Nursing Homework

SMART Goals Assignment

For this assignment, you will work on setting goals for yourself using the SMART method. You will find an explanation of this method in the module that will guide you in your goal-setting process. You will list a minimum of five professional goals that you would like to accomplish during the clinical experience in this term. For each goal, you must provide an explanation of how the goal is representative of each of the SMART characteristics: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely. Be sure to answer the following questions for each goal summary: Can you measure it? Is it attainable? Is it realistic? What is the time frame you have set for completing that goal?  

Your goals must be related to Psychiatry.  This is very important!

SMART Goals

For this assignment, you will work on setting goals for yourself using the SMART method. You will find an explanation of this method in the module that will guide you in your goal-setting process. You will list a minimum of five professional goals that you would like to accomplish during the clinical experience in this term. For each goal, you must provide an explanation of how the goal is representative of each of the SMART characteristics: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely. Be sure to answer the following questions for each goal summary: Can you measure it? Is it attainable? Is it realistic? What is the time frame you have set for completing that goal?  

Format: Each goal summary should be at least 100 words – totaling 500 words for this assignment (added to the speaker notes). The presentation is original work and logically organized, formatted, and cited in the current APA style, including citation of references.  The presentation should consist of 10-15 slides (excluding the introduction and reference page).  

How to Format a PowerPoint Presentation in APA StyleLinks to an external site.

Goodwin University. (2019, October). 
APA style – 7th edition.

This Assignment must be submitted to Turnitin.

SMART Goals Rubric
Criteria	Ratings	Points
Specific To set a specific goal you must answer the 6 Ws: Who? Who is involved? What? What would I like to accomplish? Where? Where is this happening? When? When do I start/finish? Which? Identify requirements and constraints Why? Why am I doing this? Specific reasons, purpose or benefits!	Exemplary – 6-8 points  The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. The goal is detailed and clearly focused on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or knowledge outlined in the course objectives.	Distinguished – 4-5 points The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. There is a lack of focus and detail on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or knowledge outlined in the course objectives.	Developing – 1-3 points The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. Details on the specific skills, behaviors and/or knowledge outlined in the course objectives are not provided.	Novice – 0 points The goal is general and does not address areas of weakness in clinical practice. The goal displays no specificity, is general and vague.	8 points
Measurable Goals may have several short-term and on-going measurements so that you can see how you are doing in your aim to achieve your goal. A non-measurable goal: I want to learn how to sing. A measurable goal: I want to learn 5 arias by Friday, November 12th	Exemplary – 6-8 points Measures have been identified that will demonstrate learning, results, and/or progress as related to the described goal.	Distinguished – 4-5 points A method of measuring has been identified but it does not directly link to or connect with the described go.	Developing – 1-3 points The method listed for measurement is rather general and does not directly link to or connect with the described goal.	Novice – 0 points Not at all measurable – no method of measurement indicated.	8 points
Achievable/Ambitious A goal should stretch you slightly so you feel you can do it, and it will need a real commitment from you. Think about what is achievable and what you want to do.	Exemplary – 6-8 points The goal set forth is realistic, motivating, challenging, and can be achievable within the term. There is a clear process described to support achievability.	Distinguished – 4-5 points The goal set forth is realistic; however, the achievability may not require much challenge, or the achievability may be incredibly challenging to achieve within the term. The process is mentioned but lacks clarity.	Developing – 1-3 points The goal is realistic, however the time frame does not support success. There is no process that supports achievability.	Novice – 0 points The goal is not at all within reason and cannot be achieved.	8 points
Relevant Realistic goals should have you push you, but not break you!	Exemplary – 6-8 points The goal has a strong connection to the course objectives, the student’s history, current interests, and/or demonstrated abilities.	Distinguished – 4-5 points The goal has some connection to the course objectives, the student’s history, current interests and/or demonstrated abilities.	Developing – 1-3 points The goal has only a slight connection to the course objectives, the student’s history, current interests and/or demonstrated abilities.	Novice – 0 points The goal has no connection to the course objectives.	8 points
Timely What is your time frame? Putting an end to your goal, or target dates to work towards, gives you a sense of accomplishment as you move toward achieving your goal. With a time frame comes more commitment to achievement!	Exemplary – 8-9 points The goal has a definite date of what will be accomplished by this date and is linked to the measurables. Is within the time frame of this term.	Distinguished – 6-7 points The goal has an indefinite date of what will be accomplished by this date and is linked to the measurables. It is within the time frame of this term.	Developing – 1-5 points The goal has an indefinite date of what will be accomplished by this date but does not link to the measurables.	Novice – 0 points Has no dates and/or is over a period far beyond this term.	8 points
Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines	Exemplary – 4-5 points References page contains more than required current scholarly academic reference and text reference.. Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent. Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.	Distinguished – 3 points References page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text reference. Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent. Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.	Developing – 1-2 points References page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic resource. Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent. Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.	Novice – 0 points References page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page. Lack of APA guidelines for references provided. Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.	5 points
PowerPoint Slides	Exemplary – 4-5 points PowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the assignment are completed fully and described in the PowerPoint presentation in detail.	Distinguished – 3 points PowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the project are completed partially and described in the PowerPoint presentation.	Developing – 1-2 points PowerPoint presentation contains fewer than 10 slides, or some slides are incomplete or not relevant to the required content of the presentation.	Novice – 0 points PointPoint presentation contains fewer than 10 slides and /or is missing several parts of the required content.	5 points
Total Points	50

