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WritingGoalsandObjectives8.pptx
Created by Jeannie Short MSN, RN and Jane E. Vincent Ed.D., RN
for
Indiana Wesleyan University
Post-licensure (RNBSN) Program
Edited 4/2013 ©
In completing this self-study, the learner will….
Understand the purpose and benefits of goal development
Differentiate between a goal and an objective
Practice writing goal statements using the S.M.A.R.T. method
Learn to prioritize goal and objective statements
Conclude that evaluation of process and progress is valuable in determining the success of planning appropriate activities/steps to meet each goal.
Defining a Goal
A goal is an outcome to achieve by using specific actions. Goals evolve by identifying a need, establishing a role, or finding a result that you desire to achieve.
A written goal “provides a strong statement of intent and the results to be achieved.”
(Rouillard, 2003, p. ii)
Why do we need goals?
“Goals are an essential part of successfully conducting business and living a rewarding life. Well-defined goals allow you to choose, design, and implement important targets (objectives) necessary to achieve overall desired results (missions).”
Rouillard, 2003, p. xii
Goals…
Give direction
Target expected outcomes
Improve performance levels by setting specific and realistic results to achieve
Enhance teamwork through a unified purpose.
Goals clearly answer the following questions…
What is it you want to achieve?
When will the accomplishment be completed?
Who are the people involved?
How much will it cost?
What resources will be used?
Goals contain the following elements
Action verb
Measurable outcomes
Specific time frame
Resource constraints (money, time, people, equipment, space)
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Let’s look at each of these four elements individually.
Goals begin with an action verb.
Example of an action verb used to express what the desire achievement is:
Goal: To reduce the number of urinary tract infections by 50%...
Action verbs in a goal statement typically follow the word “to.”
Goals state a measurable outcome.
A goal should include a way of knowing how and when an outcome has been reached or achieved.
Example of a measurable outcome:
To reduce the number of urinary tract infections by 50% before the end of the third quarter (Oct. 1).
Goals should include a specific date and time
A specific date and time tells when the goal should be completed.
Example: To reduce the number of urinary tract infections by 50% before the end of the third quarter (Oct. 1).
Goals should address any resources involved or limited
Cost and resource constraints might include money, people, time, environment, or equipment.
Example: To reduce the number of urinary tract infections by 50% before the end of the third quarter (Oct. 1) without any increase cost to unit.
Let’s practice identifying the elements of a realistic goal statement:
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To select five new staff members for the Nursing Standards Committee by November 1st to review NLN guidelines for the prevention of sepsis without increasing the need for paid meeting time. What is the action verb?
Goal Statement:
To select five new staff members for the Nursing Standards Committee by November 1st to review NLN guidelines for the prevention of sepsis without increasing the need for paid meeting time.
GREAT JOB !!!
To select five new staff members for the Nursing Standards Committee by November 1st to review NLN guidelines for the prevention of sepsis without increasing the need for paid meeting time. What is the measurable outcome?
Goal Statement:
To select five new staff members for the Nursing Standards Committee by November 1st to review NLN guidelines for the prevention of sepsis without increasing the need for paid meeting time.
GREAT JOB !!!
To select five new staff members for the Nursing Standards Committee by November 1st to review NLN guidelines for the prevention of sepsis without increasing the need for paid meeting time. What is the specific date?
Goal Statement:
To select five new staff members for the Nursing Standards Committee by November 1st to review NLN guidelines for the prevention of sepsis without increasing the need for paid meeting time.
GREAT JOB !!!
To select five new staff members for the Nursing Standards Committee by November 1st to review NLN guidelines for the prevention of sepsis without increasing the need for paid meeting time. What is the cost or resource constraint?
Goal Statement:
To select five new staff members for the Nursing Standards Committee by November 1st to review NLN guidelines for the prevention of sepsis without increasing the need for paid meeting time.
GREAT JOB !!!
In Review…. Goals are S.M.A.R.T.
Specific
Measurable
Action-oriented
Realistic
Time and Resource Constrained
(Rouillard, 2003)
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Creating Objectives
Now that you know how to write goals; you need to create objectives to assist and direct you in achieving your goals.
But how are GOALS different from OBJECTIVES?
