Professional Goals As A Family Nurse Practitioner

I have many goals I would like to pursue in my adventurous journey to becoming a nurse practitioner. First, I will be entering the Traditional Nursing Program next fall. I'm very excited because this will give me a chance to start out by getting my RN (registered nurse) degree. This program is supposed to have rigorous classes and will have a lifelong term care. This degree will approximately take two years. As well as enrolling in the nursing program, I will be completing my AA Degree. I currently have sixteen credits from college credits from CIS (college in the school) credits. I currently am taking fifteen credits, so I only have to take twenty-nine more credits to graduate will my AA Degree.

My motivation for pursuing a career in Family Care Nurse Practitioner comes from my various work experience, education, and life experiences. When I first started nursing school I followed a Family Care Nurse Practitioner at the clinic inside of U of L Hospital. I followed her only for a few hours but within this time, I knew that someday I wanted to have a career as a Nurse Practitioner in a hospital with patients of all ages, genders and ethnicity, as well as with the full range of medical problems.

Factors contributing to the application of a master's program in nursing are to intellectually challenge myself, broaden my scope of practice and comprehension as a registered nurse. I recently graduated with my bachelors in nursing and have worked as a registered nurse for close to seven years. I became a registered nurse to help people. I feel my nursing career has rewarded me personally each and everyday. When someone tells me "thank you" and appreciates my kindness and understanding I leave work feeling fulfilled. I would like the opportunity to continue to feel this way by enhancing my understanding of medicine. By becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner, I would be able to bridge between being a nurse and a physician. I would be able

I am starting the Family Nurse Practitioner program this fall in order to further advance my career as a nurse while pursuing my passion. I have been a medical-surgical and intermediate care nurse for the past four years. Along my journey as a nurse I have experienced many different roles from floor nurse, preceptor, to supervisor. My favorite role I had as a nurse was on the glycemic unit which I had the privilege to help get up and running.

This paper will discuss and provide information about the role of a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in a physician’s clinic within a rural area. Due to the increased demand for primary care providers, it is important to discuss the FNP role within the healthcare system. The Association of American Medical Colleges estimates a shortage of 46,000 primary care physicians by the year 2025 (AAMC, 2015). The increased provider shortage and gaps within the rural areas provide a promising future for FNPs with the ability to provide primary care for the underserved. In America’s ever changing healthcare industry, FNPs are working in rural clinics across the nation in order for patients to have access to high-quality, cost-effective care.

I decided to further my nursing career by going back to school to obtain a graduate degree in Family Nurse Practitioner. For me, it was a logical choice, as I love to help my patients to the most of my ability but at the same time I felt limited by my current scope of practice. A degree in FNP will enable and equip me with the knowledge and skills to care for a wide range of patient population. It will also place me in a position of leadership to bring about much needed changes and advocacy in patient care and also for nursing as a profession.

My first Nursing Career goal is to complete my education here at St. Francis College to obtain my Bachelors of Science in Nursing and to pass my NCLEX exam. After passing the NCLEX I would like to work as a Registered Nurse in a hospital in or around New York City. While working as a Registered Nurse I would like to gain experience in the field to finally decide what aspect of Nursing I would like to specialize in. My overall goal right now, is to work as an RN and to go back to school to become a Nurse Anesthetist. Within my career my goals are to do my job to the best of my ability. I want to help as many patients as I possibly can and make their experience in the hospital the best it can be.

Completing my Bachelor of Science Nursing degree has been a great achievement that I am proud and grateful to complete. I completed my Associate Degree in Nursing seven years ago. When reflecting professional competency and what it meant as a new registered nurse I connected it to being competent in my new specific nursing skills related to direct patient care. Over the last twenty months I have grown through each course professionally and personally. I was able to bring to the bedside more knowledge and questioning how and why I am doing what I am doing expecting a specific outcome. My confidence has grown to a higher level of professional competency. My focus has shifted to not only specific skills but now as a leader and what I can

According to Shekleton, Preston, and Good (2010), leadership growth must be supported by the building blocks of leadership development activities. Some activities that enable leadership skills might involve a leadership program or a leadership conference. Another way that identifies leadership skill accomplishment is obtaining certification in a specialty area. One of my professional goals is to obtain my Nurse Executive board certification by the year 2017 begins.

