PERSONAL INFORMATION
I have worked within the operating room arena for the past 15 years. I started out in the role of a surgical technologist quickly gaining knowledge and experience within the operating room. I soon found myself delighted with opportunity to mentor and precept new surgical technologist into their new working environment. Next I challenged my comfort level and proceed to return back to school and obtained my Associate Degree in Nursing Science. Only to find myself drawn back to the operating room theater as a circulating nurse and preceptor. Embracing my passion for operating room nursing and delivery of safe patient care. I felt the need to pursue the role of a nurse educator and again found myself returning back to college and achieving a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Upon completion of my degree I was excited to be offered a position as a perioperative clinical nurse educator. I now had the opportunity to facilitate the orientation process for novice nurses, embracing their desire to become future surgical nurses within the operating room. This new educator role allows me the opportunity to professionally pass on my knowledge, skill, and experience. While staying connected to my professional passion for the operating room and safe patient care.
5 Year Professional Goal Statement
My short term or five year professional goals are focusing on achievement of a Master’s Degree in Nursing Science in Education. I also hope to integrate the knowledge base of my academics into educational programs that will have value not only for nurses but also for other patient caregivers giving way to multidisciplinary learning. Also set within my five-year goals is the obtainment of a certification within the specialty role of nurse educator.
10 Year Professional Goal Statement
My long term or ten year professional goals for what I can predict at this time will be to have enrolled in a Doctorate program with movement into research. My intent will be to use my former academics and professional experience from my own education programs to observe and evaluate issues open for research. I believe I would also like the professional opportunity to teach aboard.
I have worked within the operating room arena for the past 15 years. I started out in the role of a surgical technologist quickly gaining knowledge and experience within the operating room. I soon found myself delighted with opportunity to mentor and precept new surgical technologist into their new working environment. Next I challenged my comfort level and proceed to return back to school and obtained my Associate Degree in Nursing Science. Only to find myself drawn back to the operating room theater as a circulating nurse and preceptor. Embracing my passion for operating room nursing and delivery of safe patient care. I felt the need to pursue the role of a nurse educator and again found myself returning back to college and achieving a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Upon completion of my degree I was excited to be offered a position as a perioperative clinical nurse educator. I now had the opportunity to facilitate the orientation process for novice nurses, embracing their desire to become future surgical nurses within the operating room. This new educator role allows me the opportunity to professionally pass on my knowledge, skill, and experience. While staying connected to my professional passion for the operating room and safe patient care.
5 Year Professional Goal Statement
My short term or five year professional goals are focusing on achievement of a Master’s Degree in Nursing Science in Education. I also hope to integrate the knowledge base of my academics into educational programs that will have value not only for nurses but also for other patient caregivers giving way to multidisciplinary learning. Also set within my five-year goals is the obtainment of a certification within the specialty role of nurse educator.
10 Year Professional Goal Statement
My long term or ten year professional goals for what I can predict at this time will be to have enrolled in a Doctorate program with movement into research. My intent will be to use my former academics and professional experience from my own education programs to observe and evaluate issues open for research. I believe I would also like the professional opportunity to teach aboard.