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Objectives are:
Specific actions or plans that help you to attain a stated goal.
They are more narrow than goals
They are very specific with intent
They are behavior-specific
They are tangible
They can be validated
They direct the activity
Well-written objectives…
Speak specifically to the stated goal.
Are sequential steps (listed in order of occurrence) that are taken to actively achieve the stated goal.
Begin with behavioral action verbs that can be observed and measured.
Behavioral objectives allow for appropriate evaluation to occur and to increase clarity in the plan for achieving the goal.
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Let’s look at some behavioral action words:
write
recite
find
state
choose
identify
name
trace
compare
classify
collect
create
assemble
organize
measure
assess
illustrate
research
report
select
prepare
locate
describe
plan
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Let’s try putting goals and objectives together….
You are planning a project that involves making an anniversary scrapbook for an elderly couple. You are going to create the goals and objectives needed to manage this simple project.
Do you remember what you will do first?
You are right !
You will write S.M.A.R.T.
goal statements
and list them in sequential order.
Which goal statement is measurable ?
To research anniversary scrapbook page designs by the end of week one.
To find scrapbook page ideas.
You are right ! Goal #1 is specific and measurable.
Let’s list our 5 goals in sequential order….
1
3
2
5
4
To research anniversary scrapbook designs by the end of week one.
To obtain the needed supplies to create 20 pages
by day three of week two
To establish a budget by the end of week one to not exceed a maximum of $300 for a total of 20 scrapbook pages.
To create all 20 scrapbook pages using the resources purchased by then end of week three.
To schedule a 12 hour block of time for project work that will occur during week three. Date will be set my end of week two.
Now you need specific behavioral objectives to achieve each of these five goals.
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Goal One: To research scrapbook page designs by the end of week one.
Objectives
Call Diane and borrow her scrapbook magazines on Tuesday.
Search the internet for anniversary page ideas and designs throughout week and print ideas for planning notebook.
Call Ruth by Wednesday and arrange a visit to see the scrapbook that she created for her parents.
Visit craft supply store and look at page ideas that the design team has created on Thursday.
List ideas of preferences by the end of week.
Goal Two: To establish a budget by the end of week one to not exceed a maximum of $300 for a total of 20 scrapbook pages.
Objectives
Budget average cost for each page to not exceed budget goal of $300.
Assess supplies at home for each page and list supplies to be purchased.
Assess what can be borrowed from Patti, Diane, Ruth, and Kelly to stay within the budget.
Calculate the cost of paper, photos, and embellishments needed for each page by Friday afternoon.
Goal Three: To obtain the needed supplies for a 20-page scrapbook by day three of week two.
Objectives
Call friends to obtain items to borrow and collect items on day one.
Look for sale coupons at local stores that sell scrapbook supplies on day two.
List all items that need to be purchased on day two.
Purchase paper and embellishments for the scrapbook on day three.
Take pictures to be copied for use in scrapbook while shopping for supplies.
Goal Four: To prepare for a 12-hour block of time for project work that will occur during week three.
Objectives
Complete school paperwork in advance to free up project time.
Ask husband to entertain the kids on the designated block of time.
Postpone plans that might interfere with chosen date for project work.
Goal Five: To create scrapbook project using the acquired supplies by the end of week three.
Objectives
Designate the themes to be included in the scrapbook.
Prioritize the themes and place in order as to how they will appear in the book.
Design a pair of pages for each theme.
Select pictures and journaling for each set of pages.
Assemble page designs in desired order.
Bind the completed pages in the scrapbook.
Evaluation
It is important to evaluate your progress on each Goal as you perform the activities designated by your objectives. This is referred to as formative evaluation. Doing so will enable you to gain feedback on the project as it moves forward.
Evaluation
Following the completion of your project (known as the product) one also needs to perform an evaluation. This process is referred to as summative evaluation. Doing so will enable you to determine if your product (the scrapbook) was completed.
Evaluation
Additionally, and very importantly, summative evaluation provides an assessment for the writer to conclude that further practice is needed in describing intended outcomes.
Reference
Rouillard, L. A. (2003). Goals and goal setting: Achieving measured objectives (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Thomson Course Technology.
