Strategies for Success in Accelerated Nursing Programs

e: Heather Young

Course: NUR208 – Introduction to Professional Nursing

Semester: 1 Assignment: Strategies for Success

Due Date: 9/10/17 Success can be measured in multiple ways, depending on the person and on the circumstances. I entered into the accelerated nursing program with the goal of successfully completing the required courses and ultimately becoming a successful nurse. This program is very fast-paced and requires a lot of time and effort in order to be successful, so it is important to create a plan in order to successfully complete the program with the appropriate knowledge and skills. Included in my plan for success are multiple strategies that I will apply every day for the duration of this program. My plan is to make my nursing

In the video, “Test-Taking Strategies for Student Success”, there were many tactics that I found helpful in creating my plan. One of the first strategies mentioned was critically thinking about the information, rather than just memorizing. Memorizing information will not help me learn, especially in this field. I must understand the material and know how to apply it to different situations. The video also mentioned not reading into exam questions and instead taking them at face value. I have a tendency to think too much into questions, out of fear that it is a trick and that I might get the answer wrong. By reading through the question word for word, I will understand what exactly the question is asking of me and choose the appropriate answer. Also mentioned were questions regarding priority. Safety and the ABC’s (airway, breathing, circulation) are always very important. Questions regarding the nursing process can be tricky, because although it may be a question about the assessment, an answer choice may describe evaluation (Lynn). These tips come in handy when answering practice questions and will be beneficial during my exams. Most importantly, I must think like a nurse to answer these questions. I will eventually be practicing these skills in the field, and in order to make the right decisions, I need to use critical thinking and apply the knowledge that I’ve