N 479 Professional Development Grid/Plan

Name: Daniela Wallace

Date: 4/21/16

In 3-5 years I see myself: as a nurse practitioner and diabetes educator.

Area
Direct
Patient Care
Leadership

Unit Related
Leadership

Strengths
Personality Traits:
-Great communication skills
-Organized/planner
-Compassionate
-Positive attitude

Personality Traits:
-Good listener
-Willing to help others
-Work well under pressure
-Problem solver

Weakness/ Opportunity for

Improvement
Gain confidence while providing
patient teaching.

Improve my prioritization and time

management skills.
Be more assertive.

I am constantly learning that not

everything has to be perfect.

I am perseverant and I will not

stop until I achieve my goals.

I am learning to be patient with

myself and accept that I will
encounter setbacks.

Professional
Activity/
Community
Service

I had the opportunity to observe

a different aspect of nursing
leadership that occurs away
from the bedside.
I had the opportunity to
experience primary prevention
care in youth soccer players in
the community.

Become charge nurse on my unit.

Obtain specialized certifications

such as, ACLS and CRRT.

I am learning to view mistakes as

learning opportunities.

I pay attention to detail.

Leadership
Shadowing
Experience

Become comfortable as I transition

into my role of professional nurse.

Take initiative to be a leader.

I am a goal-oriented and driven

person.

I am dedicated and I put 110%

in everything that I do.

Long term goals/ strategies

3-5 years
Provide quality patient care and
become a trusted nurse on my unit.

Continue to ask for help when

needed as well as delegate.

Professional
Nursing
Development:
Organizations,
Journals/
Certifications
N 479
Book Selection
(based on
strengths and
weaknesses)

Short term goals/ strategies

Present-2years
Develop a routine for delivery of
patient care to help me strengthen
my prioritization skills.

Strengthen my leadership skills

including: delegation, prioritization
and confidence.
Communicating with people
according to their stage of
development and level of
understanding, especially when
working with children.

Pass NCLEX and obtain RN

license.

Certification as a nurse
practitioner.

Obtain membership to critical care

nursing journal.

Certification as a diabetes
educator.

Enhanced my knowledge about

research and baseline testing.

Education:
Cont. Nrsg.
Educ. and/or
plans for
Higher Educ.

Strengthened knowledge
regarding interview strategies.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Continue to work on answering

interview questions effectively.

Become comfortable as I transition

from student into the role of
professional nurse.

Pass NCLEX and obtain RN

license.

Obtain certification to become a

diabetes educator.

Obtain a job at a hospital that offers

a residency program for new
graduates.

Further my education to become a

nurse practitioner, focus care on
low-income diabetic populations.