Concept Map and Self-Reflection
What is your plan to continue to prepare for NCLEX? How will you maintain the momentum to ensure that your knowledge and test-taking strategies remain “second nature”?
I will learn how to cope with the stress that comes with exam preparation. I will also balance my practices with my social life, ensuring that neither overshadows the other. In addition, I will master all the concepts related to NCLEX exams, such as diagrams and visuals. My study plan will be about 25 hours a week. I will also take practice exams, which will further help me understand nursing concepts. I will also watch YouTube tutorials and videos. I will also read on pediatric, psychiatry, and obstetric topics to ensure I pass my examinations on the first attempt. If I master these topics, I am confident I will pass my exams.
I will block any of my previous working experiences, which may influence my judgment when answering questions. In addition to this, I practice and sharpen my test-taking skills to avoid answering wrong questions. I will apply deductive reasoning before arriving at a final answer. I will also note areas of weakness and focus on them to ensure my test-taking strategies are my “second nature.”
What is your plan to maintain competency and become a lifelong learner? Where will you find resources to assist in this process? What does certification mean to you?
I will take short nursing courses related to leadership, policy formulation, and research to enhance my nursing skills. I will also participate in the study in my organization involving patient safety and nursing practice, which will always keep my nursing skills current. By furthering my education and attending workshops in my area of specialization, I will enhance lifelong learning.
I will also become a leader in my field to maintain my competency. I will collaborate with my colleagues and other healthcare professionals during patient care. I will advocate for teamwork to ensure effective patient care. I will implement quality improvement programs to enhance service delivery in my department and the entire organization. I will be an advocate of evidence-based practice, which will equip me with technical knowledge.
I can access many resources from many online sources. Databases such as PubMed have scholarly and peer-reviewed articles. These resources will help me advance my nursing skills and implement quality improvement practices in my healthcare organization. In addition to this, I will retrieve quality-related data from the hospital health records. These records have patient statistics that can be used in implementing quality improvement strategies.
Certification in nursing means that nurses provide documentation that proves that they have the skills and knowledge in a particular nursing specialty to improve patient healthcare outcomes (Registered Nursing.org, 2019).
What is your plan to assist in the role transition from expert student to novice graduate nurse? How will you gain your new professional identity?
I will retrieve current practice guidelines related to nursing practice in hospitals. In addition, I will constantly evaluate my learning process and improve in the areas in which I have noted weaknesses. I will also gain a new professional identity by revising for my examinations and perfecting my test-taking strategies.
I will also be mentally prepared for this transition. I will make a timetable, set learning objectives, and find a mentor who will guide me in the profession. I plan to work hard to become an On/GYN nurse.
References
Registered Nursing.org. (2019, July 29). Nursing certifications. RN Programs – Registered Nurse || RegisteredNursing.org. https://www.registerednursing.org/certifications/
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Question 
Complete the Self-Reflection template above.
Each block must have at least one clearly stated and measurable personal and professional goal that is achievable and realistic. Remember your SMART GOAL THOUGHT PROCESS. The timeline must be as directed in the given template.
Concept Map and Self-Reflection
As you complete this activity, reflect on the following questions:
What strengths do you have as you enter the profession of nursing?
What weaknesses do you have, and how will you overcome or minimize them?
Where will you be, and what will you be doing five years after graduation from this nursing program?
Once the template has been completed, answer these questions in the same document.
What is your plan to continue to prepare for NCLEX-RN®?
How will you maintain the momentum to ensure that your knowledge and test-taking strategies remain “second nature”?
What is your plan to maintain competency and become a lifelong learner?
Where will you find resources to assist in this process?
What does certification mean to you?
What is your plan to assist in the role transition from expert student to novice graduate nurse?
How will you gain your new professional identity?