Assessment Description
Provide a brief explanation of your educational and career goals. What drew you to your major and future vocation? Would you describe the choice as a calling? Why or why no
Sample Solution
My academic goal is to earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). With this degree, I can treat patients of all ages, from little infants to the elderly, for primary care. I am particularly interested in working with underrepresented people and addressing health inequality.
My career goal is to become a family nurse practitioner and work at a community health facility. I firmly believe in offering all patients high-quality, conveniently accessible care, regardless of their financial condition or insurance status (Dewart et al., 2020). I also want to use my knowledge to empower and inform others so they may take responsibility for their health and well-being.
I have always been drawn to nursing because I want to serve people. I am deeply fascinated with the human body and its capacity for healing, and I am committed to giving my patients compassionate, all-encompassing care. Additionally, I am thrilled about the chance to improve my patients’ and their communities’ quality of life.
Yes, I have a calling to become a family nurse practitioner. This line of work appeals to me since it enables me to apply my knowledge and abilities to improve the lives of others. Additionally, I strongly love nursing’s social justice purpose and the chance to represent marginalized groups.
A calling encompasses more than just a job or vocation. It is a profession with a strong sense of meaning and purpose. Because it enables me to uphold my moral principles and benefit the world, nursing is a vocation for me (Plotzky et al., 2021). In order to fulfill my educational and professional ambitions, I can’t wait to further my education and training. My abilities and enthusiasm will make me an invaluable contribution to the nursing field and the communities I work in.
References
Dewart, G., Corcoran, L., Thirsk, L., & Petrovic, K. (2020). Nursing education in a pandemic: Academic challenges in response to COVID-19. Nurse education today, 92, 104471.
Plotzky, C., Lindwedel, U., Sorber, M., Loessl, B., König, P., Kunze, C., … & Meng, M. (2021). Virtual reality simulations in nurse education: A systematic mapping review. Nurse education today, 101, 104868.
Describe how a volunteer experience can enrich your future career. Explore the Tutoring and Career Services for Online Students on the GCU website (provided in Class Resources) and determine how you can leverage these resources to help you during and after the completion of your program of study.
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Sample Solution
Volunteering can enrich our future career in many ways. It can provide you with valuable work experience, help you develop new skills, and network with professionals in our nursing field. Volunteering can also help us learn more about ourself and your career goals. Among the specific ways that volunteering to enrich my future career include:
• Gain valuable work experience. Volunteering can give you the opportunity to gain real-world experience in your field of interest. This experience can be invaluable when applying for jobs after graduation (Juliá-Sanchis et al., 2020).
• Develop new skills. Volunteering can help you develop new skills that are relevant to your future career. For example, if you volunteer as a tutor, you can develop your teaching and communication skills.
• Network with professionals in your field. Volunteering is a great way to meet professionals in your field and learn from their experiences. This can help you build your professional network and make connections that can be beneficial in your future career.
• Learn more about yourself and your career goals. Volunteering can help you learn more about yourself and your career goals (Seah et al., 2021). By volunteering in different settings, you can explore different career paths and identify what you are passionate about.
The GCU website offers a variety of tutoring and career services for online students. These resources can help me during and after the completion of your program of study. Some of the tutoring and career services that are available to online students include:
• Online tutoring: Online tutoring is available for a variety of subjects, including math, science, and writing. Tutors can help you with your coursework and provide you with the support you need to succeed.
• Career counseling: Career counselors can help you develop your career goals, write your resume, and prepare for job interviews. They can also help you connect with potential employers.
• Job placement assistance: The GCU Career Services office can help you find jobs and internships in your field of interest. They can also help you prepare for job interviews and negotiate salaries.
There are many ways to leverage the tutoring and career services that are available to online students. For example; If you are struggling with a particular subject, schedule regular tutoring sessions with a tutor. Tutors can help me understand the material and develop the skills you need to succeed. Meet with a career counselor to discuss career goals and develop a plan to achieve them is important. Career counselors can also help us write my resume, prepare for job interviews, and negotiate salaries. The GCU Career Services office can also help us find jobs and internships in your field of interest. They can also help us prepare for job interviews and negotiate salaries. By leveraging the tutoring and career services that are available to online students, we can increase your chances of success in your studies and your future career.
References
Juliá-Sanchis, R., Sanjuan-Quiles, A., Richart-MartÃnez, M., & Cabrero-GarcÃa, J. (2020). The impact of volunteering in mental health settings on nursing students’ attitudes. Nurse education in practice, 44, 102726.
Seah, B., Ho, B., Liaw, S. Y., Ang, E. N. K., & Lau, S. T. (2021). To volunteer or not? Perspectives towards pre-registered nursing students volunteering frontline during COVID-19 pandemic to ease healthcare workforce: A qualitative study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(12), 6668.
Assessment Description
The purpose of the journal entry is to provide a weekly overview of the type of duties you carried out at your volunteer site and relate this to your current academic course work.
In 250-300 words, describe the general responsibilities you managed this week at your volunteer or internship site, including whether you worked collaboratively with a team or as an individual.
Reflect on your academic experience thus far and relate an aspect of your volunteer experience to the knowledge you gained previously or a real-world example.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to showcase the volunteer site you have secured for this course.
Create a 5-7-slide PowerPoint presentation that includes the following information. Be creative in how you showcase your volunteer site and include graphics, such as the company logo, examples from the company’s social media presence, or photographs of the company’s influence and leadership, etc.
Volunteer Site Contact Information
- Site name
- Address
- Supervising/Contact person
- Supervisor phone
- Supervisor email
- Start date
- Link to the company webpage
Background Information of Volunteer Site
- Discuss the company’s mission and vision statements.
- Describe the company’s core values.
- Provide a brief background on the company’s history, including when it was founded and approximately how many individuals are currently employed there.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Outcomes of Volunteer Experience
- Provide a general overview of daily activities and tasks of your volunteer experience.
- Provide insight on whether this volunteer experience is offered virtually or in person.
- Explain why volunteering at this site is beneficial to you.
- Briefly outline what you hope to learn from this volunteer experience, including how it will enrich your future career.
General Requirements
You are required to include speaker notes in the Notes section of the slides.
Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.