Personal Success Paper

As time changes so does the nursing profession. From the early 1900’s until now nursing has evolved and has become more complex and well educated. Due to technology, advanced medicine, and having more skills acquired nursing has blossomed into a worthy profession. From caregiving, being a decision maker, communicator, patient advocate, and teacher nursing has more then one role in patient care.

I am pleased to state that I have been a registered nurse for forty years. At this moment, I continue working in nursing while pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. My intended month of completion is October 2012. My experience in nursing education has motivated me to continue my education and pursue a Masters degree in a nursing related field commencing in 2013. Thus, in terms of my career planning, my education is a crucial part to my professional development. Extending and deepening one's education, especially within the career field of one's choice, can only bring upon additional professional opportunities as well as opportunities for personal growth. My career planning includes building upon my decades of experience in obstetrics, my particular area of specialty, expertise, and passion, with the assistance and addition of higher education. I believe in terms of career planning, my strengths include foresight, preparation, internal motivation, and focus.

When I first decided to expand my education, it had been so long since I had been to school, and I was very hesitant. I talked at length about my decision with my husband and with his encouragement, decided to enroll but still was not quite sure which degree program to enroll in. I knew that this was something that I had always wanted to do since I obtained my Associates Degree in Nursing, but I did not have the courage, nor did I want to give up the time with my family and children. I second guessed my abilities and my knowledge because it had been so long since I had been in college. Now that my children are about to graduate high school and

Returning back to school was a very natural decision for me. It seemed to be the next logical step in my personal and career goals. My ultimate goal is to be happy and healthy and be a good provider and role model. With that set aside for now, my next goal is to be financially stable and able to provide for my family in ways that my family was not able to provide for me. I definitely expect to work for what I want and earn every bit of it. The most recent motivator was that my company was willing to contribute a huge chunk of the yearly tuition, therefore removing some financial burden. This makes me feel like they truly care about my future and they really want to see me succeed.

For this paper, there are 2 interviews required that are related to the nursing careers. The two interviews that were conducted were from a Charge Nurse, and from a Head Nurse. Each of the interviews are discussed in detail below, separately.

The national shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs) has helped generate formidable interest in the nursing profession among people entering the workforce and those pursuing a career change. According to a report issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service in 2002, the national population is continuing to grow and age and medical services continue to advance, so the need for nurses will continue to increase. They report from 2000 to 2020 the predicted shortage of nurses is expected to grow to 29 percent, compared to a 6 percent shortage in 2000. With the projected supply, demand, and shortage of registered nurses and nursing salaries ever-increasing, the nursing profession can offer countless opportunities. But first one must

Going back to college was a huge decision for me. I was nervous about what classes were to come and how hard they may be. I had to decide to take the high road and better my future for my family. Juggling work, school, and being a single mom of a two-year old has been tough, but I have enjoyed learning to reach my ultimate goal of graduation.

This paper will attempt to identify my development plan starting with the beginning of my nursing career. The purpose of the paper is to determine my growth and professional goals by outlining my individual accomplishment's and career progression.

I made the decision to go back to school for many different reasons. I saw it as an opportunity to continue my education, potentially make more money in my career and prove to myself that I could accomplish this goal. Even after, placing this personal goal on hold for the past ten years, having three children and working. I knew this would definitely help me in the long run. It has always been dream of mine to graduate from college. To do what only two of my family members before me have done. Growing up in Compton, California. College wasn't an option for most, however I was fortunate enough to have parents who believed in me and my sisters and really pushed us to continue to further our education. I believe moving forward if I stay persistent

There are a multitude of ways that you can find to help you succeed academically. College can be a scary thing especially whenever you are new and don’t know people or are working and attending class. Truth is life is stressful and college adds to the stress, but there are ways to minimize the stress level of college and get your assignments turned in on time while maintaining a high GPA.

Carter, C., Bishop, J., & Kravits, S. L. (2011). Keys to Effective Learning. Study Skills and Habits for Success (6th ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection database.

I always remember my father telling me that you do not appreciate and value what you have until you lose it. The thing I value and appreciate now is going back to school. I did not finish my education when I was in high school, but now I am studying so I feel that I have another chance to make my dream true. I am a first generation college student in my family including my parents and eight siblings. Before joining California State University, San Marcos, I always felt that I am missing something important in my life, but now it is my chance to be successful and make my whole family proud. Thus, I do not want to waste it even though it is not easy to study since I am a busy mother of four children. This is my last year in CSUSM and my major

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) published several recommendations on how best to meet the challenges of an rising patient population while the number of available nurses decreases Among these are to increase the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80% by 2020, double the number of nurses with a doctorate by 2020, and ensure that nurses engage in lifelong learning (IOM Report, 2011). This paper will identify how I see myself coinciding with these suggestions, and will point out how heightening my education will help me complete in the current job market and how it will affect my role in the future of nursing.

As a mother, I must choose wisely my priority in which will benefit myself to contribute to my family. Returning to college was the best choice for a better living, and contribution to the rest of

The decision of returning to school while continuing to work could be a challenging one. To balance your time to fulfil all requirements among school and work is what I find myself challenging with today. As this would be my first distance education course I have yet to learn the right balance. I find myself falling behind with my studies. Working with a small clinic with a handful of employees I tend to leave more availability to work then I should. With a recent purchase of a house and the obligations that go with it play an important impact as to how much I need to work. As well as having young children that are of school age helping them with their homework and their extracurricular activities has a huge influence as well. I have yet to