GOM1 Orientation Task 1 Assignment Template

Student name: Shamara Long

ID number: 001303946

Date: 11/17/2019

PROMPT RESPONSE

A1. Your Why I’m back in school right now, so I’ll be prepared for
a leadership position in the next two years.
Your decision to attend WGU shows your courage and
determination to realize your potential. What is your
“why” for attending WGU at this time?

A2. Imagine your life when you have completed your I will feel more confident in my writing and
program. How have you, your family, or your career research skills. I will have the qualifications for
been changed for the better? higher paying positions. Also, I will be closer to my
goal of obtaining a terminal degree.

B1. Your WGU Program This is an online Master’s degree program in

nursing leadership and management. Two
Describe your WGU program, including two specific
requirements are weekly/biweekly contact with my
requirements that this degree has for completion.
mentor and a pass rate of 66.67%.

B2. Identify how many competency units you are The competency unit requirement for graduate
required to register & enroll in for each term. Provide a programs is eight units per term.
brief explanation of why you will need to complete these
competency units each term in order to achieve your
goals.

C1a. WGU Support – Program Mentor I would reach out to my program mentor if I feel
overwhelmed or not progressing as I should or
Describe one scenario in which you will turn to your
need to make changes to my term plan.
Program Mentor for. Consider what you might be
working on, what type of support you might be looking
for, and how you might reach out for help.

C1b. WGU Support – Course Instructor I would reach out to my course instructor if I need
clarification on an assignment, such as questions
Describe one scenario in which you will turn to your
about a rubric or how to prepare for an
Course Instructor for support. Consider what you might
be working on, what type of support you might be
assessment.
looking for, and how you might reach out for help.
C2. Your determination to succeed early is important to To positively impact my first term, I plan to
build momentum toward your goals at WGU. Reflect on schedule my study time in my planner and set
and identify at least two (2) actions or behaviors you will weekly goals to complete my work.
engage in to positively impact your first term.

D. Time Management See next page for schedule.

Your strength with time management will be critical as

you work through your program. Using the weekly
calendar template below, identify 15-20 hours of time
that you will use to ensure you can study successfully.

Fill in areas required for sleep, work, commuting, family

time, eating, and any other areas of your life in addition
to the 15-20 hours of WGU study time.