Writing thoughts and ideas down on paper helps a person to formulate a plan for success. I have written down my goals above and strive daily to reach them. While reaching for my personal goals, I will become a well-rounded individual. A Bachelor in Nursing is important for my professional future. At the University of Phoenix the education I will receive will help me to accomplish the goals I have set for myself, I will have a bright and exiting future by following my plan I have set for
Banner tries to do their best to provide many career options for nurses in order to try and deflect any issues with nursing shortages or staffing difficulties. For many years Banner Health has been known for being the cream of the crop in healthcare and a career advancement to there as a nurse is something nurses strive towards. This organization gives nurses many opportunities to advance and enhance their careers while working through Banner Health by providing continuing clinical education, tuition reimbursement, and scholarships or grants (Banner Health, 2015). Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center has been named one of the top 100 hospitals to work for by Nursing Professionals magazine ("Stretching Targets," 2009, p. 10). For Banner Health they have a unique vision for their nurses.
Personal Goals Paper Aida Motta HCS-301 December 9,2013 Karen Benjamin Nursing is a career that can take you anywhere. It has always been my dream to help others in the healthcare setting. My passion in the medical field is fueled by a constant desire to learn all facets of nursing. Even though everyone has different goals, a higher education creates more opportunity to specialize in a specific area. Education is continuous in nursing.
So the question became do I keep my passion, and will it always pay the bills? Alternatively, do I change career paths and pursue a new career that I know will pay the bills and will always provide for my family? My Journey I knew that I would be a good nurse. I was loving, kind, thoughtful, a good communicator, liked helping people, I was caring, and I also liked math and science. The Journal of Nursing Education states, “researchers found the concepts of caring and nurturance were identified as high motivators for choosing nursing” (Williams, Wertenberger, Hames, Gushuliak, 1997).
I am committed to excelling personally and professionally in all that I do and to serve as a role model by leading a healthy lifestyle. I believe that becoming a registered nurse will only be the beginning of my contribution to those I will help, and the medical field in general. After I get my BSN I plan to continue my education and get either my MD as an Orthopedic Surgeon or a masters as a Certified Nurse Practitioner. I feel as though I possess several characteristics that will positively influence my capability of successfully pursuing my goals as a healthcare provider. I have several strengths that will help my ability to connect with patients on a more personal level and not just business.
She says “nursing is assiting individuals to gain independence in relation to the performance of activities contributing to health or it’s recovery” (nursing-theroy.org Henderson par.4). That’s what I like about the health care profession. I like knowing that I to will one day be a part of making a difference in those who need help in my community. I want to help people better help themselves. My educational efforts will help me get the career I have always wanted.
In order to accomplish goals, a plan must be laid out. My educational goal is to be a Licensed Practical Nurse which in turn will lead to my career goal of becoming a home health nurse. will lead to a satisfying health profession where I can assist those in need of improving the status of their health. My career goals is to become a Home Health Nurse. Nursing is a career filled with endless personal and professional rewards.
Transforming education: The IOM report indicates that nursing education should serve as a platform for continued lifelong learning and include opportunity for seamless transition into higher education (IOM 2011). Report encourages states board of nursing and nursing governing bodies to take actions to support nurses in the completion of a transition to practice program (nurse residency). Nurse residency program provide new nurses with hands on educational training not received in school. Nurses must achieve higher levels of education and utilize this education to meet challenges facing health care. An associate degree is great; however a
There needs to be focus on achieving a baccalaureate degree and further, just to maintain the ability to educate and continue to produce nurses. This too will also influence lifelong learning which the nursing profession prides itself on. (Lane & Kohlenberg,
Personal Goals Paper Danielle Fonville University of Phoenix HCS Undergraduate Nursing Studies 301 Thomas P. Carras October 8, 2013 Personal Goals Paper Goals are the results of targeted accomplishments. Setting goals assist one like a road map to discover a path in finding out what lies ahead in life, giving long-term vision with short-term interest. A goal also gives one a sense of pride in accomplishments, progress, and increases ones self-confidence. In setting goals one should make sure that they are sensible, kept attainable, last realistic. Following is a brief glance at my short and long-term goals in my professional career as well as my personal life.