Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 2_ Strategies to Promote Academic Integrity and Professional Ethics
Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 2_ Strategies to Promote Academic Integrity and Professional Ethics
Academic and Professional Success Plan Template
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This document is to be used for NURS 6003Transition to Graduate Study for Nursingto 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:
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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:
NETWORK MEMBER 3
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 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:
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ADDITIONAL NETWORK MEMBERS
Week 2 | Part 2: Academic Resources and Strategies
Academic and professional resources are essential for MSN students since they help them in preparing for their careers. Academic resources and strategies refer to any out-of-class supports that MSN students can use for their academic work to acquire knowledge better. Professional resources and strategies help MSN students to create and develop a solid and consistent network that will develop them professionally and personally after the MSN program. The purpose of this assignment is to identify and describe academic and professional resources that I can apply to the MSN program and to promote success in nursing practice.
Academic Resource/Strategy 1: Nursing Journals
Nursing journals are an excellent academic resource for MSN students since they focus on research and evidence-based information. Journals present, review, critique, and communicate nursing issues, which are a major focus for MSN students (Oermann et al., 2021). I can use journals as an academic resource to understand issues affecting nursing practice and identify solutions to those issues. Journals are a great resource for evidence-based research for MSN students in their research projects. Besides, they include general publications of interest to all those practicing nursing (Oermann et al., 2021). Examples of nursing journals that I can use for my academic success include the American Journal of Nursing, American Nurse Today, and The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice (Oermann et al., 2021). The nursing journals can keep me informed and allow me to develop standards of care, better understand patient needs, and become a more effective NP.
Academic Resource/Strategy2: Nursing Research Databases
A nursing research database refers to organized collections of computerized information or data such as nursing books, periodical articles, and multimedia that can be searched to retrieve information. MSN students are expected to write research papers while pursuing their specialty degree. Nursing research databases are particularly useful in locating relevant studies that will guide the literature review (Oermann et al., 2021). Examples of databases I can use for academic success include CINAHL, Cochrane, Medline, and UpToDate. CINAHL is the largest nursing database providing indexing for nursing and allied health literature (Oermann et al., 2021). UpToDate is the top resource for evidence-based clinical decision-making used by healthcare professionals globally.
Academic Resource/Strategy3: Study Groups
Forming or being part of a study group is a great academic strategy that can be applied to succeed in the MSN program. A study group is an informal peer group of 4-6 students. It is helpful for problem sets, reviewing lecture readings and materials, and studying for exams (McCabe & Lummis, 2018). Participation in a study group can help MSN student improve their studying skills. By pooling our resources, I can share tips and pointers with my fellow students about more efficient ways to take notes, prepare for exams, and manage time (McCabe & Lummis, 2018). Besides, study group members hold each other accountable, offer gentle encouragement, and provide opinions when faced with challenges.
Professional Resource/Strategy1: Attending Annual Conferences
Conferences are a vital component of a nursing career. They offer MSN students the opportunity to begin new activities and to network with fellow students and nurses. For example, the AANP Specialty and Leadership Conference offer NPs and students opportunities to network within their specialty (Goolsby & DuBois, 2017). The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) holds a large annual conference that offers nurse practitioners and students professional growth and networking (Goolsby & DuBois, 2017). The National Student Nurses Association Annual Conference provides student nurses with diverse learning opportunities and chances to network with fellow students. I can attend such conferences to network with other PMHNP students and professionals.
Professional Resource/Strategy2: Nursing Professional Organizations
Nursing professional organizations are dedicated to the professional and personal development of their members and the general advancement of the nursing profession. Joining a professional nursing organization is essential to every student and practicing nurse owing to the dynamic field of nursing (Goolsby & DuBois, 2017). The nursing organizations encourage nurses to stay up to date on current practices, be updated on what healthcare leaders are saying, and get a sight of what other hospitals are doing to innovate and advance patient care. Benefits of an MSN student joining a professional organization include education opportunities, local meetings, annual conventions, networking, career assistance, certification discounts, and access to experts and mentors (Goolsby & DuBois, 2017). I can join professional organizations such as the AANP, which provides opportunities to students for professional growth and networking. I can also join American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), a resource for psychiatric-mental health nursing. It provides resources a PMHNP, and a student needs to keep their practice current. They also offer continuing education, evidence-based resources, and dynamic collaboration.
Professional Resource/Strategy3: Professional Nurse Mentorship Programs
Nurse Mentorship is a synergetic relationship between a beginner nurse, the mentee, and an experienced nurse, the mentor. Nurse mentorship programs promote mutual professional growth between the mentor and the mentee through an active and supportive relationship (Foolchand & Maritz, 2020). The mentor’s role is to offer guidance to their mentee and support them when growing their nursing careers (Foolchand & Maritz, 2020). MSN students can develop professional relationships with their professors and nurse educators, potentially leading to career opportunities. I tend to use this strategy by applying for a professional mentor at the Walden University mentorship program. A nurse mentor can help me navigate through the specialty and establish my PMHNP career.
Conclusion Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 2_ Strategies to Promote Academic Integrity and Professional Ethics
MSN students should utilize academic and professional resources to succeed in their master’s program and NP careers. I identified academic resources and strategies, including nursing journals, nursing research databases, and study groups. These resources can help to acquire out-of-class knowledge better. Professional resources and strategies include Attending Annual Conferences, joining nursing professional organizations, and professional nurse mentorship programs. The resources and strategies can help me network with other MSN students and practicing nurses and get job opportunities.
Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 2_ Strategies to Promote Academic Integrity and Professional Ethics References
Foolchand, D., & Maritz, J. E. (2020). Experience of nurses regarding the clinical mentoring of student nurses in resource-limited settings. Health SA = SA Gesondheid, 25, 1434. https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v25i0.1434
Goolsby, M. J., & DuBois, J. C. (2017). Professional organization membership: Advancing the nurse practitioner role. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 29(8), 434-440. https://doi.org/10.1002/2327-6924.12483
McCabe, J. A., & Lummis, S. N. (2018). Why and how do undergraduates study in groups?. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology, 4(1), 27. https://doi.org/10.1037/stl0000099
Oermann, M. H., Wrigley, J., Nicoll, L. H., Ledbetter, L. S., Carter-Templeton, H., & Edie, A. H. (2021). Integrity of Databases for Literature Searches in Nursing: Avoiding Predatory Journals. ANS. Advances in nursing science, 44(2), 102–110. https://doi.org/10.1097/ANS.000000000000034
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
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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.
Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 2_ Strategies to Promote Academic Integrity and Professional Ethics Grading Rubric
| Performance Category | 100% or highest level of performance
100% 16 points |
Very good or high level of performance
88% 14 points |
Acceptable level of performance
81% 13 points |
Inadequate demonstration of expectations
68% 11 points |
Deficient level of performance
56% 9 points
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Failing level
of performance 55% or less 0 points |
| Total Points Possible= 50 | 16 Points | 14 Points | 13 Points | 11 Points | 9 Points | 0 Points |
| Scholarliness
Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics. |
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements:
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| Application of Course Knowledge
Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations |
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| Interactive Dialogue
Initial post should be a minimum of 300 words (references do not count toward word count) The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each (references do not count toward word count) Responses are substantive and relate to the topic. |
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| Due Date Requirements | Demonstrated all of the following:
A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT. |
Demonstrates one or less of the following.
A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT. |