...“Survival requires short-term goals that secure long-term goals”. (Latham & Locke, 2014, p. 232). My professional long-term goal is to complete my BSN in the next two years by April 2016 which will enable myself career advancement. I would like to take a management job and teach nursing. By currently being enrolled in BSN courses, I am now eligible to increase my job duties at work which is a short-term goal to obtain in the next month. Another short-term goal is to join a work-based council at my hospital and unit this year. I plan to increase in level in our hospital nursing career ladder which is a short term goal to do within the next year. I cannot get past a level two nurse without being enrolled in classes for my BSN. Completing my BSN is also a long-term personal goal for self-improvement. My short-term personal goal is to complete my first online course with at least a B average or above within the next month. Improving my computer skills and writing skills are other short-term personal goals in the next six months. According to Bateman and Barry (2012) “When people are committed to short-term goals, they focus attention on those goals, exert effort, develop strategies, and persist in pursuit of the long-term goal”. (p. 986). By reaching my short-term goals I will continue to pursue reaching my goal of getting my BSN and I will improve myself personally including the lifestyle for myself and my family. In order for me to reach my goals I need to master the skill...
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...Personal and Professional Goals Angela Templeton HCS/301 October 26, 2014 Connie Houser Personal and Professional Goals Throughout life we have all set goals for ourselves. Whether it be something as small as learning out ABC’s or completing collage with a degree. In order to be successful in life one should always have goals and this is also important for growing in both our personal and professional goals. When setting goals it is important to set short term goals and long term goals. When starting with short term goals and accomplishing those, then one is on the way to reaching long term goals. My Personal goals are to successfully complete my first online class in HCS/301 Undergraduate Nursing Studies class and to complete my Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. My Professional goals are to obtain a Supervisory position in Community Health nursing and to obtain my certification in Case Management Nursing. I believe that with learning time management skills and perseverance that I will be able to reach my goals, both personal and professional. One of my Personal goals is to complete my first online nursing class successfully. By completing HCS/301, will help me complete my personal short term goal. I feel that...
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...Professional Development Plan Professional Nursing Practice November 28th, 2009 Nursing philosophy is a theoretical foundation that serves as a frame of reference to provide guidance and direction for the clinician. Many nursing scholars including Patricia Benner have contributed to the nursing philosophical base. My personal nursing philosophy is shaped by the early pioneers in nursing to promote health and achieve optimal state of wellness for the patients. An individual value and beliefs system plays an integral role in delivering nursing care. My personal values and beliefs have guided me throughout my nursing profession. During my nursing career, I have carefully examined different pathways to achieve higher education to maximize my potential as a health care provider. This paper will discuss my personal philosophy of nursing including values and beliefs; roles of a baccalaureate prepared nurse including role transition with new opportunities available; two professional short term and long term goals including barriers and challenges; develop a strategic plan to accomplish these goals within five years. In my daily practice as a registered nurse, my focus is directed by my philosophical beliefs to promote wellness for each individual. As a clinician, I respect the values of the early philosophers who have outlined the responsibilities of the nursing profession. Based on the guidelines of the philosophers, a clear understanding of each patient’s physiological...
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...Nursing Philosophy Fredy M. Calderon-Ventura Lehman College Abstract Philosophy of nursing states our thoughts on what we believe to be true about the nature of the profession of nursing and provide a basis for nursing activities. It endorses ethical values we hold as basic and bases our beliefs in theory. Nursing philosophy is based on both professional organization and individual definitions. Many factors both intrinsically and extrinsically influence one’s personal perceptions of the great profession called nursing. Every nurse is accountable for maintaining her own knowledge and education after completion of a nursing program. With a focus on personal professional growth that intellectually stimulates and promotes individual autonomy with her given specialty of practice, a nurse can greatly improve her self-confidence and professional motivation, thus providing a firm foundation on which to base her nursing judgment. Nursing Philosophy One strategy nurses can use to affirm that their practice is in harmony with their value system is to write a personal philosophy statement. This might be general in nature, such as a philosophy that relates to life values; it could be a philosophy statement related to beliefs about the profession of nursing; or it might be a philosophy specific to school nursing. In each case, this activity will encourage nurses to clarify their values and then examine how their philosophy fits with their professional practice. Articulating a philosophy...
