Short Term Goals For Nursing

Nursing involves alleviating suffering by doing a diagnosis and treatment of human response, preventing illness and injury to individuals, populations and communities. The professional growth in the provision of patient care depends on setting goals that contribute to development of the career and skill enhancement as the caregiver. Goals in the nursing profession can be short term or long term. Short term goals are those that are achievable in a short time frame and more immediate as they take one to two years. They help in reaching long term goals.
Short Term Goals.
The personal characteristics acquired during the study of the profession lays the foundation for nursing career. My first short term goal will be to acquire personal qualities

This will ensure there is provision of education on medicines and their side effects hence fostering patient compliance. I will also set achievable goals by attending seminars and training workshops covering a range of topics concerning healthcare provision to patients.
Long Term Goals.
Learning is considered a long term goal as it helps in continuity and evolution professionally (Thibault, 2011). It is important for me to be updated for best possible care provision. I will achieve this by developing interest to study towards attainment of highest levels of education for example PHD programs, attending education forums hosted by different universities, workshops and health seminars. My other long term ambitions include joining nurses’ professional organizations, administration duties and management skill acquisition and job promotions.
Moreover, I will endeavor to promote safe and better working environment by identification of obstacles and challenges. I will achieve this by identifying these challenges by foreseeing and developing a contingency plan. This is essential as it aids in improving the working environment for all patients and healthcare