Introductory Entry

Why I chose the Education Track: 

Dear Class:

I chose the educational track to my Master's degree for several reasons; first being that I generally enjoy school, and feel most useful and fulfilled when I can teach a skill or method of protocol to a nurse, see them put it into practice, and benefit from it. I really enjoy teaching others, and this educational path dove tails very well with my new position as Infection Control Preventionist/Nurse Educator.

My short and long term learning goals:


1.   My first learning goal is to successfully complete the current semester assimilating as much of the material as possible, and finishing with all A's.

2.   A medium range goal is to finish the Master's program, earn my Master's degree in Education, and begin Professional Nurse teaching at a University.

3.   A subsequent goal to finishing my Master's program will be to also complete certification as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably as a Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP).

4.   After completion of my FPMHNP, I also plan to complete my PhD, and finish my nursing career with a combination of teaching and private practice.

My learning goals for this course: 


1.   My first goal for this course is to grasp a solid foundation of the various theories and approaches to Nursing Education, and to incorporate those theories and approaches that I find most effective and compatible with my values and critical thinking processes.

2.   My second goal for this course is to complete all the assigned reading in a reflective and pondering manner, that allows time to internalize the material and knowledge presented, in order to gain the maximum benefit for myself and my future students.

3.   My third goal for this course is to internalize and process the feedback I receive from Dr. Miller, and to make the best improvements I am able in subsequent assignments as I proceed through the course.

4.   My fourth goal for this course is to complete the course with an A grade, and to perform all assignments well and on schedule.

I really enjoyed the BSN program which I just completed in June of this year, and am looking forward to  increasing my knowledge through this Master's program and beyond. I am excited about this class, and have found the readings intellectually stimulating and interesting thus far. I extend my best wishes to all as we journey on our way towards our Master's completion.

Best regards,

Robin Martin