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...Personal Philosophy of Nursing Auburn University School of Nursing Abstract: This paper explores the personal nursing philosophy I plan to convey in my nursing career. I believe the nature of nursing is rooted in commitment to public service and the undeniable desire to help those in need. Nursing is more than treating an illness; rather it is focused on delivering quality patient care that is individualized to the needs of each patient. My philosophy of nursing incorporates the knowledge of medicine while combining it with relational, compassionate caring that respects the dignity of each patient. I believe nursing care should be holistic while honoring patient values. A crucial aspect of nursing is interprofessional relationships, and collaborative efforts among healthcare professionals promote quality patient care. My philosophy of nursing extends to my community in which health promotion is something I will continually strive for. Personal Philosophy of Nursing For as long as I can remember I have been overwhelmed with a longing desire to care for those in need, and I feel this ultimately led me to the career choice of nursing. I feel most fulfilled when I am serving and caring for others, and my personal nursing attitude is one that is centered on compassion and service. According to Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary (2012), a philosophy is “an analysis of the grounds of and concepts expressing fundamental beliefs,” and before entering to the profession of nursing...
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...Imogene King-Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment Sharon Bilbrough Wesley College Theory and Evidence Based Practice NR507 Dr. Denise Morris November 11, 2014 Abstract Many people decide to pursue a career in nursing because they want to be instrumental in helping patients get healthy. In order to accomplish this, it is necessary to set health goals with the patient, and then take steps to achieve these goals. Imogene King’s Theory of Goal Attainment focuses on this process to aid nurses in the nurse-patient relationship, helping their patients meet the goals they set for their health. As a recognized global leader, Imogene King truly made a positive difference for the nursing profession and had a significant impact on nursing’s scientific base. She used three interacting systems in her Theory of Goal Attainment; the personal system, the interpersonal system, and the social system. According to King, the goal of the nurse is to help patients maintain health so they can function in their individual roles. The nurse’s function is to interpret information in the nursing process, to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care. She was one of the first nurse theorists to link academic theory to evidence based nursing practice. Imogene King-Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment Theorist Imogene M. King developed the theory of goal attainment, and was born January 30, 1923, in West Point, Iowa. During her early high school years, she decided...
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...Wiedenbach Ernestine Wiedenbach was a pioneer in nursing theory and nursing philosophy. She was an author, nurse-midwife, and teacher. Clinically she specialized in nurse midwifery and it was at Yale teaching that her nursing theories were developed. Wiedenbach was recognized for her work in writing the first maternity nursing text book that focused on family-centered care. (Barger, Faucher, & Murphy, 2015). Her theories were influenced by Ida Orlando, Patricia James and William Dickoff who were all colleagues at Yale. Wiedenbach was passionate about nursing and she longed for further knowledge. Wiedenbach asked questions like what do nurses do and why they do it? (Wylie, 2010) It was from questions like this her theory was developed. Wiedenbach’s theory is based on identifying a patient’s need-for-help through nursing interaction. Wiedenbach (1963) defines her theory as follows, “Nursing is a helping art - a deliberate blending of thoughts, feelings, and overt actions. It is practiced in relation to an individual who is in need of help, is rooted in an explicit philosophy, and is directed towards fulfillment of a specific purpose” (p. 54). Wiedenbach believed there were four components to clinical nursing: philosophy, purpose, practice, and art. Wiedenbach felt that the each individual nurse is responsible for identifying their own philosophy based on their own values and life experience. Purpose is the goal the nurse hopes to achieve through the nurse-patient...
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...Running Head: PERSONAL NURSING PHILOSOPHY 1 Abstract In this piece my personal philosophy of nursing is de fined in my own terms, and by the terms of my resources. These include text from my classes, online sources, and personal opinion. This philosophy defines nursing to my personal standards, and explains what being a nurse means to me. It will lay out how my perception has changed so far, and what I think it takes to be in the nursing field. This piece will also define some key terms that are necessary in being a nurse, and understanding the concept of the nursing career field. Lastly, it will outline my goal s, and hopes for myself personally and for nurses all around the world. Key Words: Health, Illness, Nursing, Nurse, Caring , Knowledge Running Head: PERSONAL NURSING PHILOSOPHY 1 Personal Nursing Philosophy My philosophy of nursing is centered around three terms; knowledge, dedication, and caring. The three terms engulf what I truly believe to be the center of the nursing field and all of its members. Not one of these is more important than the other, and not one can function without the other. Knowledge is define d as Dz Information and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or Webster Dictionary. In my...
