ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PART 4

Academic and Professional Success Plan

Prepared by:

Ahmed Diaz Trinquete

This document is to be used for NURS 6002 Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing to complete Assessments 1-4. 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: 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: Vincent Hall

Title: Associate Dean I and MSN SP Program Director

Organization: Walden University, College of Nursing

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:

Vincent Hall is the MSN SP Program Director and Associate Dean of the College of Nursing at Walden University, so I chose him. Throughout my MSN program, he can offer invaluable advice and assistance due to his vast expertise and leadership in nursing education. As the program director, he oversees the MSN core courses and several nursing specialties, such as informatics, public health nursing, nursing education, and nurse executive. Vincent's knowledge will guide me through the program requirements and ensure I'm headed in the proper direction for success. His expertise in these fields will also help me understand the many nursing career options, empowering me to make wise choices about my professional advancement.

Notes: Experienced leader in nursing education, oversees MSN program and various specializations, can provide guidance and support throughout the program.

NETWORK MEMBER 2

Name: Elda Marie Mathias

Title: Patient Flow/Transfer Coordinator

Organization: Atlanta VA Healthcare System

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:

I chose Elda Marie Mathias because she manages patient flow and transfers for the Atlanta VA Healthcare System. Her background in patient flow management and healthcare administration complements my interest in enhancing the effectiveness of healthcare delivery. By working with Elda, I will learn how healthcare systems operate and how that affects patient care. As I work toward my MSN and want to implement evidence-based approaches to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare procedures, her experience, and knowledge will be very helpful. Elda's mentoring and assistance will facilitate my professional development and success as a working nurse.

Notes: Experience in healthcare administration and patient flow management can provide insights into healthcare operations and optimize patient care processes.

NETWORK MEMBER 3

Name: Dr. Brenda Mason

Title: Nurse Educator

Organization: Walden University

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:

Dr. Brenda Mason was my choice because she is a nurse educator at Walden University. Because of her expertise in nursing education and her position at the institution, she has a lot of knowledge and experience in instructing and guiding nursing students. Dr. Mason's experience in curriculum creation, teaching techniques, and student evaluation techniques will be useful to me as we work together. She will help me improve my teaching abilities and develop my awareness of nursing educational best practices, boosting my success in the MSN program. Additionally, her knowledge of the subject of nursing education will be extremely helpful to me as I look into potential academic options in the future.

Notes: Expertise in nursing education can guide curriculum development, instructional strategies, and student evaluation methods.

NETWORK MEMBER 4

Name: Marilyn Lynch-Goddard

Title: Higher Education: Online Nursing Faculty; Certified Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)

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:

Marilyn Lynch-Goddard is a Certified Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) at Walden University and a member of the online nursing faculty, which is why I chose her. As I negotiate the online learning environment of the MSN program, Marilyn's experience as an online faculty member will be helpful. Her background as a Certified Clinical Nurse Leader will help shed light on the obligations and duties of a CNL, which fits with my professional goals. Through our collaboration, I will better comprehend the CNL function and how to apply evidence-based methods to improve patient outcomes. Her encouragement and advice will help me succeed in the MSN program and be ready for a rewarding future as a working nurse.

Notes: Experience as an online faculty member, and expertise in the role of a Certified Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), can provide insights into online learning and the CNL role.

Week 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.

Week 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

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

The peer-reviewed literature on "The Impact of Telemedicine on Healthcare Delivery and Patient Outcomes" was located and examined using a logical and thorough technique. My next step was to do keyword searches on major academic databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, and Google Scholar. These databases are helpful resources for finding peer-reviewed papers regarding telemedicine due to their broad range of publications and research from many healthcare fields.

Two approaches were particularly helpful in locating pertinent peer-reviewed research. In the beginning, I concentrated on utilizing precise and pertinent keywords connected to the subject, such as "telemedicine," "healthcare delivery," "patient outcomes," "telehealth technologies," and "nursing implications." This made it easier to find items specifically relevant to my area of interest within the search results. Second, I used the citation chaining technique, which involves looking through the reference lists of papers pertinent to the topic to locate more scholarly works. Using this method, I could locate classic and more modern studies that helped us better understand how telemedicine has affected healthcare.

In the future, I want to use academic institutional repositories to discover peer-reviewed studies on "The Impact of Telemedicine on Healthcare Delivery and Patient Outcomes." Walden University may have its digital library where academics and researchers deposit their works in various subjects, including medicine and nursing. In order to gain a deeper grasp of the implications of telemedicine for nursing practice and patient care, I may access this repository's variety of peer-reviewed papers, theses, and dissertations. Additionally, I want to use the numerous databases and library resources at Walden University, including ProQuest, EBSCOhost, and PubMed, to discover pertinent publications on telemedicine that have been peer-reviewed. The university's library frequently makes a variety of scholarly periodicals and research papers accessible, making it a crucial resource for remaining current with developments and research discoveries in the area.

Week 6 | Part 4: 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.

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