1. Bobbielee Franklin Student number: 10279126
Dream Job
Bobbielee Franklin
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2. Introduction To achieve greatness, we must plan!
As a newly graduated registered nurse, my entire career lays ahead of me. In order to plan for My dream job, I have conducted a comprehensive SWOT analysis and planned five SMART goals to help me move from where I am now, to where I plan to be in the future.
I have also included some literature to support my plan to achieve my goals.

3. Dream job: Neonatal Nurse
A neonatal nurse is a registered nurse/ midwife who though extra study and practice becomes an expert in the care of sick or preterm neonates (Pieron, 2012).
Areas to work: There are many areas that a Neonatal nurse can work including but not limited to the Special care nursery, neonatal intensive care unit, postnatal ward or in the community (Australian College of Neonatal Nurses, 2015).
In Western Australia, the only neonatal intensive care unit is located at King Edward Memorial Hospital.
Qualifications Needed:
Hospital Based Registered Nurse/Midwife Neonatal Level 2 (CSF 4/5) Certificate course
Graduate certificate in clinical nursing (neonatal intensive care) (Curtin University, 2015).
The average salary for a neonatal intensive care nurse is $80,000 annually (Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, 2013).

4. SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats
Undergraduate Nursing Degree
Clinical Practicum in ICU
Organised
Excellent Communication skills
Perfectionist
Ability to work in a team
I have children
Previous work experience in aged care facility
Weaknesses
Knowledge gaps due to lack of experience
Become personally involved
Work-Life balance
Can become stressed when under pressure
Financial limitations
Opportunities
Family/ friends
A career that I love
Further learning opportunities
People are always going to have babies
Threats
Competition from other nurses
Graduate program
Post Graduate studies
Employment
Financial limitation
Geographical area
Will need to move
Only one NICU in Western Australia
Emotionally stressful
Work life balance

5. SMART Goals
In order to achieve my dream job I have devised the following SMART goals that have been aligned to the ANMC Domains.
Secure a registered nurse graduate position for 2016
Obtain further employment at the Bunbury Regional Hospital for 12 months to consolidate all skills
Gain employment at king Edward Memorial Hospital for a duration of 12 months.

6. SMART Goals (cont)
4. Complete Hospital Based Neonatal RN/RM Level 2 Certificate Course
5. Acceptance into Graduate certificate in clinical nursing (neonatal intensive care)

7. Literature
Australian College of Neonatal Nurses. (2015, February). Neonatal Nursing. Retrieved from Australian College of Neonatal Nurses website:
Curtin University. (2015). Courses Handbook Retrieved from Curtin University Website:
Graduate Careers Australia. (2008). Careers in Nursing and Midwifery. Retrieved from Graduate Careers Australia Web site:
Nicholson, P., Burr, J., & Powell, J. (2005). Becoming an advanced practitioner in neonatal nursing: a psycho-social study of the relationship between educational preparation and role development. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 14(6), doi: /j x
Women and Newborn Health Service. (2015). Hospital Based Registered Nurse/Midwife Neonatal Level 2 (CSF 4/5) Certificate Course. Perth, Australia: Women and Newborn Health Service.

8. conclusion
In order to achieve my dream job of Neonatal nurse, I will need to fulfil certain gaols.
These gaols have been devised following a comprehensive SWOT analysis and reviewing the current literature.
By following this plan, I will put myself on the road to success!