SLS STUDY GUIDE

Strategies to develop a positive attitude

positive self-talk, spend time with positive people, overcome resistance to change, overcome fears, have strong support system, stay motivated

Actions to develop self-confidence, strong performance, and success

self-care, setting goals, stepping out comfort zone

Strategies to keep you focused and motivated

remember why you’re here, reward yourself, avoid multitasking, get important things done first

Identification of SMART goals

specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-sensitive

Identification of the four categories of goals

long-term (5-10yrs), short-term (6mo-2yrs), intermediate (3-5), immediate (today, this week/month)

Characteristics to become a trusted healthcare provider

empathy, active-listening, patient advocacy, compassion

Strategies to help you promote academic success

taking breaks, use planner/calendar, study most important things first

Types of stress

eustress, distress

Physical, emotion, and mental causes of stress

illness, finances, relationships

Foods that help combat stress

diets high in potassium, calcium, magnesium, amino acids

Examples of Cultural Diversity

race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, status

Major learning styles (3)

visual, kinesthetic, auditory

Resources for an auditory learner

podcasts, recorded lectures, audiobooks

Levels of Blooms Taxonomy

remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, create

What levels must be obtained before you can be considered an "active listener."

reception, attention, definition, integration, interpretation, implication, application, evaluation

Methods of retrieving memories (2)

recall, recognition

Strategies to combat test anxiety

think positively, relax mind, eat and rest well

Characteristics of a good healthcare provider

caring, teamwork, trustworthiness, integrity, dependability

Definition of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

protects patient information from being disclosed without consent