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Chamberlain University
NR 103 Transition to the Nursing Profession
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Using this template, answer the following reflection questions. Include two specific examples from the video to support your writing. Ensure the use of Standard English grammar and sentence structure. The reflection must contain no more than three spelling or typographical errors. Your writing should demonstrate original thought without an over-reliance on others’ work.
Tom discusses the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset.
I identify as a person with a growth mindset. While some individuals may have a baseline mindset from birth, it is essential to believe in oneself to improve and achieve success. Holding a fixed mindset regarding tasks one is not immediately good at can make learning new skills even more challenging.
I believe it will be easier to advance in nursing school with a growth mindset. Nursing school is inherently challenging, and as the video mentioned, individuals with a fixed mindset tend to avoid difficult tasks to prevent failure. This avoidance makes progression within the nursing profession, and even functioning in it, more difficult. Engaging in challenges stimulates the brain to develop new problem-solving approaches. Since not every situation in life is straightforward, having a growth mindset makes tough days more manageable.
