NURS-6003 Assign 3 wk5

Running Head: ACADEMIC RESOURCES 1

ACADEMIC RESOURCES 2

Academic resources

Jadiam Lopez

MSN, Walden University

NURS-6003C

Dr. Crystal Lewis

06/19/2021

Introduction

A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is a critical course that equips nurses with advanced expertise in providing care. It is a critical course that requires a nurse to acquire knowledge from various academic resources to acquire an advance and broad view of the nursing field (Fowler, Conner & Smith, 2018). The course prepares a healthcare worker with knowledge in nursing leadership, management, and administration. It also equips nurses with additional skills in nursing such as research and development to ensure the nurses are competent in providing evidence-based medication. Financial analysis and the analysis of medical data through technology such as cloud computing and Electronic Health Record (EHR). For this reason, nurses undertaking (MSN) should be aggressive and proactive in utilizing every academic resource in acquiring the necessary knowledge.

Academic resources/ strategy

First

The first strategy is the utilization of the community library; the community library is one of the most effective places to acquire or form of resources needs for the MSN program. One must be a book enthusiast for one to perform well in the MSN. I will utilize the library after the normal classes from the university. I will acquire scholarly nourishments from various resources such as newspapers, magazines, books, and journals from scholars who are experts in the field of nursing. Although books are the most reliable and credible sources of information other resources such as newspapers and magazines are also most critical in acquiring the most current and trending information affecting the nurses.

For instance, preventive measures about the current pandemic COVID-19 are mostly found in magazines and the newspaper and rarely one can find the information from books. I intend to use the resource y utilizing the private rooms which provide a peaceful studying environment. Being an MSN student I will spend a lot of time doing researches that will enhance my knowledge on providing evidence-based care.

Second

The second academic resource will be the internet: Utilization of the internet is the most advanced and vast academic resource that is current used by almost every student. Currently, in the university, the nursing departments have to create portals where students can access academic materials. The internet is also used as a platform to acquire, submit and receive the examination result. The internet has been facilitating online classes where the students do not need to be in the school physically. Due to advancements in technology, educators are integrating technology in education processes.

Additionally, the internet provides platforms where reliable and credible academic resources are store. For in the case of the Google Scholar database, students can access researches that are credible and reliable in academic. I intend to use the internet by holding online discussions with other students in other parts of the world (Rosen & Frueh, 2007). Through online discussion, we shall be able to share lecture notes and past examination papers from various universities. I will also use the internet by visiting the Google Scholar database and obtain knowledge from other scholars.

Third

The other academic resource I will use is the online academic tutor: Most of the universities currently and particularly in my university use online academic tutors to assist the students. Online academic tutors in nursing are experts who are qualified to answer and handle any challenge facing nursing students. The main responsibilities of an online academic tutor are to assist students with clarification of the assignment, assisting students to register their classes, general course guidance, and online class schedule.

Although the interaction with the tutor is not face-to-face they are essential since students can be able to get clarifications and answers to questions relating to MSN. I intend to utilize an online academic tutor by engaging the tutor early in the morning before they are engaged by other students. I will also engage the tutor to enhance the communication skills that will enable me to enhance communications in classes and job shifts. I intend to create effective communications with the tutor to eradicate communication breakdowns that may negatively affect my academic progress.

Professional resource/strategy

First

American Nurses Association (ANA): The ANA is an association in the United States that facilitates the care interest for both the patients and nurses. The association was established to foster quality care for all citizens in the United States (De Castro, 2004). The main responsibility of the association is to foster high standards in nursing practice. The association is also effective in ensuring nurses are adhering to an acceptable code of conduct. The welfare of nurses is also monitored and governed through the association.

The ANA was also established to formulate policies that are effective in initiating the major reforms in the healthcare sector. I intend to the resources in the association by attending seminars, workshops, and conferences across the globe. I will also ensure I enroll in courses that will enhance my knowledge of how the association works and facilitate care delivery. Participating in meetings organized by the association will enable to the utilization of extra nursing resources and tools.

Second

International Council of Nurses ICN: The ICN was established in 1899 by a group of professional healthcare and is headquartered in Geneva (Hutton, Veenema & Gebbie, 2016). ICN usually advocates for high training that enables the nurses to be competitive and aggressive in establishing policies that enhance care delivery. The ICN also provides a platform where healthcare can advance their training and knowledge thus making them more satisfied in the nursing field.

As an MSN I intend to register for ICN that will enable me to be invited for global activities and meetings based on its culture, values, and principles. The ICN focuses on motivating and supporting MSN nurses by introducing them to diverse practices that enable nurses to cope with global challenges facing the healthcare system. ICN is made up of nurses from across the globe; the recent statistics show that it is made by one-hundred and thirty countries. Therefore, being a member of ICN will enable me to acquire knowledge on various healthcare systems across the globe thus enabling me to deliver services based on evidence-based information.

Third

Workplace Mentor: Mentorship is also an important process to advance as an MSN professional. The best way to master the healthcare concepts is through learning by watching through the mentors. Some nurses have long experiences and are willing to teach newly employed nurses. Some of the theories taught in the nursing schools are well understood through practice in the real hospital setting. The mentor will guide me on how to solve a crisis in the organization between nurses and also between nurses and employees. I intend to approach one of the senior nurses who are among the most psych nurse. Through the mentor, I will be able to acquire clarity whenever I have a question concerning the field. I will work very hard even to be better than my mentor so that in the future I will be able to mentor other young nurses.

References

De Castro, A. B. (2004). Handle with care: The American Nurses Association’s campaign to address work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 9(3), 3.

Fowler, T., Conner, R., & Smith, W. (2018). Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice clinical curriculum map. Journal of Nursing Education, 57(7), 440-445.

Hutton, A., Veenema, T. G., & Gebbie, K. (2016). Review of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) framework of disaster nursing competencies. Prehospital and disaster medicine, 31(6), 680.

Rosen, G. M., & Frueh, B. C. (2007). Challenges to the PTSD construct and its database: the importance of scientific debate.