Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan

Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan

Module 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 more than four entries repeat the items below with details of your additional network member(s) in the ‘ADDITIONAL NETWORK MEMBERS’ section.

 

 

NETWORK MEMBER 1

 

Name: Jodi Berndt

 

 

Title:  Professor, PhD, RN, CCRN-K, PCCN-K, CNE, CNEcl, CHSE

 

 

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:  With Dr. Berndt’s help and guidance, I will be able to build a foundation to further my goal of achieving my advanced degree in mental health. This course will allow me to develop a plan and provide me with the tools to be successful. Dr. Berndt has many years of experience in teaching and achieving success with former students. I look forward to her guidance as I reach my goal of becoming a successful practitioner.

 

 

 

 

 

NETWORK MEMBER 2

 

Name:  Shanequa Averette

 

 

Title: Nursing Professor

 

 

Organization:  Dallas College

 

 

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:  I have known Mrs. Averette for many years. She has been a nursing instructor for 13 years. She has received her Master of Science Degree in Nursing and current pursuing her Doctorate. With Mrs. Averette’s years of experience and knowledge base, she can help me understand the benefits of theory and application.

 

 

 

NETWORK MEMBER 3

 

Name:  Cheryl Gregory

 

 

Title:  PMHNP, MSN (Nursing Administration and Leadership) BSN, RN

 

 

Organization: United HealthCare

 

 

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:  Mrs. Gregory and I worked together previously in a mental health hospital emergency room. She has continued her education and obtained her Master of Science in Nursing Administration & Leadership. Later she furthered her education in mental health as a PMHNP. With over 20 years of experience in mental health, Mrs. Gregory will be a prefect mentor to encourage and help guide me along the way.

 

 

NETWORK MEMBER 4

 

Name:  Sylvester Nwosu

 

 

Title:  PMHNP

 

 

Organization:  Bliss Behavioral Healthcare Services

 

 

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:  Mr. Nwosu is a successful PMHNP. I had an opportunity to work closely with him servicing adult population patients with mental health issues. He has worked as a PMHNP for 11 years. Like I, Mr. Nwosu believes that there is a greater need for Mental Health Services. To bridge the gap between patients/clients and eliminate rehospitalizations, Mr. Nwosu started Bliss Behavioral Healthcare Services. Sharing like beliefs and being passionate about mental health, I feel he will be very instrumental in my journey of becoming a successful PMHNP.

 

 

 

 

 

Module 2 | 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 of my 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 contributes 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.

 

 

 

Module 3 | 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

Complete the table below

Topic of Interest:	PMHNP
Research Article: Include full citation in APA format, as well as link or search details (such as DOI)	Amsberry, S. (2022). Promoting Academic Integrity in Nursing Education: An Integrative Review. Journal of Nursing Education, 61(6), 303–307. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20220404-14 Erikson, A., & Davies, B. (2017). Maintaining Integrity: How Nurses Navigate Boundaries in Pediatric Palliative Care. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 35, 42–49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2017.02.031
Professional Practice Use: One or more professional practice uses of the theories/concepts presented in the article
Research Analysis Matrix Add more rows if necessary	Strengths of the Research	Limitations of the Research	Relevancy to Topic of Interest	Notes

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Module 6 | Part 4: Finalizing the Plan

 

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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When was the last time you read Meditation XVII of John Donne’s Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions?

Unless you are a student of seventeeth-century poetry, you may not be all that familiar with this piece. However, you may be much more familiar with one of its well-known phrases: “No man is an island…”.

As you begin your journey toward achieving your academic and professional goals, you have a great opportunity to network with academics and professionals who can help ensure you do not travel alone. This network can help to clarify your own vision for success and can help guide you now and in the future. To paraphrase Donne, no one is an island.

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Begin creating an academic and professional network by identifying which academic and professional connections and resources with which you need to collaborate to succeed in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.

Nola, I agree with your topic about compassion fatigue is a challenging topic to research. I did notice as you did, the limited number of specific topics, and the Walden library was not user-friendly. I do however think that colleagues could still benefit from having peer-reviewed, up-to-date articles, to read. Some peer-reviewed articles cost money to view when using other search engines due to the cost of publication, which may range from five hundred to three thousand US dollars (Dinaharan, 2019).   Unless you are enrolled in a university you may not have access to the overabundance of articles once you graduate, although some universities offer offline libraries (Eva, 2022). The other way to access articles would be like you said Google scholar. Although students may have access to an abundance of articles due to an online library we may not have access to as much after graduation.

References:

Dinaharan, Isaac. (2019). Re: How much does it cost to publish a paper in a Journal?. Retrieved from: https://www.researchgate.net/post/How-much-does-it-cost-to-publish-a-paper-in-a-Journal/5c91fed3979fdc02ec220020/citation/download.

Eva. (2022, August 5). How to find scholarly articles online. AOFIRS. Retrieved September 21, 2022, from https://aofirs.org/articles/how-to-find-scholarly-articles-online

To Prepare:

1. Consider individuals, departments, teams, and/or resources within Walden University and within your profession that you believe can support your academic and professional success.
2. Identify at least two academic and at least two professional individuals, colleagues, or teams that might help you succeed in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
3. Download the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template.

The Assignment:

Academic and Professional Network

Complete Part 1 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template. Be sure to address the following:

• Identify at least two academic and at least two professional individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
• Explain why you selected these individuals and/or teams and how they will support your success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.

