...Material Personal and Professional Challenges Matrix Worksheet Use the following matrix to describe three personal and three professional challenges. For each challenge, describe time and stress management techniques along with personal development resources that may help a nurse overcome these challenges. |Personal Challenge |Time Management Technique |Stress Management Technique |Personal Development Resources | |Example: Balancing work and family |Use a calendar or organizer to plan my |Take regular family vacations. |Family counseling and self-help books | |responsibilities |schedule. | | | |Balance between work and study |I will use my planner to create a schedule for |Take time off to take care of myself such as |Read time management and stress relieve books. | | |the whole month and update it as needed. |spend time with family and have at least an | | | | |hour daily of quite time to relax. | | |Maintain Personal Health...
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...The Winding Road to Success HCS/504 01,23,2012 Dr. Tracy Lane The Winding Road to Success The winding road to success is a road that leads to personal and professional growth. This road is not a road without challenges or obstacles. Her professional goal of becoming a health care organization’s administrator or chief executive officer is dependent on successful completion of her graduate degree in Master’s of Health Administration. Her dreams of completing a master’s degree and subsequently earning a doctoral degree have been her personal goals for many years. Achieving both her personal and professional goals would amplify her professional career. Pursuing her graduate degree has been a personal goal of hers dating back to her adolescent years. She is a strong advocate for continuing education and firm believer that education is the key to success. Openjuru (2011) stated “lifelong learning and lifelong education are two concepts that aim at widening access to and the participation of adult learners in the acquisition of new knowledge, skills, values and attitudes” (p. 55). She chose to pursue her graduate degree to improve her job skills and performance, advance her career, increase her financial earnings, and to influence her family’s desire to achieve more. According to a study conducted by Schlechter and Milevsky (2010) “parents with higher levels of education are effecting their children’s...
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...and relevancy of personal ethics in relation to psychology, principles, and the Code of Conduct. Third addresses how this author intends to apply psychological principles to personal, spiritual, social, and organizational issues. Fourth focuses on how ethics affects psychological knowledge and principles in relation to personal growth, health, and development. The last point investigates the advantages of psychology, and the role ethics play in the pursuit of a degree in psychology. Results of the Ethic Awareness Inventory The ethic awareness inventory provides an understanding of the ethic style of an individual and challenges this person face working with different ethical perspectives. The scoring process of the EAI includes four categories of character, obligation, results, and equity. The results for the EAI of this author for each category includes a scoring rate for character as a 9, obligation was a four, results included the score of -2, and equity produced a score of -11 (The Williams Institute for Ethics and Management, 2008). The character score illustrates a high regard to elements of goodness and not the act of doing good work. The challenges of this high score in this category include evaluating the perspectives of opportunities of other people or organizations to develop ethics. The obligation category entails three elements of universal value of ethics in any circumstance, respect for others, and promoting individuality. Challenges in the obligation...
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...Professional Development Plan Professional Nursing Practice November 28th, 2009 Nursing philosophy is a theoretical foundation that serves as a frame of reference to provide guidance and direction for the clinician. Many nursing scholars including Patricia Benner have contributed to the nursing philosophical base. My personal nursing philosophy is shaped by the early pioneers in nursing to promote health and achieve optimal state of wellness for the patients. An individual value and beliefs system plays an integral role in delivering nursing care. My personal values and beliefs have guided me throughout my nursing profession. During my nursing career, I have carefully examined different pathways to achieve higher education to maximize my potential as a health care provider. This paper will discuss my personal philosophy of nursing including values and beliefs; roles of a baccalaureate prepared nurse including role transition with new opportunities available; two professional short term and long term goals including barriers and challenges; develop a strategic plan to accomplish these goals within five years. In my daily practice as a registered nurse, my focus is directed by my philosophical beliefs to promote wellness for each individual. As a clinician, I respect the values of the early philosophers who have outlined the responsibilities of the nursing profession. Based on the guidelines of the philosophers, a clear understanding of each patient’s physiological...
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...Graduate Study Challenges and Strategies for Personal Success Introduction to Graduate Study in Health Sciences/HCS504 John Dean Graduate Study Challenges and Strategies for Personal Success Many people nowadays want to accomplish many things in their lives for personal and professional growth. Some people can achieve these goals, but others have obstacles that come along the way in where their dreams can either change or diminish. Even though some goals/dreams do not come true I believe that we should never give up because who knows what can come along. My personal and professional goals at this time are to accomplish my Master’s degree and advance into the DNP program. Another personal goal is to get into one of the good hospitals in the city and work as a nurse with babies or Pediatrics. The third personal goal is to get married and have a family. These three goals are some of my main goals at this point in my life, especially to have a family, as I am at a point in my life that family becomes important. I know there will be some obstacles that will come through my life of pursing my goals, but with God, the support of my family, and my persistence I know that I can accomplish these goals. Reasons to Pursue Graduate Study Education is an important aspect in our lives. It gives us knowledge, skills, and personal growth so that we can be successful. My reasons for pursing a graduate study is for personal growth, to gain more knowledge in regard to my nursing career,...
