By: Sarah K. Wells MSN RN CEN CNL

Setting intentions in our careers helps us set goals, focus our behaviors, and begin to create a path forward to achieve them. 

How do I set 2024 career intentions? 

•  What is #mywhy? – Spend some time considering what fuels your nursing fire. Your “why” may be the goal of your intentions.

• It’s the journey instead of the destination. – Focus on the steps to get to the goal and write down those action items. 

•  Make it action oriented. – Intentions can be physical actions or something that supports your mental or physical wellbeing that will help you achieve your goals. 

•  Refer back. –  Carry your intentions on a piece of paper or in a note on your phone. Look at them frequently to guide your actions over time. 

Celebrate your success! – Occasionally consider the intentions that you have fulfilled and be proud of your work.

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About the Author: Sarah K. Wells, MSN, RN, CEN, CNL is an experienced nurse career strategist dedicated to helping nurses and nurse practitioners of all experience levels and specialties achieve success in their nursing and NP journeys. Sarah founded New Thing Nurse to help provide support and guidance to the nursing community in a simple and direct format. Sarah’s vision is to foster a more supportive and fulfilled nursing world that spreads throughout healthcare and beyond.