Task A, your initial discussion post, must be posted prior to 12:00 midday March 16, 2023. You will...

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Task A, your initial discussion post, must be posted prior to 12:00 midday March 16, 2023. You will find the relevant discussion board under theDiscussions tabat the top of the screen on the home page for this unit or in the Task A discussion board located under this information. Task A is worth 20% of your final mark.A Brief Guide to SMART goal setting A Brief Guide to SMART goal setting  A SMART goal is a goal that is specific, measurable, attainable, and relevant and time based. In other words, a goal that is very clear and easily  understood.    SPECIFIC  The goal must clearly state what is to be achieved, and sometimes it may even state why that goal is important. Not all of these questions will apply to  every goal, but it is important to ask all the questions in order to assess how specific your goal is and make it as clear as possible. For example to set a goal  relevant to time management and prioritisation of care you will need to think about how you will know if you have been successful.     MEASURABLE  Measurability applies to both the end result and the milestones along the way to attaining a goal. It answers the question of quantity – how much, how  often, how many? The milestones are signs along the way that will tell you that you are on the right track to achieving your goal. This is often true when it  comes to goals. Your clinical coach or preceptor may be able to help you to identify how you can measure your achievements in a clinical setting  in relation to the care plan and the ANMC competencies.     ATTAINABLE  You should ensure that the goals you set are achievable. Firstly, you must believe that you can manage to do what you are setting out to do. If you set goals  that are not appropriate then it is very unlikely you will achieve them. Hence it will be necessary to review your goals according to the setting i.e. once you  have arrived in each new clinical area.      RELEVANT  Your goals must be relevant to what you want to achieve in the short term and the long term. Understanding your academic and skill learning needs in  relation to your course objectives is essential. You may have identified a learning need  from a previous placement that you would like to achieve in the  next as well as have new skills demonstrated at University that you would now like to practice.    TIMEFRAME  This sometimes overlaps with the goal being Specific, but it aims to ensure that you put a time-frame to your goals. This will be dependant on the duration  of your placement and the skills you aim to practice. You can identify steps in each goal as you are able to work more independently.    The table below will help you complete the above steps and set goals for you placement.   Topic/ Focus  Specific  (What is it that you would  like to achieve or be able to  demonstrate?)  Measurements   (How will I Know if I  have achieved my  goal?)  Achievable   (Is this within my  scope of practice and  compatible with the  clinical area?)  Relevant  How does this fit with your  course objectives?  Timeframe  (At what point during my  placement will I aim to achieve  this?)                                           www.executive-and-life-coaching.com ( adapted from)  http://www.executive-and-life-coaching.com/

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Specific
	When setting a SMART goal, it is important to ensure that it is specific, meaning that it is clear and well-defined. A specific goal should answer the questions: What do I want to achieve? Why is it important? Who is involved? Where will it take place? When will it be accomplished?
	For my upcoming NUR344 PEP, my specific goal is to demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including patients and their families. This goal is specific because it outlines what I want to achieve - effective communication and collaboration with the healthcare team, including patients and their families. It also explains why this is important - it is crucial in delivering safe and quality patient care. The goal involves various people, including healthcare professionals, patients, and their families. It will take place during my NUR344 PEP, where I will have the opportunity to interact with the healthcare team, patients, and their families. Lastly, the goal will be accomplished by the end of my placement, within a specific timeframe.
	Effective communication and collaboration with the healthcare team is a critical aspect of nursing practice (American Nurses Association, 2021). As a nursing student, it is essential to develop the necessary skills to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to provide patient-centered care. Effective communication ensures that all healthcare professionals involved in a patient's care are on the same page and have access to the same information, leading to improved patient outcomes. Collaboration also helps to promote a positive work environment and encourages teamwork, which can lead to better job satisfaction for healthcare professionals.
	During my NUR344 PEP, I plan to achieve this goal by practicing active listening, respecting cultural differences, and engaging in open and honest communication with the healthcare team, patients, and their families. I will also seek out opportunities to collaborate with other healthcare professionals during my placement to improve my skills in this area. I will reflect on my communication and collaboration skills regularly and seek feedback from clinical educators and patients to assess my progress towards achieving my goal.
	Overall, setting a specific SMART goal for my NUR344 PEP will help me to focus my efforts and track my progress towards achieving it. By demonstrating effective communication and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including patients and their families, I will be able to provide safe and quality patient care while developing my professional skills.
Measurements
	Measuring progress is a critical aspect of achieving a SMART goal (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, 2019). A measurable goal is one that can be quantified or objectively assessed, allowing progress to be tracked and evaluated. A measurable goal should answer the questions: How will I know when I have achieved my goal? What tools will I use to measure my progress? What milestones will I use to track my progress?
	In my SMART goal of demonstrating effective communication and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including patients and their families, there are several ways in which I can measure my progress. Firstly, I will use the ANSAT (Australian National Standards Assessment Tool) to assess my progress towards achieving this goal.

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