WGU C493 Task 2 Portfolio Assignment | Leadership & Professional Image | Latest Version

A1. Mission Statement
Neonatal nursing is a highly specialized area of nursing that delivers care to premature and
severely ill infants. I am a compassionate and competent neonatal intensive care nurse who
delivers quality patient care and empathetic understanding. By obtaining my Bachelor of Science
in Nursing degree (BSN), I will be able to advance and learn new leadership skills that will
benefit my career. One day I see myself teaching nursing students or an educator in the NICU. I
have always found a passion for teaching. Healthcare is evolving and the need for strong nurses
with leadership skills is critical. I want to empower new nurses to challenge themselves and seek
out opportunities to make a difference in the nursing field.
A1a. Career Reflection
As I reflect on my career, my mission statement coincides with my academic and future goals.
Choosing to go back to school was a difficult, but a necessary decision. A bachelor’s degree
prepares nurses to further their career in leadership or educational roles, interpret technology in
the medical field, or use research and evidence base practice to improve patient outcomes. With
my goal of becoming an educator, I see the necessity of having a BSN. I have learned more
about leadership and gained the knowledge that will benefit my nursing career. Having a higher
education opens more opportunities for growth and development.