A SWOT analysis is often applied to business or organizations to help them assess the health of their infrastructure and how they align against their competition. It can also be applied to an individual to assess their current situation (Teoli et al., 2023). When you clearly identify your internal weaknesses and external threats to success, you can address them.
You will perform self-introspection and create an Individual SWOT Analysis related to your NCLEX preparation. Consider the following topics. Reflect on each item, then categorize it by adding the them to the SWOT template. You do not need to use complete sentences within the template; bullet-point lists are acceptable.
No two SWOT Analyses will be the same. Items to be added are:
3 or 4 nursing concepts that are strengths
3 or 4 nursing concepts that are weaknesses
Test-taking skills
NGN items
Performance on application-based case studies
Past HESI scores
Knowledge of underlying disease pathophysiology
Time management skills
Study skills
Family and friend support
Self-care
Motivation and determination for success
Work/life/school balance
After you have created your SWOT Analysis, reflect on the final results. Record your answers to these questions on the same Word doc as your SWOT Analysis. Use complete sentences, but be clear and concise in your answers. Your submission should be 1-2 pages in length.
Where did you categorize self-care? What are things you can do for yourself to help keep stress at a manageable level?
At this point in your education, on a scale of 1-10 with 1 being ‘not prepared at all’ to 10 ‘very confident’, how would you rate yourself on your progress towards NCLEX preparation? Explain why you chose this rating.
How can you turn your weakness and threats into strengths and opportunities? What resources at Nightingale can help you? What community resources can help you?