WGU –E225 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
Professional Development Plan
Samantha Troupe
EMERGING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE — E225
PROFESSOR NATALIE SELOVER
A. Five-Year Professional Development Plan
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1. Discuss each of the goals in your professional development plan for attaining professional
experience, academics, certificates or certifications, leadership development, or other
important aspects of your career by including the following:
One-Year (Short-Term) Goals:
• Academic Goal: Complete courses in nursing leadership and management to strengthen
my ability to lead teams and manage healthcare environments effectively.
• Professional Experience Goal: Take on more leadership responsibilities in my current
role, including overseeing projects and mentoring junior nurses.
• Certification Goal: Obtain certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
(ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to improve my clinical expertise.
• Leadership Development Goal: Attend workshops and webinars to enhance my
communication and conflict resolution skills, which are key to effective leadership.
• Work Experience Goal: Seek opportunities to work in multidisciplinary teams,
particularly in areas where I can expand my knowledge in patient care quality and
operational management.
Three-Year (Intermediate) Goals:
• Academic Goal: Pursue a Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on nursing
leadership or a related specialty such as healthcare administration or clinical education.
• Professional Experience Goal: Transition into a leadership role, such as a Nurse Manager
or Charge Nurse, where I can oversee a larger team and contribute to operational decisions.
SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
Professional Development Plan
Samantha Troupe
EMERGING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE — E225
PROFESSOR NATALIE SELOVER
A. Five-Year Professional Development Plan
, Page|
1
1. Discuss each of the goals in your professional development plan for attaining professional
experience, academics, certificates or certifications, leadership development, or other
important aspects of your career by including the following:
One-Year (Short-Term) Goals:
• Academic Goal: Complete courses in nursing leadership and management to strengthen
my ability to lead teams and manage healthcare environments effectively.
• Professional Experience Goal: Take on more leadership responsibilities in my current
role, including overseeing projects and mentoring junior nurses.
• Certification Goal: Obtain certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
(ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to improve my clinical expertise.
• Leadership Development Goal: Attend workshops and webinars to enhance my
communication and conflict resolution skills, which are key to effective leadership.
• Work Experience Goal: Seek opportunities to work in multidisciplinary teams,
particularly in areas where I can expand my knowledge in patient care quality and
operational management.
Three-Year (Intermediate) Goals:
• Academic Goal: Pursue a Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on nursing
leadership or a related specialty such as healthcare administration or clinical education.
• Professional Experience Goal: Transition into a leadership role, such as a Nurse Manager
or Charge Nurse, where I can oversee a larger team and contribute to operational decisions.
