J.ADBJ's Nursing Exam Journal

Introduction

Welcome to my journal documenting my experience during the precouncil and council exams for nursing.

In the pursuit of becoming a registered nurse, the journey of a nursing student is laden with challenges, victories, and an abundance of learning experiences.


This journal serves as a chronicle of my odyssey through the precouncil and council exams, encapsulating the trials, triumphs, and invaluable lessons learned along the way.

I vividly recall the uncertainty and apprehension that accompanied the preparation for these pivotal exams.


It is my sincere hope that this journal will serve as a beacon of guidance for student nurses, illuminating the path toward success and easing the burdens of preparation.

May this journal serve as a testament to the resilience, dedication, and unwavering spirit of student nurses at Obafemi Awolowo University.

With gratitude
Adebanjo Joshua
Joshua@nursing-tv.com

Dedication

This journal is dedicated to Adebisi David (OAU), Aje Hannah (OAU), Abudu Gbolahan(EU), Olugboye Feranmi(OOU), Sedo Ifeoluwa (OAU), Ojetunde Victoria (OAU), and Akinola Oyinkansola (OAU), and other colleagues who were supportive during the exam.

NMCN Exam Format

Paper 1 Paper 2
Anatomy and Physiology Anatomy and Physiology
Perioperative nursing Reproductive
Rehabilitation nursing Hematology
Infection body defense Eye
GIT (Gastrointestinal Tract) ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Skin Aseptic technique
GUS (Genitourinary System) Oncology
Respiratory Critical care
Musculoskeletal Gerontology
Endocrine Research statistics
Nervous Emergency and disaster nursing
CNS (Central Nervous System) Politics and governance
FON (Fundamentals of Nursing) Nursing informatics
Pharmacology Mental health
Home healthcare nursing
Patient safety
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Daily Logs

  1. Understand NMCN examination, by checking the brochure
    • Paper 1
    • paper 2
    • CAOSCE
  2. Follow a Study plan>
    • Engaged in studying foundational concepts such as patient care, communication, and professionalism.
    • Explored various medical conditions and surgical interventions.
    • Undertsand ABC, Nursing process, and Maslow Hierachy of needs in answering questions
      • Must-know scales (pain, coma e.t.c), Anthropometric Ranges, vital signs, and laboratory values
      • Engaged in studying Primary healthcare
      • Learned about various mental health disorders and therapeutic interventions.
      • Learned about triage protocols and emergency response procedures.
      • Explored principles of curriculum development and teaching methodologies.
      • Learned about budgeting, staffing, and quality improvement in healthcare settings
      • Started ICT, learned about electronic health records.
      • I explored examples of nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio variables encountered in patient assessments, such as demographic information, pain scales, vital signs, and laboratory values.
      • Explored research methodologies, ethical considerations and data analysis techniques.
  3. Picked a questionnaire topic
  4. Drafted research questions and hypotheses related to motorcyclist' perceptions and preventive practices regarding enlarged prostate.
  5. Conduct literature review on prostate health disparities among African-American men and the relevance of the Health Belief Model in understanding preventive behaviors.
  6. Design a structured questionnaire incorporating demographic variables, knowledge assessment, and preventive behavior measures for data collection.
  7. Received deadline from supervisor, research proposal must be ready two weeks before pre-council
  8. Submitted research proposal to supervisor for consideration before the deadline.
  9. Received acceptance notification for research proposal, successful meeting
  10. Start working on Chapter 4 and 5 after pre-council
  11. Gathered data from commercial motorcyclists in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, regarding their knowledge and preventive practices for enlarged prostate.
  12. Take permitted days off special posting to tend to data collection
  13. Last resort: Summonned boldness,visited IGI where large gathering of motorcyclists are having their meeting for data collection and Education
  14. Analyze the collected data using statistical methods to determine associations between knowledge levels and preventive practices.
  15. Reflect on the significance of the research findings, including implications for public health interventions and future research directions.
  16. Recognized the importance of addressing prostate health issues among specific occupational groups, such as commercial motorcyclists, and the role of knowledge dissemination in promoting preventive practices.
  17. Delve into the concept of p value and z-scores and their role in statistical analysis. Explore how p and z-scores are used to determine the significance of data points.
  18. Identify areas for improvement in future research endeavors due to time constraint, including refining data collection methods, enhancing data analysis techniques, and expanding sample size for greater generalizability.
  19. Submit finalized articles summarizing the research findings, including detailed analysis, interpretation, and follow corrections from supervisor.
  20. Document progress, insights, and challenges encountered during the data analysis process to inform decision-making and future research endeavors.

Reflections

  1. Analyzing the collected data provided valuable insights into the research questions. I gained proficiency in statistical analysis techniques and the interpretation of results, enhancing my analytical skills.
  2. Communication is key, carry your supervisor along everything you are about to start and end.
  3. I learned the importance of clarity, coherence, and adhering to academic writing standards.
  4. Navigating the research process involved time management, patience and persistence. Understanding guidelines from supervisor is key, addressing comments, and revising the corrections accordingly were essential steps
  5. Don't believe everything the printer/binder says, always check up progress on-site to see with your eyes.
  6. Conducting inferential statistical tests such as chi-square tests and regression analysis provided valuable insights into the associations between variables in the study.
  7. Utilizing SPSS for data analysis facilitated the application of statistical techniques and the interpretation of results in the context of the study objectives.
  8. Submit finalized articles summarizing the research findings, including detailed analysis, interpretation, and follow corrections from supervisor.

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