Goal 1
Overcoming Procrastination
By the end of my 2025 winter clinical placement, I will have established a daily routine to stop procrastinating and consistently finish all my assignments and tasks at least a day before their deadlines. I will use a planner to track my priorities, check my progress weekly, and dedicate 4 hours each day to focused, uninterrupted work. By breaking tasks into smaller parts, I will make this a habit, ensuring I no longer struggle with procrastination by the end of the placement.
Breakdown of my S.M.A.R.T Goal
- S (Specific): I’ve clearly stated what I want to achieve—stopping procrastination, finishing tasks ahead of deadlines, using a planner, dedicating 4 hours each day to focused work, and breaking tasks into smaller parts.
- M (Measurable): I can track my progress each week and check if I’m finishing tasks early. I’ll also see if I’ve built the habit by the end of my placement, which shows I’ve made a real change.
- A (Achievable): The goal is realistic. I’ve broken it down into manageable steps (planner, focused work, task breakdown) that I can definitely stick to, making it something I can realistically achieve before my placement ends.
- R (Relevant): This goal is important to me because it directly impacts how well I manage my time and workload during my clinical placement, helping me succeed both academically and personally.
- T (Time-bound): I’ve given myself a clear deadline, that is, by the end of my 2025 winter clinical placement. This ensures that I have a clear timeframe to work within.
Goal 2
Building Confidence in Cross-Cultural Communication
By the end of my 2025 winter clinical placement, I will be more confident when talking with people from different cultural backgrounds. To do this, I’ll aim to have at least three conversations a week with people from outside my cultural group, attend cultural competence workshops, and keep a journal to reflect on the conversations and improve any communication barriers. This will help me build better rapport with patients and communicate more effectively in my nursing practice.
Breakdown of my S.M.A.R.T Goal
S (Specific): I want to build more confidence in talking to people from different cultural backgrounds. To do this, I’ll have at least three conversations a week with people from outside my cultural group, attend cultural competence workshops, and keep a journal to reflect on the conversations and any communication barriers I face.
M (Measurable): I’ll measure my progress by tracking the number of conversations I have each week (at least three), noting the workshops I attend, and using my journal to reflect on my growth and identify areas for improvement.
A (Achievable): This goal is definitely achievable because I can set aside time for conversations each week, attend workshops, and spend time journaling. These are all manageable tasks that I can commit to.
R (Relevant): This is really important for me because improving cross-cultural communication will help me connect better with patients in my nursing practice and make sure I can provide the best care, no matter their cultural background.
T (Time-bound): I want to have achieved this by the end of my winter clinical placement . This gives me a clear deadline to work towards, and I can track my progress throughout that time.