Professional Development Plan What are your goals for the next 6 months? o My goals include taking and passing the NCLEX within a month after graduating, finding a job, and enrolling in a BSN program. How do you plan to achieve your goals for the next 6 months? o I don’t plan on taking a break once the semester is over. I will continue to study daily to ensure that the knowledge is still fresh in my head for the NCLEX. Once I feel confident enough to take the exam, I will schedule it and pass on the first try. Afterwards, I will apply to positions I’m interested in such as the ICU. I will enroll into a BSN program once I land a job and feel comfortable to work and continue my education. What are your goals for the next 3 years? o I will have completed my BSN, RN and after obtaining enough ICU experience, I would like to start travel nursing. How do you plan to achieve your goals for the next 3 years? o Finding a balance between online school and work is essential. I want to master as many clinical skills as possible in the ICU setting in order to build a good foundation for traveling. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? o I can’t say for sure where I will be in 10 years, but I do see myself working in education. I would like to use my respiratory background towards education. Which professional organizations do you belong to? o American Association for Respiratory Care Do you presently belong to an organization which is related to your future nursing career such as the Critical Care Nursing Organization, Emergency Room Nurses Org. Pediatric Nursing Association, etc. o Currently, no What are the Standards and Scope of Practice of the Nurses in your future career? o Standards of care include assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The scope of practice is extensive but includes assessing patients, administering medications and providing treatments, assisting physicians in procedures, and collaborating with the healthcare team. What are the requirements to be certified in your future career? o CCRN – critical care registered nurse How do you plan to achieve the certification? o I need to obtain at least 2 years of experience in the ICU and then take the CCRN exam. Which professional competencies do you hold? Such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.? o BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP Which professional competencies do you plan to obtain in the next 6 months? o I plan on obtaining as many competencies as possible. Have you participated in a professional activity? If so, what have you done? o I have not.