Formulate a Career Plan-   NURSE or Social Worker

Knowing which career you want to pursue is an important first  step to tackling your job search and career goals. However, simply  identifying an ideal position will not propel you to achieve these  goals. To successfully attain your goals, there are recommended action  steps for you to take.   

For this discussion you will explore  the requirements for your potential career path, assess your current  skill set, and identify what action steps you can take to make your  career goals more attainable. Take these steps to prepare your  assignment.
Read the Career Planning Step-by-Step (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. article to better understand the importance of developing a clear career plan. Click here to access the Career Planning Step-by-Step pdf version.  Review the Roadmap to Success (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.: an interactive tool to help you gather information which you may wish to include in your career plan.  Identify your long-term goals. Where  would you like to be one to five years from now? What is the industry  and role you would like to pursue for your career? Explore the skills and  qualifications related to this type of role. What qualifications do you  already possess? What new skills, knowledge, certifications, or  trainings might you need to be successful? Identify the additional  action steps you will need to take to be even more qualified for the  position you would like to pursue. Be sure to set reasonable deadlines  for these action steps. Reflect on your resources. What  barriers do you need to overcome to be successful? Are there individuals  in your personal or professional network who can help you?