Moving forward in a professional career requires motivating that inner drive to “know more and be more”. According to a well known nurse theorist and researcher Dr. Patricia Benner, when transitioning from a novice, beginner nurse to competent, proficient nurse, one needs to develop professionally by making and meeting career goals, expand medical knowledge, and commit to continue a lifelong progression in learning. From nursing conferences, being involved in committees, to volunteering in the community, the nurse as well as the nursing profession greatly benefits when he or she is professionally growing and moving forward.
1. Did you develop career goals for yourself?
a. If yes, How did that timeline work out for you and did it lead you where you wanted to go?
b. If no, would you advise a student to make career goals? Please explain.
2. How do you increase your professional literacy?
3. If you read nursing journals, what made you choose that particular one?
4. What’s your thoughts on continuing/furthering your education?
5. Most facilities are always offering optional education classes, What’s your take on attending those classes?
6. How do you feel about nursing conferences?
7. What what can improve the conference experience?
8. Are there any “do’s and don’ts” when attending conferences? If so explain.
9. After years of working as a nurse, did you do something like a “career makeover” or “career lift” to spice things up? Describe what you did.
10. What has your experience been volunteering your medical skills within the community?
11. What do you suggest doing to renew your commitment to nursing?
Recent Comments