SMART Goals Rubric

Criteria

Points

Specific

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Exemplary

The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. The goal is detailed and clearly focused on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or knowledge outlined in the course objectives

5.1 to 8 pts

Distinguished

The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. There is a lack of focus and detail on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or knowledge outlined in the course objectives

3.1 to 5 pts

Developing

The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. Details on the specific skills, behaviors and/or knowledge outlined in the course objectives are not provided.

0.1 to 3 pts

Novice

The goal is general and does not address areas of weakness in clinical practice. The goal displays no specificity, is general and vague.

0 pts

/8 pts

Measureable

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Exemplary

Measures have been identified that will demonstrate learning, results, and/or progress as related to the described goal.

5.1 to 8 pts

Distinguished

A method of measuring has been identified but it does not directly link to or connect with the described go.

3.1 to 5 pts

Developing

The method listed for measurement is rather general and does not directly link to or connect with the described goal

0.1 to 3 pts

Novice

Not at all measurable – no method of measurement indicated

0 pts

/8 pts

Achievable/Ambitious

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Exemplary

The goal set forth is realistic, motivating, challenging, and can be achievable within the term. There is a clear process described to support achievability.

5.1 to 8 pts

Distinguished

The goal set forth is realistic; however, the achievability may not require much challenge, or the achievability may be incredibly challenging to achieve within the term. The process is mentioned but lacks clarity.

3.1 to 5 pts

Developing

The goal is realistic, however the time frame does not support success. There is no process that supports achievability.

0.1 to 3 pts

Novice

The goal is not at all within reason and cannot be achieved.

0 pts

/8 pts

Relevant

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Exemplary

The goal has a strong connection to the course objectives, the student’s history, current interests, and/or demonstrated abilities.

5.1 to 8 pts

Distinguished

The goal has some connection to the course objectives, the student’s history, current interests and/or demonstrated abilities.

3.1 to 5 pts

Developing

The goal has only a slight connection to the course objectives, the student’s history, current interests and/or demonstrated abilities.

0.1 to 3 pts

Novice

The goal has no connection to the course objectives.

0 pts

/8 pts

Timely

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Exemplary

The goal has a definite date of what will be accomplished by this date and is linked to the measurables. Is within the time frame of this term.

5.1 to 8 pts

Distinguished

The goal has an indefinite date of what will be accomplished by this date and is linked to the measurables. It is within the time frame of this term.

3.1 to 5 pts

Developing

The goal has an indefinite date of what will be accomplished by this date but does not link to the measurables.

0.1 to 3 pts

Novice

Has no dates and/or is over a period far beyond this term.

0 pts

/8 pts

Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines

Exemplary

References page contains more than required current scholarly academic reference and text reference..  

Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent. Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.

3.1 to 5 pts

Distinguished

References page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text reference. 

Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent. 
Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.

2.1 to 3 pts

Developing

References page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic resource.  

Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent. Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

0.1 to 2 pts

Novice

References page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page. 

Lack of APA guidelines for references provided. Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

0 pts

/5 pts

PowerPoint Slides

Exemplary

PowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the assignment are completed fully and described in the PowerPoint presentation in detail.

3.1 to 5 pts

Distinguished

PowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the project are completed partially and described in the PowerPoint presentation.

2.1 to 3 pts

Developing

PowerPoint presentation contains fewer than 10 slides, or some slides are incomplete or not relevant to the required content of the presentation.

0.1 to 2 pts

Novice

PointPoint presentation contains fewer than 10 slides and /or is missing several parts of the required content.

0 pts

/5 pts