LEARNING DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Learning Development Plan

Learning Development Plan

Transfer of learning can take on a multitude of meanings depending on how we answer the above questions. The questions not only have implications for evaluation, but also for the planning and design. What to consider to incorporate in the design and evaluation of the program depends on the answer to whether change in knowledge, skills, or attitudes is expected. Where or what settings to consider depends on an intent of generalization. Why barriers to behavioral change exist must be considered in program design to minimize their influence on transfer. When to measure transfer outcomes depends on how long knowledge, skills, and attitudes must be retained in order to conclude that successful transfer has occurred.

My professional plan is to grow as a nurse by gaining knowledge through school and my daily experiences, so in five years I can care for patients and families as a nurse practitioner. I will make short term and long term goals to help guide me down my path as I transition into the role of professional nurse; providing me with new opportunities for my future. Beliefs and values influences the decisions people make in their personal and professional life. My beliefs and values were incorporated to make my philosophy of nursing, that is to be an advocate for my patients' and their family during their most vulnerable time, continuing my education to provide the best quality care available and taking a holistic approach by looking at the person as a whole; caring for their body, mind, and spirit (Polk 2006 23-30).

I believe nursing is an evidence based practice, the care provided to patients and family have been proven through research to be the safest most effective way to implement care. My values which mold my beliefs have been acquired throughout my life from the people around me and my experiences. My values and beliefs will continue to change as I get older, have more experiences in my profession and further my education in nursing.

One of my short term goals is to finish my baccalaureate degree in nursing. In terms of advancing professionalism, research was recently published, (Noe Hollenbeck Gerhart & Wright 2004 248-311), in which nurses were found to have increased professionalism and growth in roles and values after attending an ADN to BSN program. That is what I am striving to achieve while going through the BSN program. I plan on taking each class one at a time, trying to do my best, and gain the knowledge needed to grow in my field. By August 2009, I should have my BSN which will provide me with new opportunities such as management and educator positions; this degree will also provide me the opportunity to further my education to a master's level.

Most of us enter nursing and the health care profession for one reason, to help people, to make a difference, and we can make a difference in people's lives every day. It is a commitment to health care, not only ...