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Module 5 Assignment 2: Professional Development Plan

Name: Aubre Adams Date: 3/26/2019

Overview: Professional Development Plan

This course aims to help you utilize quality improvement processes and management tools to improve client care outcomes, partly by improving the nurse’s working environment as you make and implement good decisions. Now you will apply those processes and tools to yourself by creating a professional development plan.

Look back at your Professional Development Inventory and Leadership Self-Assessment from module one. Use these tools as you develop your own professional development plan for both short term and long term success. You will develop your own personal nursing philosophy, using previously developed philosophies (cite sources). You will then set short term and long term goals keeping in mind intrinsic and extrinsic forces that may aid or hinder your progress.

Submit this assignment on this template and submit as a docx document.

Objectives

 Explain how organizations function.

 Compare and contrast characteristics of leadership and management.

 Apply trends, issues, theories, and evidence as guidelines for management decisions.

 Evaluate effectiveness of communication patterns using specific management situations.

Rubric

Use this rubric to guide your work on the Week 5 Professional Development Plan.

Tasks Target Acceptable Unacceptable

Statement of Philosophy (max 20 points)

(16-20 points) Clear statement of philosophy of nursing (7 points)

(9-15 points) Statement of philosophy of nursing (5 points)

(0-8 points) One or more philosophy statements missing or poorly written (0-5 points)

Clear statement of personal philosophy (6 points)

Statement of personal philosophy (5 points)

Both philosophies clearly reflected in

Both philosophies somewhat

Little or no evidence of

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values, vision, and personal interests (in first assessment tool) (7 points)

reflected in values, vision, and personal interests (in first assessment tool) (5 points)

connections between philosophies and assessment tools (0-3 points)

Use of Assessment Tools to Formulate Goals (max 20 points)

(14-20 points) Detailed completion of Assessment Tools (5 points)

(4-13 points) Completion of Assessment Tools (3-4 points)

(0-3 points) Little or no completion of Assessment Tools (0-2 points)

Clearly-articulated list of at least four prioritized goals based on assessments (5 points)

List of at least four prioritized goals (3 points)

List of at least two goals (0-1 point)

All goals stated in measurable terms (5 points)

Some goals stated in measureable terms (3 points)

No goals stated in measurable terms (0 points)

Dates identified for accomplishing each goal (5 points)

Dates identified for accomplishing most goals (3 points)

No dates identified (0 points)

Specific Strategies (max 20 points)

Identified specific strategies for accomplishing each goal (16-20 points total)

Some strategies that are related to pursuance of goals (11-15 points total)

Vague or no description of strategies (0-10 points)

Priority of Goals (max 20 points)

Priority of each goal consistent with statements of values (16-20 points total)

Goals are related to values (11-15 points total)

Priorities are not indicated and/or goals are not clearly related to values (0-10 points)

References (max 10 points)

At least three references (5 points)

Two references (4 points)

Fewer than two references (0-2 points)

References formatted correctly (APA) (5 points)

Fewer than three APA format errors (4 points)

Three or more APA format errors (0-2 points)

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Format & Organization (max 10 points)

Professional, error- free APA formats, spelling, grammar, use of language, and organization of responses (9-10 points)

Generally acceptable APA formats, spelling, grammar, use of language, and organization of responses (5-8 points)

Error-laden APA formats, spelling, grammar, use of language, and/or lack of organization of responses makes reading difficult (0-5 points)

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Part A. Completion of Assessment Tools

My Vision and Interests

Personal VALUES Influencing FACTORS

Responsibilities- I am responsible for maintaining good grades in school, keeping up with deadlines at work, taking care of my son, and keeping a roof over out head

Commitment - I am very committed to school. A friend of mine told me about this school and it is user friendly. I am committed to finish my MSN.

Personal Experience- Sometimes I find it difficult to juggle work, school, and raising my son, but I am determined to finish without any issues.

Family Member(s) - I don’t have any family in the local area. But I do have friends that I rely on and vice versa. I do not get to see my family as much as I would like to.

Friends- I have a rainbow of friends and they support me going back to school , however, they still rely on me for companionship

Peers- I have very few coworkers I would call a friend or see/ talk to after normal working hours.

Mentors- I had a mentor when I was in RN school and she really pushed me to finish. I had a difficult time in school.

Work-Related- Work keeps me busy, but it does not interfere with my school or personal life. I work a pretty steady 8-4 M-F without travel required.

OPTIONS to Consider PLANNED Accomplishments

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Education – I am currently in the RN-MSN program. I plan to be done with my BSN Spring 2020

Financial Needs- I currently have Pell grants and I use the tuition reimbursement at my job. Whatever those do not cover, I pay the rest out of pocket.

Balancing Personal & Professional Life - My family and friends are supportive of me going back to school, however, I find it sometimes difficult with work, school, being a single parent, and trying to hangout on the weekends from time to time.

As an Individual – Obtaining my MSN in the next 3 years

Leader- Potentially becoming a Nurse Manager

Team Member – Plan to be committed to my team and have an effective communication with them.

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My SWOT Analysis

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

Personal Strengths/Talents – Motivated, hands on, good listener, always willing to learn something new and can adapt to change.

Talents- Competitive in sports such as tennis and bowling

Professional Interests – I am considering switching over to education. I like to teach people that are willing to learn new things

Personal Characteristics- Speaking up for myself in a group setting

Afraid to mess up at work

Professional Development Areas- Develop more confidence in myself.

Speaking up in topics that are in my area of interest

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Learning Experiences - I would love to have an opportunity to work in the ICU. I worked in telemetry for one year and I learned a lot.

