Complete Part 1 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template

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  • 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.

    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 NURS 6 00 3 : Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing

       

       

       

      Academic and Professional Success Plan Template

       

      Prepared by:

       

      <Pamella Brown>

       

      This document is to be used for NURS 6003Transition 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.

       

       

      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 morethan four entries repeat the items below with details of your additional network member(s) in the ‘ADDITIONAL NETWORK MEMBERS’ section.

       

       

      NETWORK MEMBER 1

       

      Name:

       

       

      Title:

       

       

      Organization:

       

       

      Academic or 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:

       

      Notes:

       

       

       

       

      NETWORK MEMBER 2

       

      Name:

       

       

      Title:

       

       

      Organization:

       

       

      Academic or 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:

       

      Notes:

       

       

       

      Organization:

       

       

      Academic or 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:

       

      Notes:

       

      NETWORK MEMBER 4

       

      Name:

       

       

      Title:

       

       

      Organization:

       

       

      Academic or 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:

       

      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 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 threeprofessional 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/Strategy2

       

       

       

       

      Academic Resource/Strategy3

       

       

       

       

      Professional Resource/Strategy1

       

       

       

      Professional Resource/Strategy2

       

       

       

      Professional Resource/Strategy3

       

       

       

       

      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).

       

       

      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 4 | Part 4: 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

      Topic of Interest:  
      Research Article: Include full citation in APA format, as well as link or search details (such as DOI)  
      Professional Practice Use:

      One or more professional practice uses of the theories/concepts presented in the article

      		  
      Research Analysis Matrix

      Add more rows if necessary

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

       

      		      
         

       

      		      
         

       

      		      
         

       

      		      
         

       

      		      
         

       

      		      
         

       

      		      
         

       

      		      
         

       

      		      
         

       

      		      

       

       

      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

       

       

       

       

       

      Week 5 | Part 5: Professional Development

       

      I have developed a curriculum vitae to capture my academic and professional accomplishments to date.

       

      The results of my efforts are below.

       

      Directions: Complete Step a curriculum vitae (CV) in the space provided.

       

       

      Curriculum Vitae (CV)

      Use the space below to write your CVbased on your current education and professional background. Alternatively, you may write this in a separate document and copy/paste the results below.

      NOTE: If needed there are a variety of online resources available with tips and samples of graduate nurse CVs.

      Week 6 | Part 6: 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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Explain why a health concern is important for health promotion within a specific population.

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Assessment 1 Instructions: Health Promotion Plan