By Day 7 of Week 1

Submit Part 1 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

• Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK1Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.
• Click the Week 1 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.
• Click the Week 1 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.
• Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK1Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.
• If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
• Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Nurse.org. (n.d.). List of nursing organizations. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://nurse.org/orgs.shtml

Schmidt, K. (n.d.). 5 reasons nurses should engage in professional networking [Blog post]. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://blog.bluepipes.com/5-reasons-nurses-should-take-professional-networking-seriously/

Walden University. (n.d.). Connect to Walden. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://www.waldenu.edu/connect

Walden University. (n.d.). College of Nursing. Retrieved October June 5, 2020, from https://www.waldenu.edu/about/colleges-schools/college-of-nursing

Review the College of Nursing’s vision and mission.

Walden University. (n.d.). Walden University catalog. Retrieved October 4, 2019, from https://catalog.waldenu.edu

Select College of Nursing, then Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Review the MSN Learning Outcomes on this page.

Walden University. (n.d.). Walden University catalog. Retrieved October 4, 2019, from https://catalog.waldenu.edu

Select Introduction, then the link “Vision, Mission, and Goals” under the Introduction header. Review Walden’s vision, mission, and goals.

Walden University. (n.d.). Writing center. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter

Wofford, P. (2018). 10 networking tips for nurses who hate networking. Retrieved from https://nurse.org/articles/tips-for-nurse-networking/

Document: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template (Word document)

Document: Discussion Posting Exemplars (PDF)

Discussion Posting Exemplars

 

SAMPLE POST: Use this as a guide for writing and formatting posts

My Goals and University Vision and Mission

As a nurse for over 10 years and with the advances in technology applied to the health care arena, I have become more interested in the role of a nurse within informatics. My professional goal is to work full-time in the area of nursing informatics. Unfortunately, I knew that obtain this position, I needed to advance my degree. I began looking into various colleges and universities that can provide me with the education needed to obtain an advanced degree with a focus in nursing informatics.

After several months of investigating, I located Walden University. At first, I was drawn to Walden because it offered the flexibility that I needed. However, as I investigated the university further, Walden’s mission and vision statement resonated with me. I knew I had made the right choice. The College of Nursing vision and mission statements described what I felt and thought yet could not put into words. According to the Walden University College of Nursing (2011a), their vision is for graduates to transform nursing to meet the needs of communities. Technology is transforming health care and the degree I will obtain at Walden will help me to assist my organization with this transformation.

Another reason I was drawn to Walden University was the high standards they have for all students. The College of Nursing stated in their mission that their program is “academically rigorous…contextually relevant…” (Walden University, 2011a, para. 4).

This statement matches my academic goal. I am not looking for just a piece of paper at the end, I am looking to gain the necessary knowledge that I need to make an impact within my organization.

Incorporation of Social Change

Walden University (2011b) defined positive social change as a “deliberate process of creating and applying ideas, strategies, and actions to promote the worth, dignity, and development of individuals, communities, organizations, institutions, cultures, and societies” (para. 4). I have always had a feeling that I want my life to mean something and to have an effect on those around me whether it is directly or indirectly. As a nurse, the will to help others is a core foundation of why I got into nursing in the first place. I plan to incorporate social change with the knowledge gained at Walden University by “putting that knowledge into practice” (Walden University, 2010b, para. 3). I plan to contribute to my field when I graduate by helping lead my coworkers and my organization through the computerized changes and advancement of technology at work. While helping others, I will be part of the clinical informatics team as the team transitions the organization into new computerized programs.

References

Walden University. (2011a). About the school. Retrieved from http://www.waldenu.edu/Colleges-and-Schools/College-of-Health-

Sciences/15863.htm

Walden University. (2011b). Vision, mission, and goals. Retrieved from https://catalog.waldenu.edu/content.php?catoid=153&navoid=49950

NURS 6003 SYLLABUS

Student Support and Calendar Information

So you have all key information available to you off-line, it is highly recommended that you print the following items for your reference:

• This Syllabus, including the Course Schedule that is linked on this page as a PDF
• Course Calendar
• Support, Guidelines, and Policies

Credit Hours

• 3 credits in 11 weeks

Walden University assigns credit hours based on the number and type of assignments that enable students to achieve the course learning objectives. In general, each semester credit equals about 42 hours of total student work and each quarter credit equals about 28 hours of total student work. This time requirement represents an approximate average for undergraduate work and the minimum expectations for graduate work. The number and kind of activities estimated to fulfill time requirements will vary by degree level and student learning style, and by student familiarity with the delivery method and course content.

Course Description

In this course students are introduced to Walden University and online learning. Students explore strategies for the successful participation in an online curriculum. Students also will receive a foundation for academic and professional success as scholar-practitioners and social change agents. Course assignments introduce students to resources that support success, development of graduate-level writing skills and use of APA Style, academic integrity, and the creation of a professional development plan based on each student’s chosen specialization.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the conclusion of this course, you should be able to:

• Develop networks for academic and professional success.
• Identify strategies for academic and professional success.
• Apply strategies to promote academic integrity and professional ethics.
• Analyze peer-reviewed research related to issues in nursing practice.
• Create academic success and professional development plans.
• Justify selection of MSN specializations using standards and scope of practice.

College of Nursing Alignment of Learner Outcomes

Click on the following link to access the College of Nursing Alignment of Learner Outcomes:

Document: NURS 6003 College of Nursing Alignment of Learner Outcomes (PDF)

Course Materials

Please visit the University bookstore via your Walden student portal to ensure you are obtaining the correct version of any course texts and/or materials noted in the following section. When you receive your materials, make sure that all required items are included.

Course Text

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000

Note: If the print edition of these books are referenced here, electronic versions also may be available and may be acceptable for use in this course. If an electronic version is listed, no print version is available.

Note: Please keep this text as it will be used in subsequent courses in your MSN program.

Other readings (journal articles, websites, book excerpts, etc.) are assigned throughout the course and may be found within each Module.

Media

Assigned course media elements may be found