Now that I have taken the Proctored ATI Comprehensive Predictor assessment, I can reflect back on how it went. Through doing this, I am able to determine what went well and what I should change. One thing I really focused on for this assessment was to not second guess my answer since this is something I struggle with. I read each question and gave myself plenty of time to think through each answer. This type of exam that you can’t go back on is beneficial in that way. It helps since I am restricted from going back to previous questions and changing my answers. Second guessing myself is something I have struggled with for a while now and I would like to continue to work on this. 

Another thing when taking exams with other individuals is distraction. When people get up to leave, I find myself looking up which disrupts my focus. I am not sure exactly how the NCLEX is set up but if there are others with me, I will try to sit in the front row to decrease distractions. I also tried using earplugs to block all sound which helped me be able to focus better on what I am reading and my thought process but before this, I had never used them. I feel that my SMART goal has kept me accountable and has helped me be able to better narrow down options as well as remind me of things we learned over the past few years. I think this is very beneficial and I am happy I set a realistic goal because it has been doable and I strongly believe it has helped me with test taking skills.