SMART goals are goals we set for ourselves that are reasonably set to accomplish in a certain time frame. It stands for;
- Specific
- Measurable
- Actionable
- Realistic
- Time-bound
Goal #1
During my first clinical semester in the winter, my top goal is to make sure to ask for help when I am uncertain about a situation. I will ask peers, supervisors and experienced nurses as I am the type of person to get very shy when I need help. I know I can become better at asking for help or clarification before the end of the semester in April.
Goal #2
Within my first clinical semester, I will strive to educate my patients on their treatment plans, diagnosis’ as well as answering their questions to the best of my abilities. I plan on accomplishing this goal by the end of the winter semester in April.
Goal #3
I will become better at learning to write detailed charts of patients after each interaction or new information I find about them before the end of the winter semester in April.