This final ATI went pretty well for me. I was honestly super nervous going into it due to the significant amount of questions and that it was predicting my chances in passing the NCLEX. I really wanted to do well on it so that I could build my confidence in passing the NCLEX. I am not super happy with my score but the lessons that I learned from all of the ATIs this semester is something that will stick with me. I got an 89% passing rate for the NCLEX and that is without any studying! So I would say that that part of this predictor went really well. I look forward to looking back at these remediation as I study for the NCLEX. I think that this ATI predictor showed me that all of my hard work has paid off when it comes to learning test taking strategies. I look forward to perfecting these even more while I am studying for the NCLEX this summer.
Category: Reflection (Page 1 of 2)
Comprehensive practice B ATI went pretty well for me!! I treated it just as I did with comprehensive practice A. I took time with each question to rule out each answer and choose the best one. I feel that the comprehensive assessments have helped to see what I actually know. It is not focused on one specific topic like pharmacology or maternity, but it encompasses everything. This is a good exam to have at the end because it allows me to see what I will know for NCLEX. These practice tests help me to identify which testing strategies work best for me.
The Comprehensive Practice A eportfolio went well for me! I utilized all of the test taking strategies that I have adapted throughout the semester. I made sure to be in a quiet environment where I could focus and take my time on each question. I did not second guess my answers which was something that I struggled with at the beginning of the semester. The extended practice of the test taking strategies that I have utilized helped me to do a lot better on this practice assessment than I thought I would. I hope take Comprehensive Practice B the same way that I took practice A. I plan to use my remediation from practice A to help me not make the same mistake in Comprehensive Practice B, and then the same for the Comprehensive Proctored Predictor. One thing that I could do better next time is my concentration. These assessments are a lot more questions than I am used to, so I struggled a bit begin able to thoroughly read each question. I just need to take deep breaths in between each question and read the question and answers thoroughly, knowing that it will be over soon. I am eager to see how I will do on practice B after addressing my flaws and enhancing my strengths.
The main aspect of the Individual Performance Profiles for each ATI Assessment that helped me to improve my test taking strategy was the amount of time that I am spending on each question. I feel that in some ways it allowed me to take my time more to read each question and each answer thoroughly. This helped me to really utilize the test taking strategies that we have learned throughout nursing school. A lot of the content that appeared on ATIs was content that we did not dive deep into during classes, so using the process of elimination strategy was a big help for me when taking the ATI assessments. Although the Performance Profiles showed me to take more time on each question, it also helped me to realize that I should not second guess myself and always go with my first answer. Additionally, I began the semester taking these ATI assessments wherever it was convenient. I realized that when I went to an environment that was quiet and there were not a lot of distractions, that I did better on the ATI assessments and was really able to take the Assessments to the best of my ability.
Through taking the various ATI assessments, I became more appreciative what the ATI program has to offer. We are literally given the exact information to show us where we went wrong for each question. The remediation helped me take advantage of these resources and assess where my mode of thinking went wrong in answering the question. It also just simply helped me to learn new things that we had not learned in class. As the semester progressed, I switched my mindset behind the remediations to a learning opportunity, rather than just another assignment that I had to do. The aspect of the remediation where we have to write a reflection on how the information learned will help us be a better nurse allowed me to see the importance behind each individual remediation.
Throughout this tedious semester, I adapted better self-care strategies that I will definitely carry with me once I enter clinical practice. Exercise is a major outlet for me to work off any anger, stress, or simply just to reset. To make it even better, I enjoy exercising! Depending on how I am feeling, the exercise that I do each day can range from running on the treadmill, lifting weights, yoga, going for a walk, or teaching barre classes on campus. As long as I get in some type of exercise, I will not be as stress throughout the day. Work/life balance is something that I struggled with last semester, so I wanted to be sure that was something that I worked on this semester. I decided to make a schedule of certain times of the day that I would strictly focus on doing work and then other times where I could do what I want, whether that is exercising, watching TV, or hanging out with friends. I look forward to adapting even more self-care strategies to focus on my mental health as I enter clinical practice.
This semester has been a great help and eye opener in the fact that I am graduating and will soon obtain a registered nursing license. For one, I will use all of the study guides and strategies that I have practiced this semester when I begin to study for my NCLEX. Additionally, I have adapted a new way of test taking during ATI Assessments that has been very beneficial to me. I will be sure to practice and utilize this before and during the NCLEX exam. Finally, my main take away from this semester is my self- care strategies. In previous years, I would focus too much on school and stress myself out too much, losing site of what is most important. Using the self-care strategies that I have learned throughout this semester, I hope to be able to manage my mental help in both studying for the NCLEX and when I enter clinical practice.
The adaptive ATI pediatric quiz was a good indicator for what I knew when it comes to pediatrics. When I took this quiz, we had not learned all of our pediatric information yet so those questions were a bit difficult. But I feel that I was able to utilize my critical thinking skills and process of elimination to answer these questions. I felt comfortable in the ones that contained content that we have already gone over. I felt that I was spending enough time on each question, but when I looked at the amount of time spent on each question, it was a shorter amount of time than some of my other adaptive quizzes. Next time, I would plan to spend even more time on each question. With this being one of the last adaptive ATI quizzes, I feel that my confidence has grown when answering multiple choice questions and that I am more prepared for the NCLEX after taking them.
