NURS 6002 Transition to Graduate Study

Academic and Professional Success Plan Template

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This document is to be used for NURS 6002 Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing to complete Assessments 1-4. The purpose of this document is to help organize your thoughts and plans for your academic and professional success.

Week 1 | Part 1: Developing an 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 guide me in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.

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:

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:

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:

Notes:

Week 2 | Part 2: 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 while a student of the MSN program and in my professional work as a nurse throughout my career. The results of these efforts are shared below.

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 of the relationship between academic integrity and writing.
• Explanation of the relationship between professional practices and scholarly ethics.
• Cite at least 2 resources that support your arguments, using proper APA formatting.
• Explain how Grammarly, SafeAssign, and paraphrasing contribute 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 the integrity and ethics of your 1) academic work while a student in 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 3 | Part 3: 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.

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 paragraphs) below that includes the following:

• Describe your approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research.
• Identify at least two strategies that you found effective in finding peer-reviewed research.
• Identify at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research.

Week 6 | Part 4: 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 for 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.

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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