information when writing my three points.

With self-care during the ATI exams, I would sit down and complete the whole exam and then feel burnt out by the end. I figured that taking breaks during the exam would help keep my focus, but I have learned that it takes my focus away. When I take breaks, I get pulled out of the groove and I will end up taking too many breaks. I am glad that I learned that through taking practice ATIs. When I am about to take an exam, I will sit in a quiet area and put all my focus into the test for as long as I can. I also would plan ahead and pick a day and time that I would take the ATI in order to mentally prepare for that. For example, the ATI comp practices are very long, so I made sure to plan ahead and pick a time where I would have focus throughout all 150 questions.

As tedious as the ATI remediations and eportfolios can be, I learned a lot from completing them and really being able to reflect back on my performance when taking exams. The NCLEX is a big exam that we have to take to get our license, so being able to better understand yourself as a test taker prior to taking that exam is very helpful. I will use what I learn when I am practicing for taking the NCLEX to make sure I get all of the information I need to succeed.

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