Hello! I'm Danielle
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Before I became a nurse, I was a caregiver for 10 years in group homes and in home health. Eventually I decided to go to nursing school. I first worked on a neuro/med-surg unit. I loved assessing and educating stroke patients. Currently, I work on a trauma step down unit. I was reluctant to make the change, but I missed learning. I definitely have a new found place in my heart for trauma patients and the complexities of their care, physically and emotionally. When I’m not at work, I’m spending time with my husband and 3 kiddos (4th on the way). We love to be outdoors, camping, hiking, fishing, etc. I chose to go back to school for my BSN because I enjoy learning, and I plan to eventually go for my MSN.
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Danielle Phillips-Skiba
REGISTERED NURSE
Phone:
716-801-0461
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EDUCATIONAL GOALS
Developing Professional and Educational Goals
Professional and Educational Goals Follow-up
How My Practice Has Changed
Practice Summary Paper
NURS403 – Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing Practice
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this paper is to guide you through a process of self-reflection and self-evaluation to discover the scope of your personal and professional development while enrolled in the RN>BSN nursing program at Old Dominion University.
Student Approach to Assignment
I approached this assignment with much reflection. This paper displays my personal values and interests as a nurse, as well as what I have learned and areas I have grown. I used examples from my coursework at ODU, as well as application in the clinical setting to reflect upon new areas of strength.
Reason for Inclusion of this Assignment in the Portfolio
I included this paper in my portfolio because it’s a general overview of all my accomplishments during the program. As a student as a nurse, this paper reviews my philosophy and my values as a nurse.