  • Develop a hypothetical health promotion plan, 2–3 pages in length, addressing a specific health concern for an individual or a group living in the community that you identified from the topic list provided. A hypothetical nonprofit group is highly recommended.
    • Bullying.
    • Home safety.
    • Fall prevention.
    • Immunizations.
    • Tobacco use (vaping, e-cigarettes, hookah, chewing tobacco, or smoking) cessation.
    • All assignments in the course are based upon hypothetical individuals or groups.
      For this assignment, you will plan for and enlist the participation of a hypothetical individual or group in a clinical learning activity based on a health promotion plan, addressing a particular health concern affecting these members of your community.
      Professional Context
      The first step in any effective project or clinical patient encounter is planning. This assessment provides an opportunity for you to plan a clinical learning experience focused on health promotion associated with a specific community health concern. Such a plan defines the critical elements of who, what, when, where, and why that establish the foundation for an effective clinical learning experience for the participants. Completing this assessment will strengthen your understanding of how to plan and negotiate individual or group participation.
      Demonstration of Proficiency
      By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
    • Competency 1: Analyze health risks and health care needs among distinct populations.
      • Analyze a community health concern that is the focus of a health promotion plan.
    • Competency 2: Propose health promotion strategies to improve the health of populations.
      • Explain why a health concern is important for health promotion within a specific population.
      • Establish agreed-upon health goals in collaboration with participants.
    • Competency 5: Apply professional, scholarly communication strategies to lead health promotion and improve population health.
      • Write clearly and concisely in a logically coherent and appropriate form and style.
    • Note: Assessment 1 must be completed first before you are able to submit Assessment 4.
      Preparation
      The first step in any effective project or clinical patient encounter is planning. This assessment provides an opportunity for you to plan a hypothetical clinical learning experience focused on health promotion associated with a specific community health concern. Such a plan defines the critical elements of who, what, when, where, and why that establish the foundation for an effective clinical learning experience for the participants. Completing this assessment will strengthen your understanding of how to plan and negotiate individual or group participation.
      You will need to satisfactorily pass Assessment 1 (Health Promotion Plan) before working on your last assignment (Assessment 4).
      To prepare for the assessment, consider various health concerns that you would like to be the focus of your plan from the topic list provided, the populations potentially affected by that concern, and hypothetical individuals or groups living in the community. Then, investigate your chosen concern and best practices for health improvement, based on supporting evidence.
      As you begin to prepare this assessment, you are encouraged to complete the Vila Health: Effective Interpersonal Communications activity. The information gained from completing this activity will help you succeed with the assessment. Completing activities is also a way to demonstrate engagement.
      Please choose one of the topics below:
    • Bullying.
    • Home safety.
    • Fall prevention.
    • Immunizations.
    • Tobacco use (vaping, e-cigarettes, hookah, chewing tobacco, or smoking) cessation.
    • In addition, you are encouraged to:
    • Complete the Vila Health: Effective Interpersonal Communications simulation.
    • Review the health promotion plan assessment and scoring guide to ensure that you understand the work you will be asked to complete.
    • Review the MacLeod article, “Making SMART Goals Smarter.”
    • Note: Remember that you can submit all, or a portion of, your draft assessment to Smarthinking Tutoring for feedback before you submit the final version for this assessment. If you plan on using this free service, be mindful of the turnaround time of 24–48 hours for receiving feedback.
      Instructions
      Health Promotion Plan
    • Choose a one of these specific health concern as the focus of your health promotion plan.
      • Bullying.
      • Home safety.
      • Fall prevention.
      • Immunizations.
      • Tobacco use (vaping, e-cigarettes, hookah, chewing tobacco, or smoking) cessation.
    • Then, investigate your chosen concern and best practices for health improvement, based on supporting evidence.
    • Identify populations potentially affected by this health concern. Determine what their related concerns may be and explain why addressing this health concern is important for health promotion.
    • Identify a hypothetical individual or community group among the affected population who would benefit from an educational session about your chosen health concern and associated health improvement strategies.
    • Identify expectations for an educational session, determining goals, and suggestions on how the individual or group needs can be met. The hypothetical audience needs to be described and the educational plan should be outlined. Health goals need to be clear, measurable, and appropriate for this activity.
    • Then, research and document their potential learning needs and health promotion goals.
    • Document Format and Length
      Your health promotion plan should be 2–3 pages in length.
      Supporting Evidence
      Support your health promotion plan with peer-reviewed articles, course study resources, and Healthy People 2020 resources. Cite at least three credible sources published within the past five years, using APA format.
      Graded Requirements
      The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide, so be sure to address each point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.
    • Analyze the health concern that is the focus of your health promotion plan.
      • Consider underlying assumptions and points of uncertainty in your analysis.
    • Explain why a health concern is important for health promotion within a specific population.
      • Examine current population health data.
      • Consider the factors that contribute to health, health disparities, and access to services.
    • Explain the importance of establishing agreed-upon health goals in collaboration with hypothetical participants.
    • Write clearly and concisely in a logically coherent and appropriate form and style.
      • Write with a specific purpose and audience in mind.
      • Adhere to scholarly and disciplinary writing standards and APA formatting requirements.
    • Before submitting your assessment for grading, proofread it to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it difficult for them to focus on the substance of your plan.
      Portfolio Prompt: Remember to save the assessment to your ePortfolio so that you may refer to it as you complete the final capstone course.

Ego integrity vs. despair in long-term care.

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Etre, L.P. (2017). Ego integrity vs. despair in long-term care.

·  Assignment Description

·  Ego Integrity Presentation

·  Imagine you are working as a charge nurse in an assisted living facility. Your unit houses twenty older adults. The residents of this unit are cognitively functional without evidence of cognitive decline. The residents are elderly and do require varying degrees of physical assistance with ADLs. Create a PowerPoint outlining strategies you can incorporate in the assisted living facility to promote ego integrity for your residents. What group and individual activities can you incorporate?

·  Assignment Expectations:

·  Length: 10-15 content slides

·  Structure: Include a title slide, objective slide, and reference slide in APA format. These do not count towards the minimum content slide count for this assignment. Be sure to fully explain all slides in the Speaker Notes.

·  References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of two (2) scholarly sources are required for this assignment.

Explain the group’s processes and stage of formation.

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  1. The Assignment

    In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:

    • Explain the group’s processes and stage of formation.
    • Explain curative factors that occurred in the group. Include how these factors might impact client progress.
    • Explain intragroup conflict that occurred and recommend strategies for managing the conflict. Support your recommendations with evidence-based literature.

     

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    Rubric:

     

    Quality of Work Submitted:

    The extent of which work meets the assignned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking.–

    Excellent 27 (27%) – 30 (30%)Good 24 (24%) – 26 (26%)Fair 21 (21%) – 23 (23%)Poor 0 (0%) – 20 (20%)

    Quality of Work Submitted: The purpose of the paper is clear.–

    Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

    Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to:

    Understand and interpret the assignment’s key concepts.–

    Excellent 9 (9%) – 10 (10%)Good 8 (8%) – 8 (8%)Fair 7 (7%) – 7 (7%)Poor 0 (0%) – 6 (6%)

    Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to:

    Apply and integrate material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, and textbook) and credible outside resources.–

    Excellent 18 (18%) – 20 (20%)Good 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)Fair 14 (14%) – 15 (15%)Poor 0 (0%) – 13 (13%)

    Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to:

    Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections.–

    Excellent 18 (18%) – 20 (20%)Good 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)Fair 14 (14%) – 15 (15%)Poor 0 (0%) – 13 (13%)

    Written Expression and Formatting

    Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.–

    Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

    Written Expression and Formatting

    English writing standards:
    Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation–

    Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

    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.–

    Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)