NURS 6003 Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional Network
Academic and Professional Success Plan Template
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.
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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.
NETWORK MEMBER 1
Name: xxx, RN, BSN, MSN
Organization: xxx University
Title: Professor at xxx University
Professional or Academic: 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:
Notes: Friendship plays a significant role in supporting one’s career. xxx being one of my fellow instructor and partner throughout my BSN program, xx will be mentoring me throughout my MSN program. Recent Gallup survey (Gallup, 2019) found that college graduate who had encouraging mentors were more likely to have higher reports of well-being the experience plays a good role in my Academic network. Besides, xxxx will continue to be part of my journey as we practice nursing professionals in sharing ideas NURS 6003 Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional Network.
NETWORK MEMBER 2
Name: xxx
Title: Academic Advisor
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:
Notes: xxx has shaped my career path throughout University life. Besides, he determines and identifies good schedule that suit my academic and personal career. Furthermore, he has played a significant role with helping me identify my long term and short terms goals. xx has been great with helping me with navigating different academic setting such as online services. Professionally, xxx will assist me with finding practicum locations suitable for my professional goals.
NETWORK MEMBER 3
Name: xxx
Title: Member of the American Nurses Association
Organization: American Nurse Association
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:NURS 6003 Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional Network
Notes: I choose xxat the American Nurse Association for his excellent reputation and extensive career activities that will shape my MSN program career. ANA has a great mentorship program which will help me connect with others while providing nurses with continuing education and certificate opportunities because the medical field is always changing becoming a member of ANA will keep me update on the most current evidence-based practice. (Laureate Education, 2018). However, their passion and commitment make them an integral part of my success.
NETWORK MEMBER 4
Name: Lxxx
Title: Rn, BSN, MSN
Organization: Healthcare Management Tools
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:NURS 6003 Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional Network
Notes: The advancement in technology has eased and provided an effective means of communication with different professionals across the medicine online field. The blue pipe will offer informal conversations and engagement with diverse professionals, which will help me build a professional network across the globe. Wofford (2018) defines the effectiveness of using social media while building a professional network. Therefore, Blue Pipes, with its large network, xxx will enable me to connect with different people for my practicum and professional network NURS 6003 Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional Network.
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) NURS 6003 Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional Network.
Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional Network
When was the last time you read Meditation XVII of John Donne’s Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions?
Unless you are a student of seventeeth-century poetry, you may not be all that familiar with this piece. However, you may be much more familiar with one of its well-known phrases: “No man is an island…”.
As you begin your journey toward achieving your academic and professional goals, you have a great opportunity to network with academics and professionals who can help ensure you do not travel alone. This network can help to clarify your own vision for success and can help guide you now and in the future. To paraphrase Donne, no one is an island.
Begin creating an academic and professional network by identifying which academic and professional connections and resources with which you need to collaborate to succeed in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
To Prepare:
Consider individuals, departments, teams, and/or resources within Walden University and within your profession that you believe can support your academic and professional success.Identify at least two academic and at least two professional individuals, colleagues, or teams that might help you succeed in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.Download the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template NURS 6003 Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional Network.
The Assignment:
Academic and Professional Network
Complete Part 1 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template. Be sure to address the following:
Identify at least two academic and at least two professional individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.Explain why you selected these individuals and/or teams and how they will support your success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
By Day 7 of Week 1
Submit Part 1 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template.
Submission and Grading Information
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NURS_6003_Module01_Week01_Assignment_Rubric
ExcellentGoodFairPoorComplete Part 1 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template. Be sure to address the following:
· Identify at least two academic and at least two professional individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
The response clearly and accurately identifies at least two academic individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
The response clearly and accurately identifies at least two professional individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
The response partially identifies at least two academic individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
The response partially identifies at least two professional individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as practicing nurse.
The response identifies only one academic individual or team to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
The response identifies only one professional individual or team to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
The response identifying at least two academic individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.
The response identifying at least two professional individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.
· Explain why these individuals and/or teams were selected and how they will support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
Response clearly and thoroughly explains in detail why the academic and professional individuals/teams were selected to support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
Response clearly and accurately explains how the academic and professional individuals/teams will support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
Response explains why the academic and professional individuals/teams were selected to support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
Response explains how the academic and professional individuals/teams will support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
Explanation of why the academic and professional individuals/teams were selected to support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse is vague or inaccurate.
Explanation of how the academic and professional individuals/teams will support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse is vague or inaccurate.
Explanation of why the academic and professional individuals/teams were selected to support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.
Explanation of how the academic and professional individuals/teams will support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.
Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:
Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.
A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.
Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.
Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.
No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.
Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.
Total Points: 100
