...Strategies for Personal Success Grace Edwards University of Phoenix Introduction to Graduate Study in Health Science/Nursing (HCS/504) Kirk Davis February 3, 2013 Graduate Study Challenges and Strategies for Personal Success Pursuing a graduate degree creates many opportunities and comes with many challenges, such as balancing work and attending school and adjusting to the increase workload of school (M. Schlemper, 2011). Utilizing the right coping strategies will help in overcoming these challenges. As I make this important decision to pursue the Masters of Science in nursing degree there are several questions that need to be answered. The aim of writing this paper is to give the reasons for pursuing a graduate degree including my short and long- term goals. The challenges I will face achieving these goals and the strategies I will use to overcome them. I will be analyzing my strength and weakness in regard to personal communication and strategies to improve my communication skills. Each individual have differ reasons for pursuing a graduate degree. These reasons can be personal or professional, which include a feeling of achievement and personal success and increasing their competency (Plunkett, Iwasiw & Keer, 2010). Acquiring new knowledge and skill has been imperative in my nursing career, as providing evidence base care requires me to keep abreast of the current trends in nursing. Pursuing a graduate degree is...
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...Responsibility and Academic Success Personal responsibility is important in life, especially while going to college. In order to be a successful student, personal responsibility is essential. It is accepting accountability for one's actions and is vital when pursuing an education. Personal responsibility and college success are dependent upon one another. Personal responsibility is accepting accountability for one’s actions. As personal accountability expert Linda Galindo defines it as, “When you’re personally accountable, you stop assigning blame, “should-ing” on people, and making excuses. Instead, you take the fall when your choices cause problems,” (Galindo, 2010). Personal responsibility is not about blaming others for what has gone wrong. For example, if a student received a bad grade on a project, the student can not blame the teacher for giving the bad grade. The teacher did not do the project, the student did; it was the student’s work. The student would need to accept personal responsibility and accountability for the work, and take it as feed back to work harder to get a better grade. Accepting failure is a part of accepting personal responsibility for what has taken place academically. Referring to data collected, 85 percent of an individual’s success is from steps the individual takes for themselves, rather than 15 percent being from other people (Galindo, 2010). Personal responsibility is important when pursuing an education. There...
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...head: ACADEMIC SUCCESS 1 Academic Success Jose Cruz University of Phoenix ACADEMIC SUCCESS 2 Academic Success Jose Cruz Academic success What does being successful mean? Being successful might mean making tons of money, owning a bunch cars and property, being famous, but to me being successful means achieving the goals I set for myself, whether that be being financially stable, earning my bachelors’ degree and pursuing my educational goals and finally being able to start a family of my own when I am financially and professionally stable. Life goals academic goals, one thing for sure is that only persistence and hard work will get you to where you want to be. Setting goals is a great way to reach your dreams as well as your educational success. Proper time management and a step by step process is a good place to start when trying to kick start your path to becoming a success. My primary educational goal is to actually finish college successfully and gain my Bachelor’s degree. One reason why this is an important goal for me is because I would be the first person in my family to have a college degree, let alone be the first to graduate, I have few other family members who attended college but have failed, which is one of the reasons why I decided to go to school after being out of high school for so long. Seeing that so many have failed before me I was afraid I would fail as well but it is of great importance for me to succeed not only just gaining my degree...
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...university students in academic essays. The system embeds comments into your paper and suggests possible changes in grammar and style. Please evaluate each comment carefully to ensure that the suggested change is appropriate for your paper, but remember that your instructor's preferences for style and format prevail. You will also need to review your own citations and references since WritePoint capability in this area is limited. NOTE: WritePoint comments are computer-generated writing and grammar suggestions inviting the consideration and analysis of the writer; they are not infallible statements of right/wrong, and they should not be used as grading elements. Also, at present, WritePoint cannot detect quotations or block-quotes, so comments in those areas should be ignored. Please see the other helpful writing resources in the Tutorials and Guides section of the Center for Writing Excellence. Thank you for using WritePoint. Personal Plan to Succeed Doreen M. Giglio University of Phoenix Success has many definitions. But [In academic writing, avoid...
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...(Course name) Introduction Knowledge is one of the most precious things in the lives of many people and that is why people have kept on pursuing higher levels of education. Basing on this, it is pertinent to note that it’s quite important for you to climb levels of education that you can manage. I feel that pursuing a doctorate of Business Administration from university of phoenix is a very vital decision that adds more value in my life. The direction and ambitions of a person is something that develops with time. That is to say, it starts from childhood at a time when one joins the first level of education (Obezinger, 2005). The basic level of education greatly contributes to what one may become in future basing on abilities the person. Pursuing a doctorate in business administration is also influenced by the existence of well known scholars who have achieved in there lives as a result of gaining knowledge in this course. Many scholars have been able to climb academic ladders in their lives and even support their communities a big deal. Chief executives of most companies are taken as good cases for striving to excellence through academic achievement. Encouragement by the family members is also a turning point that greatly influences pursuance of doctorate in business administration. This implies that my family has been pivotal point in my desire to pursue the doctorate. In brief, Phoenix University helps develop leaders with the potential to put theory, research, and practical...
