Academic Success and Professional Development Plan

To Prepare:

· Review the scope and standards of practice or competencies related to your chosen specialty in the resources for this week.

· Review the MSN specializations offered at Walden by viewing the week resource, Walden University. (n.d.). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). (See Attachment for this)

Instructions

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Step 1 by writing 2-3 paragraphs in the space below comparing the nursing specialty you have selected – (in my case Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) compare it to Family Nurse Practitioner) 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.

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Step 2 by writing a paragraph identifying and justifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization (Reason for helping the underserved in my community). Be sure to incorporate any feedback you received from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.

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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. (In this case The American Psychiatric Nurse Association)

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