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...retaining talents may find themselves in dire consequences, as their competitors may be outplaying them in the strategic employment of their human resources. The new millennium has brought about new challenges for human resources departments and practitioners around the world. These new challenges raise questions about the nature HR practices and the role of HR professionals, and imply new approaches for the HR function in product and service delivery. Organizations recognize the critical importance that human capital means for competitiveness, and ultimately survival in the modern era. In Bangladesh ‘the concept of HR’ is not very old. But within last 7 to 10 years it is widely practiced and now maximum large company keeps a department of Human Resource Management. As we move into the 'new economy', the focus on people and knowledge has steadily increased. Today, companies face new challenges in dealing with issues such as the scarcity of talent, the value of ideas/knowledge and the changing preferences of the labour market. Consequently, successful HR strategies are needed more than ever. With the increase in competition, locally or globally, organizations must become more adaptable, resilient, agile, and customer-focused to succeed. And within this change in environment, the HR professional has to evolve to become a strategic partner, an employee sponsor or advocate, and a change mentor within the organization. In order to succeed, HR must be a business driven function with a thorough...
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...❶y❸❹ Work/Life Balance Challenges and Solutions Nancy R. Lockwood HR Content Expert y SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SHRM Research ❶y❸❹ 2003 SHRM®Research Quarterly Abstract In organizations and on the home front, the challenge of work/life balance is rising to the top of many employers’ and employees’ consciousness. In today’s fast-paced society, human resource professionals seek options to positively impact the bottom line of their companies, improve employee morale, retain employees with valuable company knowledge, and keep pace with workplace trends. This article provides human resource professionals with an historical perspective, data and possible solutions—for organizations and employees alike—to work/life balance. Three factors—global competition, personal lives/family values, and an aging workforce— present challenges that exacerbate work/life balance. This article offers the perspective that human resource professionals can assist their companies to capitalize on these factors by using work/life initiatives to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Work/Life Balance: Challenges and Solutions I n a society filled with conflicting responsibilities and commitments, work/life balance has become a predominant issue in the workplace. Three major factors contribute to the interest in, and the importance of, serious consideration of work/life balance: 1) global competition; 2) renewed interest in personal lives/ family values; and...
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...of assisting individuals resolve life and relationship issues. E-therapy utilizes the power and convenience of the internet to allow simultaneous (synchronous) and time-delayed (asynchronous) communication between an individual and a professional. For the purposes of this paper, e-therapy is defined as a licensed mental health care professional providing mental health services via e-mail, video conferencing, virtual reality technology, chat technology, or any combination of these. It does not include self-help methods such as public bulletin boards or private listservs. E-therapy is not psychotherapy or psychological counseling per se since it does to presume to diagnose or treat mental or medical disorders. However, e-therapy is flexible enough to also address many difficulties which clients present to the online therapist. As in other types of therapy, such as bibliotherapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation therapy), e-therapy does assist a person in addressing specific concerns with specific skills. This article examines the following issues of e-therapy. First, the types of e-therapy and related services are described to provide a background for the article. Second, the ethical codes which have been adopted by three major professional organizations (American Counseling Association,...
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...Personal Goals Diana Meldon HCS/301 February 12, 2013 Thomas P. Carras, MSEd Personal Goals Setting goals should not be just for school assignments but should be part of one’s everyday life. Developing goals gives people something to strive toward and allows an individual to keep going forward in life. Without goals, it is very easy to give up when things get rough. According to Bishop, Carter, and Kravitis (2011), “Setting goals involves defining what an individual is aiming for in both long-term and short-term time frames. Long-term goals are broader objective an individual wants to achieve over a long period, perhaps a year or more. Short-term goals are smaller steps that move an individual toward a long-term goal, making it manageable and achievable, piece by piece (p. 98). Smart Goals is a tool that helps to focus and create effective goals. Smart Goals is an acronym that consists of five steps: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time frame (Carter, Bishop, & Kravits, 2011). Examples of using these acronyms for writing this paper are Specific – by receiving a B grade in every nursing class, Measurable – by completing each class for a step closer to receiving a degree, Attainable – by commitment and many hours of study, Relevant – achieving a B grade is not unrealistic with commitment and determination; the goal is to think positive and know that I can achieve anything, and Time frame – every five weeks completing a class The following are the...
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...requires being smart about it. Any endeavor either personal or business needs a compass to navigate to destination. That compass provides an effective and dependable method for determining the direction one wishes to accomplish, and without a written goal, the very much needed effort to put forth might vanish and relinquish the effort needed to count success. Goal setting provides the direction and focus to attain success in the many aspects of one’s life. The best goal setting must cover...
