Academic and Professional Success Plan Template

Academic and Professional Success Plan Template

Academic and Professional Success Plan Template

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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.

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NETWORK MEMBER 1

 Name:

Title:

Organization:

Academic or 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:

NETWORK MEMBER 2

Name:

Title:

Organization:

Academic or 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:

NETWORK MEMBER 3

 Name:

Title:

Organization:

Academic or 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:

NETWORK MEMBER 4

 Name:

Title:

Organization:

Academic or 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:

ADDITIONAL NETWORK MEMBERS

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

Academic Resource/Strategy 2

Academic Resource/Strategy 3

Professional Resource/Strategy 1

Professional Resource/Strategy 2

 Professional Resource/Strategy 3

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES/STRATEGIES

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

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program presents a host of opportunities for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to specialize in certain areas within the profession and provide quality care to patients. The purpose of this paper is to consider the different specialties within the MSN program and select a preferred specialty after comparison with another one. The paper highlights the justification for the preferred specialty and the second one as well as examines a professional organization related to the selected one.

Step 1: Comparison of Nursing Specialties

There are several specialties within the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) that include being a family nurse practitioner (FNP), psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) and women’s health nurse practitioner (WHNP) among others. Therefore, my preferred specialty is family nurse practitioner (FNP). The specialty prepares one to offer high quality and integrative care for patients across their lifespans in different settings (AANP, 2022). Family nurse practitioners translate research and use evidence-based knowledge to offer healthcare for individuals, families and population with emphasis on primary care interventions. FNPs can practice independently or be part of a team.

On its part, the women’s health nurse practitioner (WHNP main role is to offer physical, intersex and transgender women with healthcare services from their puberty to menopause and beyond. The focus of WHNPs is the general healthcare of women which includes gynecological and obstetric health (AANP, 2022). As practitioner, WHNPs offer health beyond one by obstetrician as their focus is the overall good of their patients. As such, the differences between the two specialties include scope of practice and patient population (Estes et al., 2019). For instance, while all who specialize in these two areas require an MSN degree, the FNPs focus and scope is wider and includes all populations at different stages and ages. However, the WHNPs main focus is the general health of women, especially as they deal with reproductive and other critical aspects of their general health within population.

Step 2: Justification of Nursing Specialty

The core aspect of FNP is to meet the physical health needs of diverse individuals in different populations. FNPs integrate clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to offer care across care and age continuum. The scope of their practice is broader, implying that one can still have a niche for their practice (Brennan, 2020). Therefore, based on these aspects, I believe that being a family nurse practitioner (FNP) makes more sense than being a women health nurse practitioner (WHNP).

Step 3: Professional Organizations

The professional organization for my specialty is the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Being a member of the association is an important aspect of enhancing professional knowledge, networking, and benefiting from new research information. One can become a member through subscription as long as they are practicing family nurse practitioner (FNP) or students pursuing the MSN with the FNP specialty. The association membership requires one to meet the criteria to join that include submitting credentials and paying subscription fee (AANP, 2022). AANP provides members with endless possibilities and opportunities to develop professionally by utilizing evidence-based practice and other approaches to patient care across care and age continuum.

Conclusion

The selection of a nursing specialty within the MSN program is essential as it shows the need for one to have a preferred area of professional nursing specialization to deliver quality care. The comparison helps in determining the most preferred options for effective specialization and delivery of quality care. The examination of the professional nursing organization is essential for one to get better skills and knowledge effective networking and interactions with colleagues as well as research evidence from existing literature.

References

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) (2022). Are You Considering a Career as

a Family Nurse Practitioner? https://www.aanp.org/news-feed/are-you-considering-a-career-as-a-family-nurse-practitione

Brennan, C. (2020). Tracing the History of the Nurse Practitioner Profession in 2020, the Year of

            the Nurse. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 34(2), 83-84.

DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2019.12.005.

Estes, K., Medina, R. & Robertson, G. (2019). Preparing FNP Workforce for the Increasingly

Complex Work Environment. The Journal of Nurse Practitioner, 15(6), e107.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2019.03.026

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The Assignment: Complete the following items and incorporate them into the final version of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan. With the resources specific to the MSN specialization and the, Walden University. (n.d.). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), shared in this week, write a paragraph or make a Nursing Specialty Comparison table, comparing at least two nursing specialties that include your selected specialization and second-preferred specialization. Write a 2- to 3-paragraph justification statement identifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization. Incorporate feedback you received from colleagues in this Week’s Discussion forum. Identify the professional organization related to your chosen specialization for this Assignment, and explain how you can become an active member of this organization.