Approaching my last semester of college, I am having a lot of mixed feelings. I am most excited about learning how to not be a student anymore. Going to school is all I have ever known, and it will be quite the transition when it will finally be over. I am looking forward to more free time and being able to be around my family and friends more often. Once I graduate, I will hopefully have a big graduation party and possibly go traveling overseas. I have been struggling with my health over the past year, and I am happy that graduating will give me some more free time to focus on my own needs. Although I am excited about the future, I have many reservations. I am still uncertain of what type of nurse I want to be. Even though I have been able to narrow it down, it is still hard for me to decide. I am anxious about the hiring process and passing the NCLEX most of all, which I am sure many new graduates feel the same way.
It is nice to think about the future, but I like to stay focused on the present. School is my main priority right now and planning thoroughly will help me succeed. I have a calendar and planner with all of my due dates written in. On Sundays, I go through the past week to make sure I did all my assignments and then look ahead to plan my week. One thing that I am going to start incorporating into my weekly routine is preparation for the NCLEX. Through the ATI modules, I have learned how to analyze questions and figure out how to answer them even if I am not confident with the content.
Bianca, I hope all the resources you will gain during Transition to Practice will help relieve your anxiety – trust the process and believe it will all become clearer for you as the semester progresses. You’ve got this!