Almost three months ago, I found myself 31 years old, with four kids, failing as a student, and battling with life priorities. After failing out of the nursing program for the second time, I ask myself every morning, “How am I going to be successful?”. Well, the answer to this question pushes me to do what it takes, no matter what, why, and how many times I stumble and fail. I raise my head and push forward. With all intention, in this essay, I present my remediation plan. Developed to help me reach my goals in nursing school and be successful. After analyzing test scores and study skills, I finally concluded that I MUST change my strategy. Now, I have a better understanding of how I can successfully address my situation and make the best of it.
One of the main targets for me is organization. This is my starting point. I plan to start using a daily planner where I can put in everything I have to complete for lectures and clinical work. As I get so stressed and overwhelmed by the number of assignments and material to be covered, I expect that by planning what to study and when to study, I’ll make sure I have covered what’s required, which will enable me to relax and focus. I created a draft to see what it would look like. I divided the day into three parts. Set aside 2-3 hours a day to read and review with breaks of 10-15 minutes in between. It’s all about time management. This will allow me to plan when and what I will specifically study to not only get through reading but also to digest the material. My goal here is to focus on understanding the different concepts one at a time. Thus, preventing me from drowning with the amount of reading to be completed. I’ll carry this planner with me wherever I go to help me stay focused on the priorities for the week. This way I can keep track of due dates, exam dates, and any school plans ahead. My objective here is to be proactive and help myself keep a busy schedule organized, and not be all over the place trying to figure out if I missed something.
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Secondly, I have to take control of the testing anxiety I have been experiencing. The fear of performing poorly has, certainly, affected me in many ways. I get anxious just thinking that after the test I’ll be judged by teachers, fellow students, family members, you name it. The level of anxiety surpasses me and I blank out on the material I know. Consequently, this has contributed immensely to my second failure in nursing school. With that being said, I’m working to find the right way to block out 'performance anxiety' up to a certain point so that I can concentrate and demonstrate that I do know the material. Undoubtedly, I have to allow myself to truly believe I can accomplish it. I also read some helpful handouts about testing anxiety. Moreover, I consulted with the Director of Personal Counseling Services. His advice was beyond beneficial to me. We spoke about strategies I can use to decrease my testing anxiety, such as how to do some serious 'thought stopping' and how to calm myself down. He also helped me understand how powerful my thoughts are and how I am the only one who can take control by using positive affirmation.
As far as social support, the plan here is to make it stronger. I had a formal conversation with my mother and close family members on how they could help out with my kids and endless household chores. I have always had a sense of guilt when I have to put my kids aside or when I have to ask someone for help so that I can get things done around the house, moreover, to do what I have to do for school. My mom is willing to pick up the kids after school and my aunts will take turns coming over to my house to help with chores and the kids. This will allow me to step out of the house, and go to a quiet place to study over the weekend at least for a few hours. I also plan to stay at school after classes to take care of school assignments, readings, etc. instead of heading straight home where I can’t concentrate a hundred percent.
Finally, yet importantly, I have researched nursing test-taking strategies I can put into practice. I found helpful resources. One of them is Kaplan. I signed up for one of their multiple free online NCLEX Success Seminars and for their Prescription for Success event to be held in Charlotte. This is a wonderful opportunity for me to acquire critical thinking skills.
Believe it or not, I am thankful to be where I am now. Situations, circumstances, and life experiences made me who I am today. I am open to any suggestions and willing to go the extra mile when needed. My purpose is to serve and nurture those around me, my community. I truly believe that this time I will complete my nursing program and finally be able to fulfill my dreams.
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