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...students who study in nursing field want to achieve their goals and to reach professionalism Therefore, to accomplish these goals is to have a different and useful ways to study. Moreover, by training more and more that will help students learn from their mistakes and to avoid failing in the future. Nurses should be professional due helps people. This assignment will discuss the Incentives that support the student to get to success. In addition, how can they set their goals and motivates by developing their abilities which will encourage them to improve themselves. Moreover, as nursing student it is very important to organize the time it will help them in their study also, in the future during their practice so, by keeping concentration as a result that will reflect in a good way. Sometimes when you get bored on your study or work and there is a little sense of giving up, but you have to complete your tasksthen you must have a strong motivation to get rid of these feelings. The motivation has to be strengthen by using the questionnaire in order to help focus on the goals. The goals have to be set and to be broken into smaller goals that can be achieved gradually by meeting the deadlines and then celebrate these achievements. When success is met at any of these mini-goals, we have to aim for bigger challenges while at the same time we need to find a source of encouragement which will enable us to feel good about ourselves (Cottrell, 2003) Personal development isnecessary...
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...dictionary com; goal is the aim or object towards which an endeavor is directed. My personal goal is to become a Nurse anesthesiologist which one day will secure me a Job in respectable hospital and will be committed to working with the care of saving lives, by monitoring the patient like a hawk while under anesthetic medication and making sure of being with patient after surgery to make sure they are stable. This goal will be fulfil by setting my goal in steps of short term, long term and the ultimate goal. My plan comes into play when all of a sudden, my mum died during a surgery that she was not expected to die from. I plan to achieve my goal by taking one step after the other and letting things fall in place as I took my first step by deciding to go to nursing school. After I received my Associate in nursing which is the foundation in my nursing career. Although I work as a nurse at the moment I still I have hunger and the aspiration of moving forward and progressing towards my personal goal. According to American association of nurse anesthesiologist- The "Association of Nurse Anesthesiology www.aana.com "A nurse anesthetist is a nurse who specializes in the administration of anesthesia. In the United States, a certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has acquired graduate-level education and board certification in anesthesia. Personal Goal First and foremost goal, my short term goal is to complete my...
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...Educational Goals Shirley Lemacks HCS/301 October 3, 2011 Karen Benjamin Strategies to Achieve Educational Goals Setting goals can make life an interesting journey; however, taking the first step toward a goal may prove to be very difficult. Educational goals, along with any goal set must be specific. Decide what the goal is to be and be sure that it is understood what exactly it consists of. Determine what they will do after the goal is accomplished as it could take them into a different chapter in their lives. Another importance is to make the goal realistic and achievable along with measureable and timed. Failure comes when a goal is unrealistic and impossible to achieve. Give it a time line obtainable in the near future, not 20 years from now. As an older adult the wish to become a cardiac surgeon this year would be an example of an unrealistic goal. Once a goal is set, prepare for obstacles and hurdles to cross over. Decide how long it will take to accomplish this goal. After this goal is achieved, repayment would be spread out over time. Time is a valuable asset and commitment is a must. Construct a chart to keep up with academic progress and obtain a superior support system by involving family and friends. According to a study by Templeton research, “Once a goal is chosen, the mind has many processes to promote its pursuit” (Masicampo, 2011, p. 672). Educational and Personal Goals After working as a nursing assistant for many years in a nursing home the enjoyment...
