Glossary
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Success | Achieving goals in college, both academically and personally, through effective time management, engagement, and self-awareness. | ||||
College Culture | The set of expectations, social norms, and behaviors commonly practiced in college environments. | ||||
Social World of College | The networks and relationships students navigate, including friendships, study groups, and extracurricular activities. | ||||
Class Participation | Active involvement in class through discussions, questions, and responses to enhance learning and show engagement. | ||||
Communicating with Instructors | Building relationships with professors and academic staff through clear, respectful communication. | ||||
Public Speaking | Presenting information in front of an audience, important for both classroom settings and professional nursing environments. | ||||
Learning Styles | The preferred way in which an individual learns (e.g., visual, auditory, kinesthetic). | ||||
Motivated Learner | A student who is driven and proactive in their education, managing their learning effectively. | ||||
Mindset | The mental attitude that influences how students approach learning and challenges, particularly growth vs. fixed mindset. | ||||
Time Management | Organizing and allocating time efficiently to balance academic, personal, and professional responsibilities. | ||||
Procrastination | Delaying tasks, often due to lack of motivation or anxiety, that can negatively affect academic performance. | ||||
Goal Setting | Establishing clear, measurable, and time-bound objectives to stay focused and motivated. | ||||
Degree Path | The sequence of courses and experiences leading to graduation, including prerequisite courses and elective choices. | ||||
Networking | Building professional relationships that can provide support, mentorship, and career opportunities in the future. | ||||
Job Seeking | The process of finding job opportunities, often starting with internships and volunteer work during college. | ||||
Effective Reading Strategies | Techniques for engaging with academic texts, such as skimming, summarizing, and questioning. | ||||
Note-Taking | Recording key concepts and information during lectures to aid understanding and retention. | ||||
Vocabulary Building | Expanding one’s vocabulary to improve understanding of complex concepts and improve communication. | ||||
Study Skills | Techniques for effective studying, including summarizing, reviewing, and applying concepts. | ||||
Test Anxiety | Stress and nervousness experienced before and during exams, which can hinder performance if not managed. | ||||
Test Results Analysis | Reviewing performance on tests to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement. | ||||
Critical Thinking | The ability to analyze and evaluate information, form judgments, and make informed decisions—essential in nursing for patient care. | ||||
Clinical Judgment | The ability to make decisions based on clinical knowledge, patient data, and professional experience in nursing. | ||||
Problem Solving | The process of finding solutions to challenges, a key skill for both nursing practice and academic success. | ||||
Information Literacy | The ability to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively, a crucial skill for research and academic success. | ||||
Academic Integrity | Adhering to ethical standards in academic work, avoiding plagiarism and falsification of data. | ||||
Citing Sources | Properly acknowledging the work of others in research papers and assignments to avoid plagiarism. | ||||
Effective Communication | Clear, concise, and respectful exchange of information, a skill essential in both academic and healthcare settings. | ||||
Barriers to Communication | Factors that hinder understanding, such as language differences, cultural barriers, or misinterpretations. | ||||
Technology in Communication | The use of tools like email, video conferencing, and other platforms to enhance communication with peers and instructors. | ||||
Diversity | The range of differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic background, important for creating an inclusive environment. | ||||
Cultural Competence | The ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly essential in healthcare settings. | ||||
Inclusivity | Actively creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and included. | ||||
Personal Financial Planning | The process of managing income, expenses, and savings to ensure financial stability during college and beyond. | ||||
Credit Cards and Debt | Understanding how credit works and managing debt responsibly, an important aspect of financial health. | ||||
Paying for College | Exploring various methods to finance education, including scholarships, loans, and work-study programs. | ||||
Self-Care | Practices that support one’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being, crucial for maintaining balance during college. | ||||
Healthy Relationships | Building and maintaining supportive and respectful connections with others, both academically and personally. | ||||
Safety | Ensuring personal safety, including physical health and mental well-being, in both college and nursing settings. | ||||
Lifelong Learning | The commitment to ongoing education and professional development throughout one's nursing career. | ||||
Nursing Program Requirements | The specific academic and clinical requirements necessary to succeed in nursing school and become a registered nurse. | ||||
Nursing School Test Types | Understanding the different types of exams (e.g., multiple choice, clinical exams) and preparation strategies for nursing students. |