UNIT 2

OBJECTIVES

• Utilize the results of various assessment tools to enhance academic success

• Identify the process for setting a achieving goals

• State the relationship between personal goals and values

• Identify time management strategies

Why pre-requisites matter

• Math• how is it used• Science how is it used

Nursing is the application of knowledge learned in school. You must know why (ex. Why do we give a specific dose of medication)

Self Assessment

• Knowing how you learn will help you set specific goals

• Maximize your strengths

• ***take assessment tests

Goals

• Values• Definition• Role in goal setting

-rules for life

-reflected in meaningful goals

- socialize with likeminded

Identifying your values

• Once identified, life experience and education will give you new perspectives that may alter what you feel is important

Impact on education

• Perseverance and commitment• Peer influence• Impacts success (ethics - how hard u

work- academic integrity)

GOALS

• Short term vs long term• Different kinds of goals (personal vs

career• Prioritize

Goals are dreams with deadlines

Time Management

• TIPS• Use a planner• Build a schedule (daily and monthly)• Stick to it!

• Prioritize activities• -Priority 1 – most crucial (attend

class, working, homework, bills)• -Priority 2 – important but flexible• ( study time, exercise)• -Priority 3 least important “It would be

nice if I could get to that”

TIPS - CONT

• Use a to do list• Delegate• Post your schedule several places• Schedule down time• Reward yourself• DON’T PROCRASTINATE!!!!!!!

SAMPLE SCHEDULES