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Academic and Professional Success Plan Template
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This document is to be used for NURS 6002Transition to Graduate Study for Nursingto complete Assessments 1-4. Just as importantly the document serves to organize your thoughts about planning for your academic and professional success.
For specific instructions see the weekly assessment details in the course or ask your instructor for further guidance.
Week 1 |Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional Network
I have identified and secured the participation of the following academic (at least two) and professional (at least two) individuals and/or teams to form the basis of my network. This network will help me to clarify my vision for success and will help guide me now and in the future.
Directions: Complete the information below for each member of your network. For morethan four entries repeat the items below with details of your additional network member(s) in the ‘ADDITIONAL NETWORK MEMBERS’ section.
NETWORK MEMBER 1
Name:Dr. Nelson H. Aaron
Title:MD, St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital
Organization:St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital
Academic or Professional:Professional
Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:
Notes:It would be essential to learn from others while continuing with the MSN program. Learning from the professionals in the medical field would be necessary since they would inform me about some of the critical changes taking place in the healthcare sector. The selected professional would offer insight into using nursing knowledge and skills acquired to meet the population’s needs. Due to the broader experience of Dr Aaron in health practice and as an employee at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, he will guide in critical research areas and inform about some of the emerging issues. He would teach me how to prepare to face those challenges caused by the increased professional demands.
NETWORK MEMBER 2
Name:Victor Valze (MSN colleague)
Title:RN/MSN/NP student
Organization:Walden university
Academic or Professional:Academic
Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:
Notes:the successful outcome in nursing education and practice requires collaboration with colleagues in the program. Most of the course activities are identical, and nursing students explore problems from various aspects. Therefore, the MSN peers would be necessary to address some of the program’s challenges. The colleague would be an essential support system in the program and valuable as a future network. As a future network, it will make it easier to acquire employment, comprehend the practice needs, and address some of the daily changes within nursing practice. Teamwork would be a source of knowledge and skills in future nursing practice.
NETWORK MEMBER 3
Name:Dr. Andrea Lindell
Title:RN, ANEF, Member of American Nursing Association (ANA).
Organization:American Nursing Association
Academic or Professional:Professional
Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:
Notes:The nursing organization membership offers an opportunity to access adequate information about the changes in the healthcare sector and the demands of the nursing profession. It is always vital to liaise with individuals registered with a professional organization like ANA. Being part of the association helps inform how the healthcare industry operates and the requirements for joining the organization. It will also help in successful compliance with the requirements regarding the practice and regulations that control or guide nursing practice.
NETWORK MEMBER 4
Name:Dr Karen Ouzts
Title:Program Director
Organization:Walden University
Academic or Professional:Academic
Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:
Notes:Dr. Ouzts has been teaching at Walden University for the past 12 years and has played a primary role as a director of the BSN program. Before this position, she was involved in developing, launching, and managing the online RN-BSN program at the University of Wyoming. She has served in other positions as director of the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Western Wyoming, assistant professor of nursing, and public health nursing supervisor at Wyoming State. Therefore, based on this professional and academic background, Ouzts is selected since she can help guide in areas of academic matters. She can be consulted in various areas of the educational program due to her in-depth experience in cases of education and practice.
References
Nurse.org. (n.d.). List of nursing organizations Links to an external site.. Retrieved October 12, 2018, from https://nurse.org/orgs.shtmlhttps://nurse.org/orgs.shtml
Schmidt, K. (n.d.). 5 reasons nurses should engage in professional networking Links to an external site.[Blog post]. Retrieved October 12, 2018, from https://blog.bluepipes.com/5-reasons-nurses-should-take-professional-networking-seriously/
Week2 | Part 2: Strategies to Promote Academic Integrity and Professional Ethics
I have analyzed the relationship between academic integrity and writing, as well as the relationship between professional practices and scholarly ethics. I have also identified strategies I intend to pursue to maintain integrity and ethics inmy academic work while a student of the MSN program, as well as my professional work as a nurse throughout my career. The results of these efforts are shared below.
Directions: In the space below craft your analysis/writing sample, including Part 1 (The Connection Between Academic and Professional Integrity) and Part 2(Strategies for Maintaining Integrity of Work).
Part 1: Writing Sample: The Connection Between Academic and Professional Integrity
In the space below write a 2- 3-paragraph analysis that includes the following:
- Explanation for the relationship between academic integrity and writing
- Explanation for the relationship between professional practices and scholarly ethics
- Cite at least 2 resources that support your arguments, being sure to use proper APA formatting.
- Use Grammarly and SafeAssign to improve the product.
- Explain how Grammarly, Safe Assign, and paraphrasing contribute to academic integrity
PART 2: Strategies for Maintaining Integrity of Work
Expand on your thoughts from Part 1 by:
- Identifying and describing strategies you intend to pursue to maintain integrity and ethics of your 1) academic work while a student of the MSN program and 2) professional work as a nurse throughout your career. Include a review of resources and approaches you propose to use as a student and a professional.
Week3 | Part 3: Research Analysis
I have identified one topic of interest for further study. I have researched and identified one peer-reviewed research article focused on this topic and have analyzed this article. The results of these efforts are shared below.
Directions: Complete Step 1 by using the table and subsequent space below identify and analyze the research article you have selected. Complete Step 2 by summarizing in 2-3 paragraphs the results of your analysis using the space identified.
Step 1: Research Analysis
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Research Analysis Matrix
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Step 2: Summary of Analysis
Craft a summary (2-3 paragraph) below that includes the following:
- Describe your approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research
- Identify at least two strategies that you would use that you found to be effective in finding peer-reviewed research
- Identify at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research
Week 6 | Part 4: Finalizing the Plan
I have considered various options for my nursing specialty, including a close look at my selected (or currently preferred) specialty and second-preferred specialty. I have also developed a justification of my selected (or preferred) specialty. Lastly, I have examined one professional organization related to my selected or preferred specialty and considered how I can become a member of this organization.
The results of my efforts are below.
Directions: Complete Step 1 by writing 2-3 paragraphs in the space below comparing the nursing specialty you have selected – or the one you prefer if your choice is still under consideration – to your second preference. Identify each specialty and describe the focus and the role that graduates are prepared for. Identify any other differentiators you feel are significant, especially those that helped or may help you reach a decision.
Complete Step 2 by writing a paragraph identifying and justifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization. Be sure to incorporate any feedback you received from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.
Complete Step 3 by examining and identifying one professional organization related to your selected or preferred specialty. Explain how you can become a member of this organization.
Step 1: Comparison of Nursing Specialties
Use the space below to write 2-3 paragraphs comparing the nursing specialty you have selected – or the one you prefer if your choice is still under consideration – to your second preference. Identify each specialty and describe the focus and the role that graduates are prepared for. Identify any other differentiators you feel are significant, especially those that helped or may help you reach a decision.
Step 2: Justification of Nursing Specialty
Use the space below to write a paragraph identifying and justifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization. Be sure to incorporate any feedback you received from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.
Step 3: Professional Organizations
Use the space below to identify and examine one professional organization related to your selected or preferred specialty. Explain how you can become a member of this organization.
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