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1. Stress Management and Educational Survival Skills Ginny Radiologic Technology Program American National University Course Name Date

2. Causes and Symptoms of Stress Causes of Stress Academic workload and time pressures Clinical responsibilities Fear of not meeting expectations Symptoms of Stress Personal and environmental demands Fatigue and difficulty concentrating Anxiety or irritability Sleep disturbances Physical symptoms such as headaches or muscle tensionEXT

3. Thoughts and Behaviors That Increase the Fight-or-Flight Response Negative self-talk (ex: “I can’t do this”) Catastrophizing situations Poor time management and procrastination Lack of sleep and inadequate nutrition Avoidance of responsibilities

4. Interventions to Reduce or Buffer Stressors Time management and planning ahead Cognitive reframing and positive self-talk Relaxation techniques (deep breathing, mindfulness) Seeking support from peers or instructors Maintaining healthy sleep and nutrition habits

5. Survival Techniques to Reduce Stress Breaking tasks into smaller, manageable steps Maintaining a structured routine Practicing self-care consistently Staying organized with planners or calendars Using stress as motivation rather than fear

6. Managing Time, Limits, and Self-Evaluation Time Organization Use planners and weekly schedules Prioritize tasks based on urgency Limit Setting Set realistic goals Avoid overcommitting Self-Evaluation Reflect on what strategies are working Adjust habits as needed

7. Nutritional Support for Stress Management Vitamin C Sources Oranges, strawberries, bell peppers Vitamin B Complex Sources Whole grains, eggs, leafy greens, lean meats Magnesium Sources Nuts, seeds, spinach, bananas

8. Study Techniques to Enhance Retention Active reading and note-taking Repetition and spaced studying Teaching concepts to others Using concept maps and diagrams Connecting new information to prior knowledge

9. Steps for Successful Test Taking Prepare early and review consistently Get adequate sleep before exams Read questions carefully Manage time during the test Stay calm and use relaxation techniques

10. Conclusion Stress is common in demanding healthcare programs Understanding stress responses helps manage them Educational survival skills promote academic success Applying these strategies supports long-term well-being

11. References Bushong, S. C., & Clarke, G. (2019). Introduction to radiologic & imaging sciences and patient care (3rd ed.). Elsevier. Educational Survival Skills. (n.d.). Lecture presented in the Radiologic Technology Program, American National University. Enhance Your Success. (n.d.). Student success resources. American National University. American National University. (n.d.). Educational survival skills PowerPoint slides (Slides 17 & 20). Radiologic Technology Program.