NURS 6002 / 3 Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional Network Example

NURS 6002 / 3 Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional Network Example

Academic and Professional Success Plan Template

This document is intended for use in NURS 6003 Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing to complete Assessments 1-6. Equally important, this document serves as a tool to structure your considerations regarding planning for both academic and professional success.

For detailed instructions, please refer to the weekly assessment details in the course or consult 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 clarify my vision for success and will guide me now and in the future.

Directions: Complete the information below for each member of your network. If you have more than four entries, please replicate the items below with details of additional network members in the ‘ADDITIONAL NETWORK MEMBERS’ section.

NETWORK MEMBER 1

Name: [Name]
Title: Student Success Advisor
Organization: [Organization]
Academic or Professional: Academic
Reason for selection and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse: [Explanation of selection and support]

Notes:

NETWORK MEMBER 2

Name: [Name]
Title: Enrollment Specialist
Organization: [Organization]
Academic or Professional: Academic
Reason for selection and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse: [Explanation of selection and support]

Notes:

NETWORK MEMBER 3

Name: [Name]
Title: PMHNP Student/RN
Organization: [Organization]
Academic or Professional: Professional
Reason for selection and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse: [Explanation of selection and support]

Notes:

NETWORK MEMBER 4

Name: [Name]
Title: Special Educator
Organization: [Organization]
Academic or Professional: Professional
Reason for selection and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse: [Explanation of selection and support]

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 nursing practice in general or my specialty in particular.

Directions: 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 nursing practice in general or your specialty. Explain how you intend to use these resources and how they might benefit you academically and professionally.

NRS 490 Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval GCU Examples

Academic Resource/Strategy 1

[Description of academic resource or strategy]

Academic Resource/Strategy 2

[Description of academic resource or strategy]

Academic Resource/Strategy 3

[Description of academic resource or strategy]

Professional Resource/Strategy 1

[Description of professional resource or strategy]

Professional Resource/Strategy 2

[Description of professional resource or strategy]

Professional Resource/Strategy 3

[Description of professional resource or strategy]

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 the integrity and ethics of my academic work as a student of the MSN program and my professional work as a nurse throughout my career.

Part 1: Writing Sample: The Connection Between Academic and Professional Integrity

In the following paragraphs, I will provide an analysis that includes:

– An explanation of the relationship between academic integrity and writing.
– An explanation of the relationship between professional practices and scholarly ethics.
– Citation of at least two resources supporting these arguments with proper APA formatting.
– An explanation of how Grammarly, Safe Assign, and paraphrasing contribute to academic integrity.

Part 2: Strategies for Maintaining Integrity of Work

Building upon the analysis in Part 1, I will identify and describe strategies I intend to employ to uphold the integrity and ethics of both my academic work as an MSN student and my professional work as a nurse throughout my career. This will include a review of resources and approaches I plan to use in both roles.

Week 4 | Part 4: Research Analysis

I have identified a topic of interest for further study and analyzed a peer-reviewed research article related to this topic.

Step 1: Research Analysis

Topic of Interest:
Research Article: [Full citation in APA format, including link or search details (DOI)]
Professional Practice Use: [One or more professional practice uses of the theories/concepts presented in the article]

Research Analysis Matrix

Strengths of the Research
Limitations of the Research
Relevancy to Topic of Interest
Notes

Step 2: Summary of Analysis

In the next paragraphs, I will provide a summary of my analysis, including:

– My approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research.
– Two effective strategies I used to find peer-reviewed research.
– One resource I intend to use in the future to locate peer-reviewed research.

Week 5 | Part 5: Professional Development

I have created a curriculum vitae (CV) to document my academic and professional accomplishments to date.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

[Provide your CV based on your current education and professional background. You can also prepare this in a separate document and paste the results here.]

Week 6 | Part 6: Finalizing the Plan

I have explored various options for my nursing specialty, including a close examination of my selected or preferred specialty and my second-preferred specialty. Additionally, I have justified my chosen MSN specialization and identified a professional organization related to this specialization.

Step 1: Comparison of Nursing Specialties

In the following paragraphs, I will compare my selected or preferred nursing specialty to my second preference. This will include identifying each specialty, describing their focus and the roles graduates are prepared for, and highlighting any significant differentiators that influenced my decision.

Step 2: Justification of Nursing Specialty

I will provide a paragraph outlining my reasons for selecting my MSN specialization, incorporating feedback received from colleagues in the Discussion Forum.

Step 3: Professional Organizations

Lastly, I will identify and examine a professional organization related to my selected or preferred specialty and explain how I can become a member of this organization.

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