I was very anxious going in the proctored pharmacology ATI exam. I really wanted to do well, especially since I was happy with my work that I did on both practice A & B pharmacology ATIs. Something that I did differently compared to previous proctored ATIs was actually study. I retook the pharmacology practice A and B ATIs to help prepare. After doing that, I reviewed the concepts that I go wrong and looked through the ATI book resources to see what I was not familiar with and needed to review. I would not do anything different if I were to redo this exam. I am proud of how this went because I put in a lot of work to do well on it. I plan to do similar preparation for the next proctored ATI.
The pharmacology practice B went well for me. I took my time to evaluate each answer and eliminate answers that I knew were incorrect. I took my time throughout this exam and did it in a place where distractions were minimized. I feel that the remediation definitely helped me prepare for the proctored pharmacology ATI. I plan to reassess the topics that I missed prior to the proctored pharmacology exam.
I was reintroduced to medications that I have not talked about or seen during clinical and class. The answers that I got incorrect were medications that I need to brush up on or learn. I would not change the way that I performed this assessment. I am confident that if I continue to do the remaining assessments the way that I did this one, then I will feel I will get the most out of them.
The ATI pharmacology practice A went pretty well for me! I really tried to make educated guesses on the questions that I did not know. Those educated guess came from eliminating answers that did not make sense and then choose the one that seemed to be the most logical. This strategy went well for me and I plan to use it in practice B also. I feel that after remediating the questions for this practice test, I will be more prepared for the pharmacology practice B test. I do feel that I need to work on studying my pharmacology over all. Although I will well on this exam, I got lucky in some of the guesses of what the medication in the question does. Once I take the proctored ATI, I want to be sure that I feel prepared with the medications that we have already learned so that I am able to choose the best answers.
Following nursing school, I plan on moving back home for a few years to pay off student loans and save some money. Home is in Massachusetts, and I plan on hopefully working in Boston. I will be taking the Massachusetts NCLEX examination. Massachusetts does not issue temporary licenses and does not take part in the Nurse Licensure Compact. To practice in Massachusetts, you must be licensed by Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. An application for the Massachusetts RN by first time exam can be done either web-based or manual/paper-based. The application requires a certificate of graduation and official final transcript. This must be sent directly from the education program or school to the Profession Credential Services. Applicants for initial nurse licensure by Massachusetts Board of Nursing must comply with the “good moral character” requirement. This requires applicants to answer “yes” or “no” to questions related to criminal or disciplinary history to provide specific documentation for this evaluation directly to the Board.
An impaired nurse is defined as the inability to practice nursing with reasonable judgement, skill, and safety by reason of alcohol, or drug abuse, use of other substances, a physical or mental illness or condition, or any combination of the foregoing. Any nurse who holds a valid license and who directly observes another nurse engaged in abuse of a patient, substance abuse impairment, or diversion of controlled substances must report it to the Board. When evidence is shown of violation of conducts or law that could pose a risk to patients, the board may sanction a nurse’s licenses. Disciplinary measures depend on what the Board believes in necessary to ensure that this situation does not happen again. External resources that are available for impaired nurses in Massachusetts include Massachusetts Nurses Association Peer Assistance Program, weekly nursing support groups for substance abuse, Massachusetts Board of Nursing Substance Abuse Rehabilitative Program, self-help groups, SMART Recovery, faith based recovery programs, and detoxification and rehabilitation facilities. Practicing as an impaired nurse or observing someone practicing as an impaired nurse is a serious issue and must be reported.
With this in mind, I will always be sure to go by the book during clinical practice. Even though it may take more time, I must protect my license at all costs so that I can continue doing what I love. I do not intend on putting myself in any position that would impair my nursing practice or put it at risk. If I have any questions during clinical practice where I am unsure about something, I will be sure to check with a supervisor or charge nurse prior to making any action. When it comes to mandated reporting, I will live by the motto, “expect the unexpected.” When hearing from the individual who shared his story about diverting medication, he expressed that he was well known throughout his unit and even won awards for his exceptional practice. Nobody suspected that he was diverting narcotics. With that being said, it was not for a while until he was caught. Even the best nurses can suffer from substance abuse. As a nurse, it is my job to keep the patients safe as possible. If I suspect there is a colleague is jeopardizing the safety of any patients, it is my responsibility to report this issue and I will stick by that.
This ATI adaptive quiz went well for me! I really enjoy the maternity information that we learn in class so doing this ATI helped me to learn more. This content is all new to me so taking this quiz allowed me to test my knowledge that I am retaining. Because I am currently in maternity class and have not learned all the information yet, it was difficult to get all of the answers correct. Taking this quiz helped with applying the information that I am learning and using my critical thinking skills. In contrast with the other ATI adaptive quizzes that I have taken, I feel that I did not rush through the maternity one. I was invested in really taking the time on each question to get the most information I can out of this quiz. Treating each quiz just as this one would help these ATI adaptive quizzes be more beneficial to me. Overall, I am proud of my performance on this adaptive quiz because I feel that I got the most out it in comparison to the previous quizzes where I tended to rush through questions and miss key words.
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