NURS 362: Professional Development Plan

Goal Statement: To gain fundamental nursing experience, continue to develop nursing skills, and continue to both broaden and strengthen my
knowledge as a professional nurse by seeking out opportunities and employment in diverse healthcare facilities that support all nursing specialties.
Elements
Clinical Practice
Leadership
Professional Development
Objective(s): Describe what
Objective(s):
Objective(s):
Objective(s):
you want to accomplish in
Obtain employment as a
Select and observe an
Apply to the RN-BSN
your first two years in
RN as part of a RN newexperienced, proficient
program at California State
practice.
grad program in medicalRN within a RN new grad
University Fullerton in
surgical nursing
program as a role model
Fullerton, CA.
Gain a strong
Observe preceptor that
Be admitted into the RNbackground in medicalexemplifies all the
BSN program at CSU
surgical nursing
important aspects of a
Fullerton
proficient
RN
once
I
gain
Become competent in as
Complete my Bachelors
employment as an RN
many nursing skills as
degree in Nursing
Always demonstrate
possible
Research Masters degrees
leadership skills in the
If unable to gain
programs in some sort of
clinical setting
employment in medicalmental health field, such as
Always advocate for my
surgical nursing, possibly
addiction studies, substance
volunteer in this field at a
patients
abuse or other type of
hospital to gain
Plans/Strategies
counseling field
Plans/Strategies: Describe
experience or gain
Get accepted into an RN
Apply to Masters Degree
the actions that you will take
employment as a
new-grad
program
and
program
to achieve your objective.
hospital nurse aide to
choose a good role
Plans/Strategies
move my way up to an
model.
Apply to RN-BSN nursing
RN position
Once employment begins,
program at CSU Fullerton
Plans/Strategies
look
up
to
preceptor
as
a

Continue to do well in school

Strengths: Describe the

Work
to
develop
my
role
model.
strong points about yourself
Graduate from the LPN-RN
resume
Ensure to ask as many
that make you such a great
nursing program
Research RN new-grad
questions as I can
nurse.
Study for NCLEX starting
programs around my
Seek out as many
soon after graduation
future residence in El
learning opportunities as
Apply to take NCLEX in CA
Monte, CA
possible
as soon as receive transcript
Apply to these programs Strengths:
with ADN degree posted
Practice as many skills
Very observant
Take & pass NCLEX exam
as possible in the clinical
Not afraid to ask
Research which Masters
setting & outside of
questions
programs are available and
setting
Eager to learn
which one I want to apply for
Strengths:
Honest & assume
Stay focused on my studies
Strong clinical
responsibility for
by waiting to start a family at
experience background
actions/mistakes
least until finish Bachelors
in medical-surgical

Skills/competencies:
Describe the skills and
competencies you bring to the
role.

Areas targeted for growth:

From your own self
assessment, describe what
areas in yourself that you
would like to strengthen.

nursing from LPN & LPNRN transition programs

Enjoy learning & easily
taught
Reliable, dependable, &
flexible
Honest & assume
responsibility for
actions/mistakes
Always searching to
improve self
Advocate for my patients
Communicate well
Hard-working
Experienced in
medication
administration
Skills/competencies:
Strong clinical
experience background
in medical-surgical
nursing from LPN & LPNRN transition programs
3 years of CNA
experience & over 1 year
of LPN experience
Medication
administration
Knowledgeable in
medical-surgical nursing
Areas targeted for growth:
Time management skills
Planning/prioritizing
Improve accuracy/speed
of nursing skills
Confidence in clinical
setting

Seek out learning

opportunities
Communicate well
Accept feedback for
improvement
Skills/competencies:
Co-vice president of the
Student Nurses
Association (SNA) for
Kapiolani Community
College
Experienced in organizing
volunteer opportunities for
college nursing student
body
Good teamwork and
collaboration skills
Worked as part of a
healthcare team for many
years
Areas targeted for growth:
Delegation because have
not had much experience
with this
Patient and family
teaching
Seeking out leadership
activities in the clinical
setting, such as leading
patient group teachings
Work on stress reduction
techniques
Work on controlling
nervousness
Improve public speaking
skills
Confidence as a leader in
clinical setting

degree
Strengths:
Valedictorian of LPN program
Salutatorian of LPN-RN
Transition Program
Cumulative GPA of 3.93
Enjoy learning new things
Eager to learn
Flexible
Strong desire to further my
education
Determined
Hard-working
Punctual
Dedicated
Skills/competencies:
Obtain good grades
Many years of experience
being a student
Experienced in applying to
college programs
CNA experience
LPN experience
RN clinical experience
Participated in many
volunteer opportunities
Areas targeted for growth:
Improve study habits-do my
best to avoid procrastination
Avoiding cramming
Time management
Planning study times
Ensure quiet environment for
studying
Decrease distractions as
much as possible during set
study times