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Real World Interview
ОглавлениеI have been a nurse for almost 60 years. I have come to realize that leadership and a happy life begins with me. As new nurses beginning your career, I suggest you assume leadership and identify your professional and personal goals. Select and add to the professional and personal goals and leadership strategies below. Identify your completion timeframe also.
| Professional Goals | Leadership Strategy | CompletionTimeframe |
|---|---|---|
| PassNCLEX‐RN | Take NCLEX‐RN review courseCheck out, https://ncsbn-external.myabsorb.com/#/public-dashboard, accessed January 31, 2020Practice 60 questions daily and review weak content areas identified on exit examRelieve anxiety with music, exercise, laughter | Take NCLEX‐RN within 2 months of graduation |
| Get first nursing job | Apply to 3 favorite, high quality hospitalsPractice interviewing with friend | Within 3 months of graduation |
| Orient to assigned nursing unit | Review evidence‐based patient care guidelines and 10 most common medications for type of patients you will care forIdentify a mentor to guide your clinical development | |
| Obtain nursing certification in your clinical practice | Review partial list of certifications at, https://nurse.org/articles/nursing-certifications-credentials-list, accessed January 31, 2020 | |
| Identify nursing goals | Obtain higher nursing degree, e.g., BSN, MSN, APN, Ph.D.Become an advanced practice nurse, e.g., www.allnursingschools.com/specialties/advanced-practice-nurse, accessed January 31, 2020Become a travel nurse, e.g., https://blog.bluepipes.com/best-travel-nursing-companies-2019, accessed January 31, 2020Start independent Nursing business, e.g., Jon Haws RN, at, https://nursing.com/contact, accessed January 31, 2020Join hospital or community Board of DirectorsJoin a professional nursing association and contribute to the strength of the nursing profession. | |
| Personal Goals | Dream Big! Choose your goals and lead yourself to the life of your dreams. Your life is waiting!Buy home in safe area. Check there are good schools in area to add to home value | |
| Grow your Net Worth. Calculate it yearly at, www.kiplinger.com/tool/saving/T063-S001-net-worth-calculator-how-to-calculate-net-worth/index.php, accessed January 31, 2020 | ||
| Enroll in 401 K, Roth IRA, or other investment program, earning at a good percentage rate with low fees. Deposit and let your money grow. Don't touch it until you are 65+. Do this and many become a millionaire! | Enroll in 10% automatic payroll deposit immediately in your first job. | |
| Read investment article in Kiplinger's, Consumer Report, Barron's, other, once monthly to build financial investing knowledge. | ||
| Get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week. Do strength training exercises for all major muscle groups at least two times a week www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/expert-answers/exercise/faq-20057916, accessed January 31, 2020 | ||
| Run for Public Office and improve health care, www.dummies.com/education/politics-government/the-requirements-to-run-for-public-office, accessed January 31, 2020 | ||
| Help others, e.g., volunteer at a food pantry monthlyVolunteer as a short‐term Medical Mission Nurse, e.g., www.volunteerhq.org/blog/medical-mission-trips, accessed January 31, 2020 | ||
| Travel the world, enjoy new hobbies, take educational and fun courses, laugh often, enjoy friends and family, etc. |
Remember, leadership and a happy life begins with you. Set your goals and lead yourself to a wonderful life!
Patricia Kelly Vana
Professor Emerita
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, Indiana
