My Career Plan
My Career Plan
Rachel Ann Driscoll
Jacksonville University
My Career Plan
To complete this assignment, I had to take some time to really think about what direction I see my career as a nurse going. I decided obtaining a Masters of Science degree in Nursing for Family Nurse Practitioner and specializing in emergency and/or trauma has been a dream of mine since I first thought of being a nurse. I have outlined below my goals and the step I will have to take to obtain my career goal and selecting a mentor.
Outline
I. Goals to obtaining Masters of Science in Nursing
A. Short-term goals
1. Register for spring classes to continue to obtain my Bachelors of Science in Nursing.
2. Identify 5 different schools that offer online full and part-time programs for Master of Science in Nursing.
3. Request information from all 5 schools
B. Intermediate Goals
1. With in the next 3-6 months, I will attend a review class for BCEN and CPEN, then register for the exams
2. With in the 6-12 months, I will attend a TNCC and ENPC class
C. Long-term Goals
1. In the next 2 years I will complete my Bachelors of Science in Nursing
2. I will complete applications for the 5 different schools that offer online Masters programs.
3. With in 5 years, completion of Masters of Science in Nursing degree
II. Plans for Selection of Mentor
A. Mentor: Maram Afif, ARNP
1. I chose, Maram Afif as my mentor, because she similar values and exhibits the following qualities
a) Extremely knowledgably in nursing procedures and practices
b) Takes time to teach and explain in a manner that anyone can understand
c) Has qualities that exhibit an excellent Leader
2. Benefits gained from this mentorship include critiquing skills and knowledge to grow as a nurse, enhancing my leadership and critical thinking skills for problem solving
3. Selection of 3-4 shifts a month to shadow my mentor
III. Transition to Role as Nurse Practitioner
A. Pros
1. Working in my career goal position
2. Serve as a primary care
Rachel Ann Driscoll
Jacksonville University
My Career Plan
To complete this assignment, I had to take some time to really think about what direction I see my career as a nurse going. I decided obtaining a Masters of Science degree in Nursing for Family Nurse Practitioner and specializing in emergency and/or trauma has been a dream of mine since I first thought of being a nurse. I have outlined below my goals and the step I will have to take to obtain my career goal and selecting a mentor.
Outline
I. Goals to obtaining Masters of Science in Nursing
A. Short-term goals
1. Register for spring classes to continue to obtain my Bachelors of Science in Nursing.
2. Identify 5 different schools that offer online full and part-time programs for Master of Science in Nursing.
3. Request information from all 5 schools
B. Intermediate Goals
1. With in the next 3-6 months, I will attend a review class for BCEN and CPEN, then register for the exams
2. With in the 6-12 months, I will attend a TNCC and ENPC class
C. Long-term Goals
1. In the next 2 years I will complete my Bachelors of Science in Nursing
2. I will complete applications for the 5 different schools that offer online Masters programs.
3. With in 5 years, completion of Masters of Science in Nursing degree
II. Plans for Selection of Mentor
A. Mentor: Maram Afif, ARNP
1. I chose, Maram Afif as my mentor, because she similar values and exhibits the following qualities
a) Extremely knowledgably in nursing procedures and practices
b) Takes time to teach and explain in a manner that anyone can understand
c) Has qualities that exhibit an excellent Leader
2. Benefits gained from this mentorship include critiquing skills and knowledge to grow as a nurse, enhancing my leadership and critical thinking skills for problem solving
3. Selection of 3-4 shifts a month to shadow my mentor
III. Transition to Role as Nurse Practitioner
A. Pros
1. Working in my career goal position
2. Serve as a primary care
References: Anonymous. (2014). Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Room Salaries. Retrieved from http://www1.salary.com/Nurse-Practitioner-Emergency-Room-salary.html Hill, L. and Sawatzky, J. V. (2011). Transitioning Into the Nurse Practitioner Role Through Mentorship. Journal of Professional Nursing, 27, 161-167. Maram Afif, personal communication, October 27, 2014.