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...the adage says, “If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always gotten.” Travelers usually begin trips by first choosing a destination. It allows them to prepare beforehand, so they know what to do upon arriving. Setting goals helps us figure out where we are going and helps us realize when we have “arrived.” Goal setting seems to be the first stop to success. Once worthwhile goals have been figured out, one can take control and shape their careers and futures to facilitate personal enhancement. Goals help set up an action plan and breaks up improbable challenges into manageable steps. My short-term professional goal is to pass the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) examination by the end of this year. A study conducted by the American Board of Nursing Specialties on the perceived value of nursing certifications showed that the attainment of such increases empowerment and feelings of confidence, marketability, and professional credibility (Grief, 2007). Patients view it as proof of excellence; that a nurse is competent, knowledgeable and has a certain amount of expertise. This proof of excellence leads to in increased sense of comfort and trust in the patient, and a more fulfilling patient-nurse relationship. “Nurses who are really confident in their skills do not have to act powerful, they are powerful” (Davidhizar, 1993, p.218). Prior to achieving a sense of...
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...Graduate Study Challenges and Strategies for Personal Success The decision to enter graduate school has been years in the making. Choosing to take time from my family to return to school is a difficult decision. Just as employers need employee buy in for successful performance. I too had to buy into the decision to enter the master's program. Health care is always evolving with information and advancements in various realms of the health care industry. Nurses are challenged to stay current by continually learning and advancing their skills (Houston, 2012). My purpose for pursuing a graduate degree is to grow as an individual and a professional. In three years, my employment status will likely change and acquiring a master's degree will open the job market. My professional goal is to work on the technical side of health care, perhaps writing my own ticket, while continuing working from my home office. Obtaining a master's degree will provide me with an edge in the job market. One of my biggest challenges of entering the master's program is pushing past the fear of committing to a two year program. Feeling at peace with my decision includes answering questions and addressing concerns. My concerns are performing to the best of my abilities and meeting deadlines, putting in the time for studying and writing papers, dealing with what seems like never-ending student loans again, and receiving a valuable return on investment. These concerns plus more fill my thoughts. My current...
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...Running head: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS Professional Ethics Paper Patrick Kelley University of Phoenix Health Law and Ethics NUR 478 Susan Lawson, RN, MS, CLNC July 18, 2010 Professional Ethics Paper The purpose of this paper is to describe the relationships between legal and ethical issues, identify personal values and professional ethics, examine ethical theories and principles, and apply these to current practice examples. Nurses face an ever-growing complexity within their practice as professionals. Understanding the relationship between legal and ethical issues and how to apply that understanding to every day practice is paramount for today’s professional nurse. This paper will further explore these ethical theories and principles while discussing how personal values affect an individual’s nursing practice. The Relationship Between Legal and Ethical Issues Nurses, as with any job, face challenges in order to accomplish the tasks of their role. This is one of the reasons that it is important to have a description that serves as guidance as to how the role is to be accomplished. Without such guidelines, it is likely that there will be a breach of established rules along the way to performing duties and accomplishing the job duties. In situations where one person exercises authority over another, there are important guidelines that define relationship between the two parties. Legal and ethical principles...
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...Challenges of being an Advocate and Neutral Facilitator BSHS 411 December 9, 2012 Andrea Winston Challenges of being an Advocate and Neutral Facilitator In some circumstances an advocate or mediator may face the potential of a dual relationship in which said advocate or mediator most likely will face ethical, moral, and legal challenges. Dual relationships occur when professionals assume two roles simultaneously or sequentially with an individual seeking assistance (Guthmann, Heines, & Kolvitz, n.d.). Dual relationships include sexual intimacy with a client and (or) providing the service to a friend or relative. Within this paper an exploration of the ethical, moral, and legal challenges advocates and mediators may face regarding dual relationships will occur. A personal opinion concerning the integration of advocacy and mediation within the human services field will also be presented as well as a personal philosophy and approach to advocating and mediating within a child welfare agency setting. Challenges of Dual Relationships An advocate or mediator offering friendship or love to a client outside the purview of his or her duties, or if the exchanges goods or services with a client has occurred, indicates professional boundaries have been violated and a dual relationship has been formed (Mediation Council of Illinois, 1999). A Dual relationship is considered a conflict of interest and crosses the ethical boundaries issues set forth in most advocacy and mediation...
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...Personal values play a big part in our lives. The development of our personal values is an ongoing process, and is subject to change based on what we feel is most important to us. Life is full of twists and turns and may cause us to readjust our priorities. However, as a human service professional it is important to understand what our values are and how we can benefit those that we serve. I value doing things that help me live a healthier lifestyle. I understand that it is important to take care of myself by eating healthy, exercising, and doing my best to alleviate stress. If I don’t take care of myself I will not be in any shape to help anyone else. When I was younger my values were materialistic. I was more concerned about what I wanted for myself only. When I grew up, got married, and had a child my values changed. The welfare of my family became my top priority. There are many sources that have helped to shape my values during the course of my life. First, I give credit to God for helping to me realize the things that are important in life. My parents were very instrumental in helping me to develop ideals that are geared towards helping others. They taught me about sharing and giving to others without prejudice or condition. The pastor of my church continues instill those values in me every week. One event that really helped to shape my values was September 11, 2001. I was living in New York and working in New Jersey. I was watching the morning news when the twin...
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