Order ID 6463784949 Type Essay Writer Level Masters Style APA/MLA/Harvard/Chicago Sources/References 6 Number of Pages 5-10 Pages Description/Paper Instructions NURS 6003: Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing
This document is to be used for NURS 6003 Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing to complete Assessments 1-6. 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: My 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: ********
Title: Family Nurse Practitioner
Organization: ********
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:
******** is a work colleague who has been of great inspiration and support in my nursing career and my academic journey. He motivated and inspired me during the preparation of my NCLEX RN and also encouraged me to go back to school for my BSN and FNP, because he was doing his FNP at the time and watching him combine work with studies gave me the zeal that I could do it too. ******** has been able to successfully complete his Family Nurse Practitioner. He will support me by being a great resource as he is a Nurse Practitioner himself and practicing, did that through an online course.
Notes: ******** and I worked together on the ******** when I was an LPN studying to become an RN.
NETWORK MEMBER 2
Name: ********
Title: RN-BSN, PMHNP (student)
Organization: ********
Academic or Professional: Professiona
Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:
******** is that one person who has helped me to become who I am today professionally and academically. While working together, he encouraged me to go back to school because as an LPN, I will only be limited to nursing homes whiles the RN will give me great opportunities. He would tell me how he sees potentials in me and would tease that if I do not go to school to be like him, I should not talk to him. This is someone I only met at work and his zeal towards my education has really brought me far. He recently encouraged me to go back to school because he himself is in school to pursue his master’s with option in ********. ******** will support me academically and professionally since he is still practicing as a nurse and we are all in school at the same time even though he is enrolled in a different school.
Notes:
******** and I worked together on the ********when I was an LPN and he was an RN-BSN.
NETWORK MEMBER 3
Name: ********
Title: ********
Organization: ********
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:
********has been assigned to me as my student service advisor through my journey for my master’s degree here at ********. I believe he will support my success through my study here at ******** because we had an in-depth dialogue about my achievements at ******** and how I can adjust my work and family life to be successful. I made a study plan based on our conversation and he made me aware that he is a phone call or email away whenever I may need any assistance. Speaking with ******** eased my nervousness I had with the thought of pursuing my graduate studies.
Notes: He contacted me as my assigned student service advisor at ********.
Name: ********
Title: ********
Organization: ********
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:
This team is made up of ******** students in the FNP program and we are all aiming at achieving one goal. I had difficulties using the student’s portal and posted questions on the student’s page for help. To my amazement I got help withing a very short time and I got the solution to my challenges. The group will support my success by helping me with information concerning classes, assignments that I may have questions, clinical preceptors since the group comprises of current and continuing students and alumni.
Notes:
The ********Facebook page comprises of current and continuing students and alumni. I was added a week before the commencement of class and this platform has been phenomenal to me.
Conclusion
(Schmidt, K. 2019) stated that Professional networking is the best way for nurses to find jobs. Wofford 2018 stated that “whether the need to network is for mentorship or to get a dream job, it is important that one builds a network of professionals”. (Wofford 2018) These above people are those who in a way or the other has made a great impact in my academic and professional journey and working with them I believe will help make my academic journey a great one.
Reference
Wofford, P. (18, May 24). 10 Networking Tips for Nurses Who Hate Networking. Retrieved from https://nurse.org/articles/tips-for-nurse-networking/
Schmidt, K. (n.d.). 5 Reasons Nurses Should Engage in Professional Networking. Retrieved May 27, 2019, from https://blog.bluepipes.com/5-reasons-nurses-should-take-professional- networking-seriously/
Week 2 | Part 2: Academic Resources and Strategies
I have identified the following academic resources and/or strategies that can be applied to success in the nursing practice in general or my specialty in particular.
Directions: In the space below Identify and describe at least three academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program, and at least three professional resources that can be applied to success in the nursing practice in general or your specialty in particular. For each, explain how you intend to use these resources, and how they might benefit you academically and professionally.
Academic Resource/Strategy 1
American Journal of Nursing.