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...Continuing Academic Success Caress Alexander GEN/201 BRANDI MORRELL Continuing Academic Success Success, the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals. When I first started this class I didn’t think that it was going to be very useful. I thought that I was going to learn how to study more effectively and maybe learn how plan my schedule better. Little did I know that I would learn life lessons with will stick with me for the rest of my life. I was also force to look at my strengths and weakens. I learned other various things in this course. The first thing that I learned is, that settings goals lead to success, because setting goals help you get to the big picture. You can set long term and short term goals to help you get to where you want to go. Motivation can influence the attitude, perception and persistence of working adults in pursuing higher education towards their learning success. “Motivation influences how and why people learn as well as how they perform. In brief, motivation is paramount to the academic success of working adults in continuing education.” Lee, P., & Pang, Vincent. (2014, April). The influence of motivational orientations on academic achievement among working adults in continuing education. International Journal of Training, (), 5-15. I plan on getting my associates degree in Network Support and becoming a Network Administrator. I love working with computer systems and cannot wait until...
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...Challenges and Strategies for Personal Success “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” This famed quotation by one of the most influential American essayist and poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson, inspired me toward my journey to pursue graduate study. Taking the first step toward this journey is the most difficult. I understood that challenges will be inevitable in this path and implementing strategies to face these challenges is crucial for my success. I gained significant experience in both my academic and professional career over the years. I realize that I have the determination to accomplish goals and the necessary means to envision success. I have a variety of reasons I chose to pursue graduate study, both personal, and professional. Personally, I want to teach my children the importance of education in one’s life and to inspire them to aim for academic excellence. Professionally, I am very passionate about Nursing and about improving the quality of care given to patients. My ultimate goal is to influence change in the health care field as an educator or as an administrator. I want to inspire others to be excited with Nursing and be more involved in creating best practices that affects health care. I also want to ensure that I am more marketable to advance in my career. Graduate study paves the way toward the realization of these aspirations. Three Challenges that I will face in Meeting my Goals Just like any endeavor...
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...Personal Success Considering the pursuit of a graduate level education is a decision that should be well thought out. Success, whether academic or professional, is something desired by everyone at some point in life. It is important to decide carefully what goals one wants to accomplish and how a graduate degree will help. Once the goals are set, and the decision is made to go back to school, additional research and careful consideration is given in deciding what type of program to attend. There are basic considerations, including program and cost, but the future student should also consider that not all programs are created equal. Graduate study programs often have different objectives and focus (Kuther, PhD, 2013). It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that the program of choice matches his or her desired learning preferences. I knew I wanted to be a nurse from the time I started college, and it did not take long working in the field to determine that I was meant for health care management. My BSN and management ability has enabled me to work my way up to a senior management position, as the Chief Nursing Officer, at a rural hospital. I believe that by obtaining the MSN/MHA dual degree, doors will continue to open in health care administration. For this reason, I have found my way back to school and I am a proud virtual student at University of Phoenix (UOPX). Through my life journey, I have worked hard to manage my demanding...
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...from pursuing fields of study in which they are unlikely to succeed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proponents of modern education have touted the necessity to help children build their future apart from imparting skill and knowledge. However, a close examination of methods of education in various educational institutes reveal that the latter has been achieved, but the former is yet to be materialized and thus it requires that educational Institutions strive diligently and help students to identify their successful fields. Today’s educational systems have done a commendable job in opening up students to different fields like science, philosophy, literature, arts etc...But mostly, students choose what they perceive better and a field that can assure them a good job with good remuneration. Very few have sought their passion. Let me illustrate this. In today’s world of computers and with development of information technology, students pursuing studies in IT field and computers have increased exponentially from those eons ago. These concentrations come up due to their promising factors. But are these fields sought by the students with genuine interest? The consequences being job dissatisfaction, unsuccessful careers, frustration and guilt. Finally are we not compromising on the productivity of the nation? To avoid the consequences mentioned above, educational institutions have a very important role to play. Academic interests...
