4840+Career+Trajectory

 4840 Career Trajectory It is the goal of this writer to attain at least a master’s degree in nursing. The driving forces behind this desire are: to become a better nurse, for self-improvement and to provide an example for her child. The writer’s career goal is uncertain at this time. This nurse loved being in a hospice type caring environment as a nurse assistant. Throughout writer’s career advancement caring for the dying patient remains close to this writer’s heart. During the EARN program the writer has been exposed to numerous nursing roles which she never knew existed. The writer also realizes with the coming changes in the health care system there will be many roles created which are not now in existence. Once the writer has completed the BSN degree in the summer of 2010 she intends to pursue a MSN degree. It is the wish of this writer to continue her education at AUM. The EARN program has thus far surpassed the writer’s expectations of learning experience and there is no reason to believe the MSN program will be any different. The writer has not contacted Dr. All in regards to this desire however will do so upon completion of the current semester. The writer’s obstacles have been many throughout the EARN program and her family, church and work obligations will not decrease. The writer remains a single parent of a five year old daughter and holds responsibility and POA for an ailing father. The writer’s support system (or ally) consists of a precious sister-in-law who has five children of her own, works full time and whose husband works out of town Monday through Friday. This writer has struggled with the guilt of spending less time with her child than is needed due to work and school obligations. For these reasons the writer will have to continue her education on a part time basis. The target date for graduating with a MSN degree is the summer of 2012.