Running Head: PERSONAL GOALS

Personal Goals

Kelly Walters

University of South Florida

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Personal Goals

The short term and long term goals I have chosen are important to me because they allow

me the opportunity for guidance and support for a successful future in my career. These goals are

both sustainable as well as challenging; giving me the opportunity to always strive for

improvements. I hope to attain these goals in a timely manner and have the support from my

coworkers in the hospital along the way.

Short Term

Within 1 year, I am going to be working on a Medical-Surgical floor as an RN, which

will allow me to learn a wide variety of nursing skills as well as gaining my knowledge

for patient care.

Within 2 years, I am going to acquire my Medical-Surgical certification as an RN, which

will provide me with the knowledge to be more efficient and knowledgeable when caring

for patients.

Long Term

Within 4 years, I am going to be working on a Labor and Delivery or NICU floor as an

RN, which will allow me to practice nursing care and knowledge to a specific patient

population.

Within 6 years, I am going to be applying for and completing my degree as an ARNP,

which will allow me the opportunity to specialize in caring for mothers and babies in the

hospital setting.