What are Your Goals for 2018??

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Okay, so 2018 is just around the corner. While we all hope for peace, good health and prosperity, what are some of the particulars of your hopes/goals for 2018?

For myself:

1. I just started a new job and hope to get it more organized.

2. I need to gain a new perspective on nursing as a whole so that I can approach it with a fresh mind/outlook.

3. Cont my weight loss journey.

4. Change my overall attitude towards stressors in my life and establish better-coping skills.

So...how about you??

Specializes in Neurosciences, stepdown, acute rehab, LTC.

"Hold the guitar and sit at the piano" every day (no pressure to play , but the Theory is that it's doable and that I will likely play while I'm sitting. Confession every time I'm around for it. This has been such a healing sacrament for me and I grow Leaps and bounds every time I go. I can't imagine what I could accomplish if i kept it up! Then just master every day and only think about the future when I have enough information to make changes.

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).
Begin my BSN program, and get ready to apply for CRNA programs!

I am preparing to compete in a bodybuilding competition this upcoming fall.

Also am thinking about buying a new puppy, but can't decide what breed yet.

There never was a more noble and perfect dog than the bloodhound!

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Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.

I only have one professional goal for the year:

1. Getting better at my job. It's been a huge learning curve, and I often feel like I'm not doing a very good job. I would like to get through an entire fiscal year under budget and with a target PI.

My other goals:

2. Get my garden under control and figure out the growing seasons in coastal Oregon (it's vexed me, thus far)

3. Complete some moderate home projects (redoing our bathroom, building a fence around the garden beds and chicken coop)

4. Catch a salmon

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Specializes in LTC, Rehab.
"Hold the guitar and sit at the piano"

That's exactly the same theory that a novelist gave re: writing. "Ass in chair". As in, if you're sitting in front of your computer, there's the POTENTIAL that you'll actually write something. Just one of many things I have to start pushing myself on again.

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Specializes in Neuro/Trauma Critical Care.

I'm starting my first nursing job in January so my goals are pretty focused on that such as:

1) Be a good advocate for myself

2) Seek out & develop supportive nurse friendships in the workplace

3) Challenge myself daily to be out of comfort zone

My other goals include practicing music more, writing, and developing deeper friendships!

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1. Start my RN program in August.

2. Follow through with all my dental appointments (I absolutely dislike the dentist)

3. Continue on the path to better mental health.

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1. Finish up last two sciences: micro and A&P2 and maintain 4.0

2. Keep babydaddy drama down to a minimum

3. Sub at least three days a week to save for a car

4. Strengthen my relationship with God

My list is NOT in order of priorities

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1) get pregnant.

2) If 1 doesn't happen, then cross train to a new area in the organization I work for, either ER, urgent care, or postpartum.

3) lose a bit of weight by eating out less and being more active. Yesterday it was -14 degrees out those so all I wanted to do was curl up with a fuzzy blanket and a pizza so not sure how that's going to go.

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Specializes in Neuro/NSGY, critical care, med/stroke/tele.

Love this thread!!

Professional/Nursey-goals:

- Get off orientation in job I just started, and get involved in the unit council.

- Prepare for CMSRN and PCCN and take exams when I'm eligible in November.

- Keep going in MSN/DNP program. One foot in front of the other.

Personal goals:

- Pay off credit cards and credit score to/above target.

- Put effort into that whole "dating" thing (haha).

- Get set up with PCP and endocrinologist in new city to get on meds I know I need.

- More active/effort into my own physical wellbeing.

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Specializes in LTC, CPR instructor, First aid instructor..

Laugh more

continue to be positive

stay active

keep eating a healthy diet

Be a positive influence on others

keep on smiling even though I don't have any teeth

go for more rides on my scooter with my friend Herb.

Go back to my old healthcare agency

Drink more water

Be more humble:nailbiting:

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It's a few days into the year, but I thought I'd go ahead and give my goals, as well. :coollook:

School/Professional Goals:

- Get As in my science courses.

- Thoroughly understand the material for my TEAS test.

- Get into nursing school.

- Get a job as a CNA, part-time.

Personal Goals:

- Be more confident in my abilities.

- Be more relaxed, and less neurotic.

- Be more organized.

- Procrastinate less.

- Exercise to get in shape, and to eat healthier (less sugar and carbs, more vegetables).

- Lose 10 pounds.

- Learn how to be happier and spend more time exploring and bettering the things I'm interested in.

Good luck, everyone! :headphone:

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Specializes in Cardicac Neuro Telemetry.

1. Lose weight

2. Begin my MSN in education this fall

3. Have my mirena removed so we can have baby number 2

4. exercise more consistently

5. travel more

6. read more books

7. Purchase a Rosetta Stone package to learn French

8. cook more at home

9. spend more time with friends

10. learn to not freak out so easily in stressful situations

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