During this week I identify my future plans on continuing my education to become a Family Nurse Practitioner, I am researching about the programs in different universities and I will be selecting the appropriated program for me. I thought about all the changes in my life since I started nursing school in 2012, I thought about all my mistakes during my first year as a new nurse and how much I have learn in this time. Now, I am thinking on all the new knowledge and skills that I will acquired when I become a Nurse Practitioner and I feel a little scare but excited at the same time. I had the same feeling when I receive my letter of acceptance for nursing school, and also for the RN to BSN program. As I am finishing this program, I feel more prepare

I recently graduated at the top of my class from Broward College and received an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. As a nursing student I gained the essential skills that are necessary to provide quality patient care. Throughout my clinical rotations and academic background I learned the importance of teamwork and collaborating with others in order to deliver safe patient care and provide vital patient education. I also possess a

After many years with restraints that bounded me with limited nursing practice and fewer chances of career advancement became the motivating factor for me to seek higher educations. The year 1999 was the turning point of my nursing career. I became a registered nurse. As an RN I took advantage of career advancement that my employer offered. I took on internship in telemetry and medical emergency nursing. My experience in the telemetry department afforded me the opportunity to work as charge nurse, float to ICU and care for patients with a wide variety of diseases, and multiple cormorbities . My years in the ED taught me how to work independently with the supervision of emergency medical physicians and apply my critical thinking skills to

I believe this about nursing, it is not just a profession but merging of passionate and holistic care. My desire to become a nurse sprouted when I went for a mission trip to a Leprosy Hospital near my home town in India. There was still social stigma against leprosy and so called “Leprosy Sanatorium” was isolated from rest of the world with a huge wall. I remember carrying a bag of clothes collected by my mother for the patients there. I was deeply touched by the smile and gratitude patients showed to the nurses caring for them and cleaning their wounds. That is when I decided that I want to become a nurse. Another reason for my decision to become a nurse is my brother, who is also a nurse. His experiences and stories from hospital inspired me and made me realize that nursing is truly for me. I joined one of the prestigious Universities in India for my BSN through merit and scholarship and I graduated at the top of my class. After graduation I worked in various acute care settings and also as a clinical instructor in India.

To accomplish great things, you must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe”. I have given great consideration and planning into continuing my education and pursing an advanced degree in nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Over the last nine months, I have researched many advanced practice nursing programs and UAB offers the MSN online program of my interest. The online program will enable the opportunity to continue working and allow for the application of newly learned principles and skills to my every day nursing practice. I believe UAB will offer the opportunities required to excel as a mastered-prepared nurse. The Family Nurse Practitioner specialty is my primary area of interest. Becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner will give me the advanced training needed to provide primary care, preventive health services, and education to all ages. My second choice is the Adult-Gero Nurse specialy program. As an adult gero nurse practitioner I will deliver the same services and care as a family nurse practitioner with the exception to the pediatric population.

My nursing career began in 1980. Armed with a BSN, my early career was spent as a staff nurse on the medical-surgical units of two, large teaching hospitals in Boston. When my knowledge, skill, and confidence grew, I then became the nurse manager of an in-patient unit of the health service of a large, prestigious university. In addition to direct patient care, I had leadership and administrative roles as well as mentoring new nurses. I later transitioned into the role of Occupational Health nurse at a small community hospital. My duties included screening prospective employees, safety and health education, as well as follow-up of work-related injuries. After a brief hiatus from nursing, I became a home care and hospice nurse. It was then that I discovered what I enjoyed most about nursing was the hands on, caring connection I made with my patients. Based on my diverse experiences and love of nursing, I wanted to share my knowledge and skills with those wanting to pursue nursing. I have been a PN nurse educator for the past nine years. My long-term goal is to remain in academic nursing education, moving to an ADN program. In doing so, I must take the recommendation of the Institute of Medicine (IOM, 2010), for nurses to achieve higher levels of education. As a master’s prepared nurse, I will be equipped with the knowledge and skill necessary to educate the future nursing workforce.