Goal Setting

Welcome to NUR1010: Intro to Nursing (RN)

Wednesday 1000-1130

Room 1207​

Instructor: Latasha Cousar, MSN, RN, CHSE​

Goal Setting

Competency 1

Objectives

1. Explain the significance of goals in being a successful student

2. Identify the characteristics of an attainable goal

3. Describe the goal setting process

Open Ended

What is a goal?

Answer

A goal is defined as a desired result that a person plans and commits to achieve, accomplish, or attain.

Importance of Setting Goals

• ​Prioritize tasks

  • Organize time and resources

• Establish guidelines

• Identify tasks and responsibilities

• Maintain focus

  • Long-term vision and short-term motivation

• Maximize time​

  • Measurement of progress​

​Long-term Goals

• Shorter timeline

• Review less

• Quick achievement

• Assist with long-term goals​

Short-term Goals

Types of Goals

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• ​Review often

• Smaller, periodic goals

• Re-evaluation

• Various timeline​

• Education

• Career

• Objective

• Measurable​

​Professional

• Life related

• Subjective

• May not be measurable​

​Personal

Types of Goals

Developing A Goal

• Involves the development of an action plan designed to motivate and guide a person or group toward an achievement or want

• Personal commitment

• Make clear and specific

• Prioritization

• Agree with personal belief and values​

Open Ended

Write a SMART goal