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...Describe the definition of nursing as put forward by the American Nurses Association. How does it address the metaparadigm theories of nursing? Nursing Theorist Select Months Select Categories * Adventist Health System (3) * Adventist University (2) * All Bahasa Indonesia (12) * All Downloads (1) * Best Nurses Profile (1) * Best Online Learning (7) * Campus News (1) * Continuing Education (5) * Current Issues in Nursing (10) * Employment and Career (19) * Graduate School Library (1) * Healthcare Technology (3) * Inspirational (72) * Nursing-Advanced Sub (66) * Community Nursing (12) * Family Nursing (6) * Geriatric Nursing (1) * Maternity Nursing (2) * Med-Sur Nursing (46) * Cardio, GI & Respi (18) * Communicable (3) * Critical Care (2) * Emergency (2) * Metabolic & Endocrine (8) * Renal, Genito, Repro (5) * Sensory & Neuro (7) * Pediatric Nursing (2) * Psychiatric (1) * Nursing-Biomedic Subjets (30) * Anatomy and Physiology (4) * Biochemsitry (15) * Biology (7) * General Chemistry (3) * Micro and Parasitology (1) * Nutrition and Diet (4) * Patophysiology (1) * Pharmacology and Drugs (1) * Nursing-Core Subjects (46) * Basic Nursing Skills (16) * Ethics and Law (2) ...
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...Accomplishing Goals Introduction SMART goals express behaviors that are observable and measurable in a way that is easy to determine if the goal has been met or not (Koutoukidis, Stainton & Hughson, 2013). Leadership and organizational skills are essential skills for all qualified healthcare professionals and have a pivotal role in ensuring a delivery of high standards of care. My leadership development goal is to improve my leadership skills to become a better leader while working in the labor and delivery (L&D) department. Being a new nurse I lack the experience compared to my fellow co-workers as outstanding leaders. I desire the qualities of a leader that has the ability to be a strong positive influence for others that can motivate, empower and challenge other staff members. So my leadership goal in L&D is very important to personally achieve. My organizational goal is to facilitate prenatal education to pregnant women of all ages of the importance and benefits for skin to skin after delivery to enhance breastfeeding. Choosing this goal I can help new mothers and babies bond while helping to enhance the baby’s natural reflexes to breastfeed being skin to skin. Goal 1: Leadership Development My goal is to improve my leadership skills as a leader and by doing so I will work on modeling the qualities of a leader and keep an upbeat, optimistic attitude that serves as a source of inspiration for my coworkers. I must be responsible, learn to be flexible, and work on communication...
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...Introduction For this assignment, I was asked to write about my goals. At first I had so many things going through my mind. I have separated them into my career and personal goals both long-term and short-term. I also identified the skills needed to accomplish my goals. Mastering techniques in research, teamwork, communication, and certifications I must possess. There are also milestones and barriers that I have to overcome to achieve my goals. My goals must be set to give me focus on advancing my career and accomplishing my goals. “Goal-setting is one of the foundational cornerstones of everything - our success, the way we make choices with our time, the quality of life we will live - everything is impacted when we have clear, written goals.” (“Setting goals is important,” 2010 para 4). Professional short and long- term goals My professional short-term goal is to become a critical care nurse. I want to increase my critical thinking skills from a novice to an expert. A critical care nurse is a nurse who can remain calm in a complex emergency situation. A critical care nurse is an expert in using special equipment while providing effective patient care. Always at the ready to provide care in a crisis patient, provide family education and collaborate multidisciplinary teams regarding patient care are also vital for a critical care nurses (Cottrel, 2010). My long term-goal, professionally, is to become a clinical educator. Mateo (1998) described clinical educator...
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...Achieving My Personal and Professional Goals Lamoine Benson Campbell HCS301 September 29, 2014 Glenda Meskin Since I was a little girl, I have always dreamed of being a nurse. However, when I took Biology in high school, I not only found it overly challenging, but I was also disinterested in the subjected matter. With this realization, I gave up my dream of becoming a nurse. Over time, I eventually ended up as a secretary to a nursing program and believed that this was the closest I would ever get to the nursing field. In working this job for six years, I saw many students struggle, yet most of them graduated and went on to obtain their nursing licenses. I began to think that this may be a possibility for me. So, at the age of thirty-four, I quit my full-time job, began a part-time job as a nursing assistant, and enrolled in nursing school. Because I was single and self-supporting, going to school full-time to achieve a BSN was not an option for me. Instead, I decided to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing with the intention of completing my BSN at a later date. However, when I completed my Associate Degree, I was more interested in beginning my new career than continuing my education. However, throughout the years, I have often regretted my decision to postpone the completion of my Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. At times I feel as though I am at a severe disadvantage to those nurses who possess BSNs. Fortunately, I have recently been pushed to define my goals and focus...
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