Krystal Gonzalez
HCS/301
September 13, 2014
Laura Sarff
Personal Goals
Goal setting is a process for thinking about your future, and for motivating yourself to turn your vision of this future into reality (Nikitina, 2012).Would you set out on a journey with no real idea of your destination? Probably not! Becoming an intensive care unit (ICU) nurse is my professional short term goal and obtaining my master degree in nursing is my long term goal. My personal short term goals are to pay off debt and save money from each paycheck. My long-term personal goal is to have a down payment saved to buy property as an investment. In order to achieve these goals one must have developed strategies and skills to reach our …show more content…
Although I have several years as a telemetry nurse, I would need to take critical care classes to help in transferring to a critical care unit. I will need to work with managers and supervisors to make my goals more achievable will be the next step. By showing my strengths and strengthening my weaker skills will enhance the opportunity to become a part of the intensive care unit. Reaching my short term goal is a milestone to reaching my long term goal in getting my master’s degree. Completing my BSN is another milestone to reaching my goals. I know that reaching my goals will take time but with dedication, family love, and especially their support will help me in pursuing my goals. By prioritizing and not procrastinating will aid in achieving my goals and the only way to obtain a successful outcome. There are no shortcuts for achievement of goals, constant hard work, determination, and dedication is a …show more content…
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