SMART Goals
SMART goals stands for goals that are: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Defining goals within these parameters helps ensure that your objectives are attainable within a certain time frame. Below are a short-term and long-term goal for my Winter 2025 clinical placement.
Goal #1
My short-term goal is for within the first 3 weeks, I will have a thorough understanding of the policy and procedures of the long-term care facility and know my role and responsibilities as a first-year nursing student.
Goal #2
My long-term goal during my long-term care clinical placement is to become proficient in basic nursing skills and assessment such as taking a two-part blood pressure reading through receiving critical feedback by April 4, 2025.