Career Goals As A Nurse Practitioner

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My career goals include earning a Doctorate in Nursing and becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Researcher. My time as a psychology major has equipped me with the skills and experiences needed to acquire graduate training and work toward the achievement of my professional goals. As a nurse practitioner, I will have to evaluate patient outcomes, assess risks, and make medical decisions. I believe I can master those responsibilities effectively by using the critical thinking and analytical skills that I have developed as a psychology major. The biopsychosocial model discussed in PSYC 385 (Health Psychology) will always be significant because as a nurse, I want work with patients to address psychological, social, and cultural factors