S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Short -Term:
Achieve above 80% on the anatomy bell ringer exam on December 3rd, 2024.
| Specific | Measurable | Attainable | Relevant | Timely |
| The grade must be above 80%. | The grade on the exam is the metric. | I currently have above 80% in the course. While the exam is challenging, studying the content has prepared me. | Not only will this goal help me maintain a good grade -studying to achieve this goal will inform my future practice. | This goal will be achieved by December 3rd, 2024. I will know I have achieved it shortly after when grades are released. |
Dedicate 9 hours of study time to the content of each course I am enrolled in before writing their respective finals.
| Specific | Measurable | Attainable | Relevant | Timely |
| Each class must have 9 hours of dedicated study time. | The hours spent studying is the metric. Time studying will be tracked on the template below and timed. | While this this is 45 hours of studying in the next 3 weeks, I am dedicating 15 hours a week. | Not only will this goal help me maintain a good grade -studying to achieve this goal will inform my future practice, as I will have a strong understanding of the curriculum . | This goal will be achieved by December 18th 2024, the last day of my finals. |
Long-Term:
Achieve independence in at least 2 basic nursing procedures taught by the end of term 2.
| Specific | Measurable | Attainable | Relevant | Timely |
| This goal is directed at basic nursing procedures (ie. taking vitals). | I will know I have achieved this goal when I can independently perform at least 2 of these procedures by the end of term 2. | As I learn the procedures I will observe preceptors and clinical instructors until I can complete it on my own. | Mastery of basic nursing skills will allow me to build upon these skills throughout the program. | This goal will be achieved by the end of term 2. |
Document all patient care timely, accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system before starting the next patient interaction in my term 2 clinical.
| Specific | Measurable | Attainable | Relevant | Timely |
| I will complete patient notes before staring the next patient interaction. With the exception of emergency situations and codes. | I will measure this by the number of times I complete a patient’s charting before moving on. I will note this in my notebook. | I will organize my time to allow for timely charting. I will communicate this goal to my clinical instructor. | Accurate documentation is crucial for patient safety and professional liability. | This goal will be achieved by The end of my term 2 clinical placement. |