Flexibility- My flexibility is very limited once I became a mother. I have a strict schedule Monday- Friday. I can only make plans after I am 100% sure that my child will go with his dad every other weekend.

Planned or Unplanned- I feel that unplanned challenges that present in life are learning opportunities. I learn the most from unexpected things that happen, so I know in the future how to handle them.

Resources and Networks- Resources and networks in nursing are limitless. I am also in the BNA of greater Washington DC, where they also offer scholarships.

Balancing Personal & Professional Life - I work M-F 8-4 PM and I try not to stay late so I can spend time with my son. He is 3 and is also learning. We spend most weekends together. When I don’t have him, I will make plans with friends or go on a short trip.

Fears- There has been a lot of changes at my job and I always fear my position will get cut at work. They have been cutting positions left and right without enough notice. I also fear the upcoming changes with the tuition reimbursement. Right now, they offer each staff 3k a year, and I heavily depend on it.

Competition - The only competition is myself. As long as I work hard and achieve my goals, I feel that I will be fine.

Limiting Factors- Management of time. I like to procrastinate until the last minute and have anxiety when something is due in a few hours.

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My Professional Goals

Write at least one goal in each time category. Write the goal in measurable terms, and list them in order of those that are most important to you to those that are least important.

As a New BSN Graduate With Experience 3 – 5 Years

Currently, I am in the RN-MSN program. I will be obtaining my BSN by Spring 2020 any my MSN in another 2 years.

Still work at current job/position. The current position I work requires a BSN, but since I transitioned from LPN to RN, my boss took the BSN requirement off the job offer. I got the job because they knew I can get the work done.

Completed my MSN

Might think about getting my DNP after the MSN is completed

New Horizons 10 Years Career Accomplishments 25 - 30 Years

Owning an assisted living and living comfortably.

Work PRN as a floor nurse (ICU, ER) to maintain my skills

Be proficient in multiple fields of nursing

Encourage others to pursue nursing.

Possibly have a nursing specialty.

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Part B: Analysis and Conclusions

References, Format, and Organization

Write at least one paragraph (at least three sentences) in response to each of the categories below. (Each space will expand as you type.) Use at least 3 references to support your discussion of each component. The references that you utilize aid in validity of your personal philosophy as well as help to strengthen your argument for prioritization as well as strategies used. Write citations in APA format, and include a references list (in APA format) at the end of the document. (NOTE: To make it easier to distinguish your work from the guiding instructions, use black text.)

Statement of Philosophy

Record your statements of philosophy of Nursing and of personal philosophy. Explain how these are reflected the values, vision, and personal interests that you recorded in your “My Vision and Interests” tool.

Most people would state that the word nurse is synonymous. “Caring and nursing are so

intertwined that nursing would not be nursing without the act of caring “(McDonough, n.d.). My

philosophy of nursing is to maintain my accountability, compassion, and my professionalism. My

personal interest is to serve others and continue my education. This is directly linked with my

personal philosophy to serve others in a compassionate manner. Therefore, I will always try to

improve my nursing skills, so I can provide the best care for my patients.

As a nursing professional for over 10 years, I have seen several personalities and styles that

float throughout the departments, whether they are in nursing, ancillary, or medical staff. It is

apparent to me that even though there are multiple ways of managing care for the patients, each

healthcare director has the best interest of the patient in mind when applying their practice. In out

department which nursing, we employ the 5 C’s of caring which include commitment, conscience,

competence, compassion, and confidence (Roach, 2002).

Use of Assessment Tools to Formulate Goals

Clearly utilize information from the Assessment Tools as the basis for formulating your goals. Develop a list of prioritized goals based on your assessments. Goals must be stated in measurable terms, i.e., how can you tell you have accomplished that goal? Identify dates for accomplishing each goal.

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In spring of 2020, I will be finished my with Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. In 2023, I my

Master’s degree will be completed. In that same year, I plan on purchasing my first home and have

the renovations needed to have my home registered and licensed as an assisted living.

Specific Strategies

Identify specific strategies for accomplishing your goals. Give specific examples for accomplishing your goals, including resources and major intermediate steps.

To achieve my goal of completing my BSN in spring 2020 and continue straight through to

the MSN program, I plan on doing this so by not taking any breaks. I will continue to maintain a

hearty, personal and professional balance in life. I will continue to manage my stressful schedule

by including healthy options such as rest, exercise, and music. ‘The most autonomous and self-

determined form of motivation is based on intrinsic regulation” (Hartman, Dohle, and Siegrist,

2015).

Priority of Goals

Explain how the priority of your goals is consistent with your statements of values. Explain how your goals are congruent with each other and with your values.

The priorities of my goals are consistent with my statements of values as it demonstrates

determination, knowledge, perseverance, and service to others. My goals reinforce one another.

Once I obtain my Master’s degree, it will open more doors for me to having more accessibility in

opening my own assisted living. I will have the knowledge I need to pursue this goal.

References

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Hartman, C., Dohle, S., & Siegrist, M. (2015). A self-determination theory approach to adult’s

healthy body weight motivation: A longitudinal study focusing on food choices and

recreational physical activity. Psychology & Health, 30(8), 924-948. DOI:

10.1080/08870446.2015.1006223.

McDonough, D.S. (n.d). Caring: The core of nursing practice. Retrieved from:

https://www.hurstreview.com/blog/caring-the-core-of-nursing-practice

Roach, S. (2002). Caring, the human mode of being: A blueprint for the health professions. (2nd

rev. ed.). Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Hospital Association Press.

https://www.hurstreview.com/blog/caring-the-core-of-nursing-practice

Module 5 Assignment 2: Professional Development Plan