Reflection: Professional DevelopmentThroughout your career so far you have gained expertise in certain areas of nursing practice. In transitioning to the role of nurse educator, you may find it challenging to be in the position of a novice again. To help you transition most effectively, you are asked to reflect on the main insights you have gained throughout this course and prepare a plan for your future professional development. The focus of this Reflection is to synthesize what you have learned in this course and program so that you can identify clear goals towards which to strive and plan how to achieve those goals.Begin by reviewing the PDP document you completed in NURS 6000, in which you identified your goals for participating in this academic program. To what extent have you achieved, exceeded, or changed these? Then consider specific learning activities throughout this course, such as your Learning Experience, Role Socialization paper, and Discussion forums. Based on your experiences, what possible challenges and goals have you identified in your transition to the nurse educator role?With these thoughts in mind, write a 2- to 3-page paper in which you reflect on the course and on your plans for your professional development.I. Course ReflectionIn 23 paragraphs, summarize how this course has prepared you to engage successfully in the roles, responsibilities, and relationships of the nurse educator and to transition to this career.II. Professional GoalsIdentify the kind of position you are seeking. Describe the specific steps you plan to take in the next 12 years to attain this position and thrive in your career. The following are some of the activities that should help you develop professionally before or after you attain a nurse educator position:Pursuing a PhD or other doctoral degree
Taking the CHES, ANCC, NLN, or other certification exam for educators
Pursing continuing education activities
Finding a mentor
Gaining a greater comfort level and confidence in your classroom and clinical teaching
Arranging for and making use of peer evaluation
Developing plans for self-evaluation of teaching
Participating in scholarship activities
Participating in service activities
Managing stresses/strains of role
Working with administration to establish goals, especially involving teaching, service, and scholarship
For each of the goals you identify, explain how these would help further your professional development and include a projected timeline for attaining each of the goals.Summarize these thoughts in a 2- to 3-page paper and submit by the end of this week.Your written assignments must follow APA guidelines. Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this weeks Learning Resources and any additional sources. Refer to the Pocket Guide to APA Style to ensure your citations in the text and reference list are correct.