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A reflective approach to career trajectory in advanced practice nursing
1Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, Vancouver, USA.
Advanced Practice Nursing Quarterly
|April 17, 1998
Summary
Advanced practice nurses can create a 3- to 5-year career plan by reflecting on their personal development needs and career satisfaction. This approach guides professional growth and enhances job fulfillment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Career Development
- Professional Growth
Background:
- The nursing profession offers expanding opportunities for advanced practice nurses.
- Nurses have increasing autonomy in defining their scope of practice.
- Personal and professional factors influence career pathways.
Purpose of the Study:
- To offer a reflective process for evaluating career satisfaction and personal development needs.
- To guide advanced practice nurses in constructing a 3- to 5-year career plan.
- To facilitate professional growth and change for advanced practice nurses.
Main Methods:
- A reflective process approach is proposed.
- Evaluation of career satisfaction and satisfactoriness in relation to personal development.
- Construction of a 3- to 5-year career plan.
Main Results:
- Implementation of the reflective exercise aids in career planning.
- The process connects career satisfaction with personal growth needs.
- A structured plan can guide future professional changes.
Conclusions:
- Reflective practice is key for advanced practice nurses to align career goals with personal development.
- A 3- to 5-year plan supports intentional career progression.
- This approach empowers nurses to shape their professional future.