NURS-6003N-18-TRANSITION TO GRADUATE STUDY

NURS-6003N-18-TRANSITION TO GRADUATE STUDY

This assignment has 2 parts. Part 1 is the discussion (300 words); Part 2 is the main assignment 4 Pages).

Please see the attachment for details. “The Academic and Professional Success Plan Template” must be used to complete the assignment.

  • NURS-6003N-18-Transition to Graduate Study

    Discussion: Examining Nursing Specialties

    You have probably seen one or more of the many inspirational posters about decisions. A visual such as a forked road or a street sign is typically pictured, along with a quote designed to inspire.

    Decisions are often not so easily inspired. Perhaps you discovered this when choosing a specialty within the MSN program. This decision is a critical part of your plan for success, and you no doubt want to get it right. This is yet another area where your network can help, as well as other sources of information that can help you make an informed choice.

    To Prepare:

    Reflect on your decision to pursue a specialty within the MSN program, including your professional and academic goals as they relate to your program/specialization.

    NOTE: PLEASE SEPARATE THE DISCUSSION FROM THE INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT PROJECT

    DISCUSSION QUESTION:

    My Nursing Specialty: Post Master’s Graduate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse

    Post an explanation of your choice of a nursing specialty within the program. Describe any difficulties you had (or are having) in making your choice, and the factors that drove/are driving your decision. Identify at least one professional organization affiliated with your chosen specialty and provide details on becoming a member. (About 300 words)

    Assignment

    Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 4: Finalizing the Plan

    PLEASE NOTE: This assignment also has a part that is related to the discussion question

    At some point in every construction project, efforts turn from design and the focus moves to actual construction. With the vision in place and the tools secured, the blueprint can be finalized and approved. Then it is time to put on hardhats and begin work.

    Throughout the course you have developed aspects of your Academic and Professional Development Plan. You have thought a great deal about your vision and goals, your academic and professional network of support, research strategies and other tools you will need, the integrity of your work, and the value of consulting the work of others. With your portfolio in place, it is now time to finalize your blueprint for success.

    Much as builders remain cognizant of the building standards as they plan and begin construction, nurses must remain mindful of the formal standards of practice that govern their specialties. A good understanding of these standards can help ensure that your success plan includes any steps necessary to excel within your chosen specialty.

    In this Assignment you will continue developing your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan by developing the final component–a review of your specialty standards of practice. You will also submit your final version of the document, including Parts 1–4.

    To Prepare:

    · Review the scope and standards of practice or competencies related to your chosen specialty in the resources for this module.

    · Review the MSN specializations offered at Walden by viewing the module resource, Walden University. (n.d.). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

    · Examine professional organizations related to the specialization you have chosen and identify at least one to focus on for this Assignment.

    · Reflect on the thoughts you shared in the Discussion forum regarding your choice of a specialty, any challenges you have encountered in making this choice, and any feedback you have received from colleagues in the Discussion.

    The Assignment: In 4 Full Pages

    Complete the following items and incorporate them into the final version of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan.

    · With the resources specific to the MSN specialization and the, Walden University. (n.d.). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), shared in this module, write a paragraph or make a Nursing Specialty Comparison table, comparing at least two nursing specialties that include your selected specialization and second-preferred specialization.

    · Write a 2- to 3-paragraph justification statement identifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization. Incorporate feedback you received from colleagues in this Module’s Discussion forum.

    · Identify the professional organization related to your chosen specialization for this Assignment, and explain how you can become an active member of this organization.

    Learning Resources

    Required Readings

    Bickford, C. J., Marion, L., & Gazaway, S. (2015). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice, third edition – 2015. Retrieved from  http://ebooks.iospress.nl/publication/12524

    Cherry, B., Caramanica, L, Everett, L. Q., Fennimore, L., & Elaine, S. (2019). Leveraging the power of board leadership in professional nursing organizations. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 49(11), 517-519.

    Echevarria, I. M. (2018). Make connections by joining a professional nursing organization. Nursing48(12), 35–38.

    Truant, R., & Chan, R. J. (2017). Future ready: Strengthening oncology nursing leadership in the context of professional oncology nursing organizations. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal, 27(1), 2-4.