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Eight Post Pandemic Do’s And Don’t For A Family Nurse

Adjusting to life post-pandemic hasn’t been easy for anyone. Students have struggled the most as their studies have been impacted dramatically in teaching practices, online classrooms, student-teacher interaction, and more. While every scholar has witnessed their fair share of changes, medical students (whose mode of instruction majorly depends on physical interaction and examination) have suffered the most. Online instruction doesn’t offer practical application of knowledge for in-training medical professionals like doctors, nurses, surgeons, and more.

Family nurses are the focal point of this article. Nursing school can be tricky, but the pressure of managing studies online has made it even more challenging. However, medical students have to put forward their A-game to ensure they pave the way to a successful nursing career. Does that mean studying online to become an FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) is impossible? It isn’t that tough if done right. Online nurse training might take a little more time and effort than initially anticipated, but nothing is unattainable if medical students have their eyes set on the target. Here is a list of eight post-pandemic dos and don’ts for struggling nurse trainees to fight the new normal and make the most of their online healthcare degree program.

  1. Do Follow The Nursing Exam Study Guide

Becoming an FNP Online offers a great deal of flexibility. However, most medical students get carried away with the dynamic online education instruction, leaving behind a stable learning environment and experience. Nursing trainees must base their studies around the nursing exam study guide. The guide keeps their learning pattern and technique grounded and sets smart goals for the student. It also prepares the trainee to attempt the exam, making them feel more confident in their abilities.

  1. Do Form An Online Study Group

According to Washington University, decades of research have shown that students learn better in collaborative teams than studying alone. Students retain approximately 90% of their knowledge when learning with peers. Although an online education limits chances of personal interaction with fellow nurse trainees, students must explore the possibility of forming an online study group. The group may help students pursuing a degree in FNP exchange notes, share feedback, discuss challenging concepts, encourage moral support, etc.

  1. Do Take Advantage Of The Internet

Online education is quite similar to an on-campus education in terms of knowledge; both provide an enriching training experience. However, most medical students blindly depend on the material offered by instructors and textbooks and seldom consult external sources. Online instruction means that scholars have permanent access to the internet. Therefore, nurse trainees must utilize online resources other than their online classroom to gain extensive knowledge and learn deeply about a concept.

  1. Do Invest In Uncommon Memorization Techniques

A study published in the Global Journal of Health Sciences revealed that nursing school is loaded with concepts that students need to memorize wholeheartedly. Medical students can depend on several tips and tricks to memorize material faster and better. Creating flashcards can help plant ideas and theories in a student’s mind with repetitive writing and reading. To tackle challenging concepts, students can use the sticky note trick – write information on a note and stick it on the place they set eyes on often, for example, a dresser, a fridge, a washroom mirror, and more. Every time a nurse trainee looks at the note, they’ll end up reading it until their mind has fully memorized the information.

  1. Don’t Study In A Distracting Environment

Maintaining a study-life balance can be highly challenging for a medical student when dealing with remote education. Unlike an on-campus classroom, an online classroom is surrounded by multiple distractors that prevent a nurse trainee from studying with complete focus. Students need to create a space far from the comforting bed or chatty family and friends. An ideal space features a comfortable chair and desk that can hold a laptop, notebook, writing material, and clock. Some students even add a relaxing diffuser, plants, or other decor items to make the study space feel more attractive and vibrant. A dedicated workplace like this, featuring limited interruptions and distractions, will help a nurse trainee switch to efficient study mode in the best manner.

  1. Don’t Try To Fit Everything In One Day

While studying online may open doors to freedom of choice for many, it can sabotage a medical student’s career. Getting distracted with domestic life or giving into temporary plans might subject a student to last-minute stress. These nurse trainees spend most of their days idling around doing nothing and struggle to fit in everything weeks before the exam. Students need to study a little every day in small increments to feel less overwhelmed and better prepared before the tests begin.

  1. Don’t Do What Everyone Else Is Doing

Following another nurse trainee’s footsteps can be good if the idol is chosen wisely. Students must remember that every scholar has a unique pattern of learning and retaining knowledge – some learn better with writing concepts down, many prefer auditory instruction, and several depend on visual learning. Considering that individuals have unique studying styles, copying what someone else is doing may not be a good idea. Nurse trainees must discover what works best for them and formulate a unique study plan suited to their needs to witness the best outcomes.

  1. Don’t Dedicate Life To A Laptop Screen

Online education means that medical students spend most of their time in front of a pc or a laptop. However, long hours in front of a screen in the same position can cause severe physical discomfort. Studying for long hours also overwhelms the mind, which leads to limited information retention. A nurse trainee must remember to take occasional breaks from their desk and laptop to check their interest and motivation. A change of scenery can help students soothe their overworked senses and recharge their metaphorical batteries to revisit studying with newfound enthusiasm.

Conclusion

Several things reside outside the realm of human control but impact the lives of men and women significantly – the Covid-19 pandemic is one of these. Coronavirus has introduced the world to a new normal, and there’s hardly any turning back from it. It’s safe to say that almost everyone is trying to adjust to the new life shaped by the pandemic, which has resulted in a new model of healthcare education. The complete transition and acceptance to the new method might take a while, but if nurse trainees apply the tips mentioned above wholeheartedly, it won’t be as difficult.

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