NUR391 Professional Nursing Practice
Liz Gonzalez RN, PHN, MSN/Ed
University of Phoenix Material
Personal and Professional Challenges Matrix Worksheet
Use the following matrix to describe three personal and three professional challenges. For each challenge, describe time and stress management techniques along with personal development resources that may help a nurse overcome these challenges.
Personal Challenge
Time Management Technique
Stress Management Technique
Personal Development Resources
Time Management Skills
Use a daily planner to schedule and organize everything (Katz, Carter, Bishop, & Kravits, 2009)
Focus on quality time spent with family, not quantity time …show more content…
Obtain a BSN
Schedule monthly goals
Set aside study time
Remain physically, emotionally and mentally fit.
Set up a work-out regimen, eat a well-balanced diet (Carter, Bishop, & Kravits, 2011).
Speak with school counselor, read motivational books
Keeping up with nursing trends and standards
Schedule time to read up to date nursing magazines
Maintain my skills and pathophysiology in nursing.
Completing my CEU, Join the American Nurses Association.
Subscribe to a top nursing magazine
References
Blais, K. K. & Hayes, J. S. (2011). Professional nursing practice: Concepts and perspectives (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall. Carter, C., Bishop, J., & Kravits, S. L. (2011). Keys to effective learning: Study skills and habits for success (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice