Smart is a term used to describe the execution of a goal and the process of attaining that goal. The term smart goal is defined by
S-Specific (well-defined goals and how to what you want to achieve)
M-Measurable ( progression of the goal and what are the requirements to meet the goal )
A-Attainable ( How to achieve the goal, the resources used to achieve it )
R-Revalvancy ( The goal should align with the current path and the situation)
T-Time ( A deadline to see when you can achieve it, such as setting a starting date and ending )
Goals 1: Achieving Deans Hornous list
S: To achieve the deans honour list by maintaining a good GPA higher than 3.8 and good performance overall
M- Will make sure I meet all the deadlines on time, follow assignments and tests according to the course outline, receive feedback from teacher assistance, and learn how to improve on gaps.
A: Dedicate to learning more efficiently, completing all the courses and lectures, and taking notes. Reading slides before class and spending more than two hours per day reviewing the course material.
R: This is relevant because earning on the dean’s honor list will allow me to achieve the highest standing in academia and also allow me to be a competent nurse when doing my NCLEX. Additionally, it will also open opportunities in my field.
T: The time frame since it is my compressed will be from Saturday, 2024, September to January 2026.
Goal 2: Improving Infection Prevention Practices (Donning and Doffing PPE)
S: To improve the spread and prevent infection through donning on and off and making sure to know what kind of precaution to know, such as contact, droplet, or airborne.
M: I will measure this by sowing in lab 1 and through clinical placement next semester of NURS1020.
A: I will review the course material, such as the NURS 1550, and know what type of infection is airborne and what type of precaution to take. I will also ask the clinical instructor, nurse, and other team members for feedback on what I can improve. I will also use online metrics to further evaluate, making sure I do my steps right.
R: This is relevant because it will help me to be careful when it comes to the safety of patients and to keep them free of infection and germs.
Time: I will achieve starting November 2024 and full-time professional infection prevention by December 2025 and by February 2025.