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PHI1200 Skill Development Plan Elizabeth Cooper School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Capella University PHI-FXP1200: Philosophy of Problem Solving Kim Carter-Cram December 21, 2023 1

PHI1200 Skill Development Plan Identify three of the learning outcomes (list), including problem solving, that you would like to further develop. For each outcome, complete all elements of the template, following the assignment instructions. Target Skill 1 Specify the outcome you are developing (such as communication, technology, or innovation): Delegation Strengths: Describe your strengths. My communication skills both written and orally are very well versed. I am quite articulate; I can get my point across without sounding condescending or rude while still getting to the heart of the matter. Areas of Improvement: Describe areas of improvement. My biggest area in communication that needs improvement is delegation. As an RN it is imperative, we delegate certain tasks, especially when working with an LPN. This is a tough area for me because I was an LPN for 14 years and I am aware they have an abundance to do under their scope of practice. When a patient asks for pain medicine or needs their dressing changed, most times I just do it myself. I don’t do it myself because I have the time or am not busy, I do it myself because I know the LPN is also busy. There have also been many occasions where I am doing rounds, and a patient needs something while there is other staff at the nurses’ station. I have a habit of just doing these tasks myself even though I could delegate to the LPN or PCT. I am certainly not afraid to delegate or be more assertive, I truly think this is mostly out of habit. As an LPN there was not much delegation, so I have come accustomed to handling most tasks without asking for help or delegating. This is something I have been working on because there have been times where I have delayed my own workflow to complete tasks that should have been delegated. Desired Outcome: Describe your goals around developing this ability during your time at Capella. Think about what improvement of this ability looks like. I think developing this ability will come with time and experience. I know how to delegate, and I know what should be delegated. I think this improvement comes with putting that knowledge into practice. 2

PHI1200 Goal Statement: Write a positive statement that includes your desired outcome and your imagined preferred future after development. I will delegate tasks to the appropriate staff to ensure my work is completed in a timely manner. Practices for Growth Describe 2–3 specific strategies that can be used to develop this ability . 1. Be more conscious of tasks that can be delegated. 2. Practice delegating tasks when appropriate. Action Steps Describe an action plan around developing your selected outcomes that includes things you can do now to begin working towards your goal. What specific actions are needed to acquire knowledge and build upon your ability ? Step 1: Research nursing delegation Step 2: Create a list of tasks that can be delegated and to whom. Step 3: Delegate tasks in the field (Add more if necessary.) 3

PHI1200 Potential Obstacles/Challenges What barriers do you need to overcome to reach your goal? What challenges do you anticipate? I need to overcome the feeling as though I need to do everything on my own, so it is completed quicker. One challenge I currently face that will most likely continue is Some LPN’s still view me as an LPN making delegation more difficult at times. Key Supporters Identify 1–2 individuals that you can check in with, who will provide feedback along the way, and act as trusted supporters. Explain how these supporters will help you meet your goal. Supporter 1. My preceptor has been great at working with me on this issue. Even though I am not on orientation anymore, I can still ask her for support and advice. We typically work the same days, so she is usually the person to give me constructive criticism. Supporter 2. My nurse manager is also a great resource for advice as well. If I have an issue or concern with what I should or should not delegate, I can call or text my nurse manager and ask her for feedback. 4

PHI1200 Supporting University Resources Identify 1–2 university resources that can help you meet your goal and explain how. I found Capella’s time management page to be very helpful. Under the plan and schedule tab there is a section on stepping aside and delegation. In this section it has tactful ways you can delegate or say no to tasks so you can focus on other goals. There is also a presentation that is very insightful. https://campus.capella.edu/time- management/plan-and-schedule Consider the resources you learned about in the course including Career Center resources:  Capella Connect.  Career Exploration & Planning video series.  Resume Builder.  Writing Center.  Center for Academic Success and Excellence. Benefits From Change/Connections to Personal, Academic, and Career Goals Connect your goals around outcomes to three other larger goals: one personal, one academic, and one professional goal. These can be goals you’ve previously identified or new goals. How will your personal development of employability skills impact your larger goals? Being able to delegate tasks can assist me in my professional goals by showing management I am able to take care of my patients while directing my team to appropriate tasks. This could lead to promotions further leading to my personal goal of more income. Delegation skills will not help academically since I cannot delegate my schoolwork to others. However, I can delegate tasks to others to free more time for my education. 5

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