SMART goals

Goal 1. After the first couple clinical days next semester, I will develop effective communication skills with patients and the healthcare team by engaging in at least two patient interaction each clinical day where I ask the patient about their concerns, preferences or assist with needs and communicate relevant information to the healthcare team. To find areas for growth, I will keep track of my encounters and go over them with my instructor to continue to improve. In order to work with patients and get social support when I need it, I believe it is crucial for nurses to have strong relationships with individuals around them.

Goal 2. By the end of my clinical semester my goal is to complete a proper head to toe assessment, guaranteeing accuracy in the evaluation of all important aspects. I will accomplish this by going over assessment methods before every clinical day, improving my skills, and getting instructor input while working clinical shifts for overall improvement in my nursing skills.