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...Passion/Personality * Past Experiences Leading To My Dream Academic Goals …….. p. 5 * Business Administration * SMART Goal Process References …….. p. 6 Looking Toward the Future In the next few years my life will be transitioning. May, 2015, I will be separating from the military and becoming a civilian. Having served for five years in the United States Air Force I know this may be difficult. Yet, I find myself excited to start the process. Lately, I have taken a step back and took a look at my life thus far. From my physical physique, my professional development, and my drive to accomplish my dreams. At twenty five I feel as if the journey to success is just beginning. My goals to reach two hundred pounds (currently 180) is now within reach. Months after my separation date I will be opening my first of hopefully many sneaker boutiques in Scottsdale, Arizona. As of next week I will have completed my first college course towards my degree in Business Administration. With the wide variety of emotions I am experiencing I know this journey will come with ups and downs, and some with high risk. Taking the time to plan for the best but prepare for the worst I believe has put in position to be prepared for whatever may come my way. Personal Goals Maintaining physical shape goes beyond individual health and looks. It also impacts your mental toughness and lifestyle. I chose to workout not for myself, but for my children. I want to be able to set a standard conditioning...
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...At East Los Angeles College (ELAC) I became part of an inspiring community known as the Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement Program (MESA). I met students who were on similar paths to mine: full time students that had to work, had children, and were majoring in a STEM. Before joining the program, the majority of my friends were non-STEM majors. I felt alone in my academics because my friends were not enduring the unique struggles that I was enduring in my STEM courses. It was hard to express my challenges to people who didn't understand my frustration. Joining this program, allowed me to befriend students from various fields of math and science. Having a community of peers with similar struggles provided me with an academic...
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...well in the interview. But when the results were out, the novice friend with an average CGPA got the job but the other friend did not did not get the job. Here I want to raise my point “looks” does it really matter in professional life? Now from the above story line if any one comes to the conclusion that good looks get more priority than academic qualifications in professional life, he or she is just coming to the conclusion in a superficial manner. On the other hand you can’t also assume that success only depends on academic qualification because it is a very controversial topic and many believe that success never depends upon only good grades. There point of view is that if success and opportunities were measured by grades then the corporate world would not ask for bio-data in resumes, where other qualifications are also mentioned. Nor would they interview the prospects in order to find out what they are like as people, rather they would give a blind appointment to the people with the best paper qualifications. So they strongly back up the view that qualifications alone are never enough, success depends upon physical characteristics, personality, and a willingness to work hard. Now, to cover up the whole thing we can say academic qualification is rather a guide to help push us in the direction to success. BACKGROUND: You must...
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...Preparing For Academic Success at the Graduate Level University of Phoenix COM/600 Renee Lemieux 10/26/2014 Preparing for Academic Success at the Academic Level Being successful academically is what students devote their time and efforts to while pursuing a collegiate education at the graduate level. Many find it hard and frustrating to take on such a responsibility at this level because of certain standards of writing, and the time management needed to stay focused on your writing. Becoming prepared for the responsibilities your about to take on can be overwhelming, but in the end you will be rewarded with success in your future, if the proper steps to getting there are taken. Graduate Level Writing At graduate level writing, it is imperative to be readily prepared for the responsibility to meet your goals in academic writing. Graduate level writing will help find your strengths and weaknesses, help construct time management, and manage stress. It takes full commitment to becoming successful as a professional in your writing, and the goal with graduate level writing is just that. There are many characteristics to graduate level writing that stand out more from undergraduate levels of writing. Writing in graduate level form you may find yourself doing more clear concise research, and citing more sources to ensure your research has an accurate conclusion, along with an organized format that can be clearly read. You’ll find yourself citing sources in different...
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...My Hispanic background shaped who I am today. Characteristics including diligence and empathy, provide me with a humble perspective of what success is. Success means making a difference in the world around you. I have learned from experience, that before you can make an impact in the community, find your goals, or develop skills, you must know your passions. For this reason, I have joined various types of competitions and cherish my diverse heritage. Speaking Spanish allowed me an opportunity to represent my culture musically. In high school, I joined the Estudiantina, a musical group with members that sing Spanish songs while playing an acoustic guitar or mandolin. Ultimately, performing in Estudiantina helped me overcome my fear of audiences,...
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...Graduate Study Challenges and Strategies for Personal Success 2you HCS/504 April 8, 2013 Graduate Study Challenges and Strategies for Personal Success Pursuing a graduate degree creates many opportunities and comes with many challenges, such as balancing work and attending school and adjusting to the increased workload of school (M. Schlemper, 2011). Finding balance with time management and stress management can be a challenge within itself. Now that I have decided to make this important decision to pursue my educational goals to obtain a Master’s degree in nursing there were several questions that I had to ask of myself. How am I going to afford school, how do I manage my schedule, how do I keep my family intact and most importantly how do I maintain my sanity? I researched several schools to view the various programs offered. Applied for financial aid and discussed my educational goals with my employer and spouse. Every person has a reason for pursuing a graduate degree, for some it is to enhance their career path and others it is a requirement of their organization. These reasons can be personal or professional, which include a feeling of achievement and personal success and increasing their competency (Plunkett Iwasiw & Keer, 2010). Personal and professional reasons for acquiring a graduate degree was so that I could advance my career path as well as enhance my knowledge base and be able to provide an evidence base practice that is required to keep up with the...
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