Julie Ann Nelson, DNP, RNC, WHNP-BC

Doctor of Nursing Practice Portfolio

Five Year Career Plan
Professional and Clinical Development

The journey through the Doctor of Nursing Practice program has enhanced my future professional and academic goals and provided me with a broad foundation to enhance the remainder of my nursing career.
Year 1
After acceptance for publication of my article entitled Breast Inflammation: Could It Be Cancer? A Case Presentation to NP/PA Advance, I will complete the editing process and become published in the Fall of 2011. I plan to submit the results from my capstone research project for publication to a scholarly nursing education journal. Plan to pursuit adjunct faculty position and guest lecture for ob/gyn lectures in women’s health nurse practitioner tract at Texas Woman’s University. 
Year 2
I plan to become OCN certified by the Spring of 2012. Continue to participate as adjunct clinical faculty
in a graduate nursing school program. Begin working in oncology nursing in advanced practice role.
Year 3
Publish case study in advanced practice nursing role. Apply and be accepted into oncology fellowship to enhance my clinical skills and education in oncology.  
Year 4
In collaboration with faculty will publish study regarding pelvic examination techniques which will be done on a larger scale including medical students, physician assistant students, nurse practitioner students in the north Texas areas. Continue to participate teaching as adjunct faculty.
Year 5
Continue to increase my knowledge and skills in
the field of oncology nursing. I also hope to use my education and experience to impact others by joining other professionals in mission work as the opportunity arises.
Continue to enhance my leadership skills acquired in my
Doctor of Nursing Practice program.