This is a peer-reviewed journal article that is periodically produced in the line of healthcare. Most importantly, the article is focused on improving healthcare through the best nursing practices. Experts in the field of nursing share insights on the best nursing practices that are required to improve standards of healthcare in the country. This journal article also has up to date medical nursing procedures that are very insightful for nurses to apply in their practice. By reading this journal, real-life applications of theory from the MSN FNP program can be found. I find it very insightful to my line of work and as a helpful strategic tool for my nursing career.
Academic Resource/Strategy 2
Medline
Medline is a database that provides insights on the best and up to date medical nursing procedure. Medline provides the best references to the point of care nursing. The database contains more than 26 million records from 5,639 selected publications covering biomedicine and health from 1950 to the present. As a nurse undertaking the MSN-FNP program, I can use this site for research on point of care nursing. This academic database resources are peer-reviewed and can be used for assignments, projects, and research papers as secondary sources.
Academic Resource/Strategy 3
Cochrane
Cochrane is a combination of six databases, and all focused-on healthcare and nursing fields (Bond, 2020). As an aspiring Family nurse practitioner, I can gain insights on the best procedures based on research with this database. Evidence-based practice protocols and up to date medical protocols and procedures can be found from this site. This helps nurses know the best strategies and clinical decisions to make to improve their patients’ healthcare. By going through this database, nurses can stay updated on the best medical practices and apply them to the MSN-FNP program.
Professional Resource/Strategy 1
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
This is also an annual conference that brings together nurses and students. It is aimed at the growing nursing profession from horizontal information sharing. Through such events, MSN-FNP students have an opportunity to meet experts in their field of interest and share ideas. Through such forums, there is also an opportunity for networking, which is important to me for developing my professional career.
Professional Resource/Strategy 2
AANP Specialty and Leadership Conference
This conference is aimed at improving the nursing discipline through integrated horizontal information flow. Speakers who are experienced nurses and other medical experts share their insights on how to tackle issues arising. The summit also brings together students that are from different parts of the country. It is a great opportunity to network and gain knowledge of the real world of nursing.
Professional Resource/Strategy 3
American Association of College of Nursing Student Policy Summit
This is an annual conference that takes place in Washington, DC. The summit is aimed at training and discussing the importance of students taking part in politics. This summit is essential in progressing my career because the experts who speak at such summits have vast knowledge and experience in the nursing field, and their experiences are shared. The summit also teaches the importance of nurses taking up leadership roles in the hospital. AACN works to establish quality standards for nursing education; assists schools in implementing those standards; influences the nursing profession to improve health care; and promotes public support for professional nursing education, research, and practice. Such insights are important in developing my career.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES/STRATEGIES
HOW I INTEND TO USE THE RESOURCES
The academic sources are very important to me because they will keep me up to date with the best nursing protocols that are evidence-based. From the insights, I am able to develop a culture of research and reliance on evidence. Further, the academic sources provide a good source of information for my projects, research assignments, and references for my practice. Reviewing such content gives me the best knowledge to progress my education with the MSN-FNP program.
I intend to use professional resources like the annual conferences to create a network. From the summits, I will recognize and approach my mentors. It is also an opportunity to learn from the experiences of other people. This allows me to develop an idea and strategies that I will use while practicing in my interest field.
Reference:
Bond J (2020) Best Master of Science in Nursing Degrees. Retrieved from https://www.bestmasterofscienceinnursing.com/student-resources/
“Pubmed all[sb]”. NLM Systems. 2016-05-12. Retrieved 2016-05-12.
Week 3 | Part 3: 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.
Week 4 | Part 4: 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: Research Article: Include full citation in APA format, as well as link or search details (such as DOI) 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
Week 5 | Part 5: Professional Development
I have developed a curriculum vitae to capture my academic and professional accomplishments to date.
The results of my efforts are below.
Directions: Complete Step a curriculum vitae (CV) in the space provided.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Use the space below to write your CV based on your current education and professional background. Alternatively, you may write this in a separate document and copy/paste the results below.
NOTE: If needed there are a variety of online resources available with tips and samples of graduate nurse CVs.
Week 6 | Part 6: 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.