Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan
Part 6: Finalizing the Plan
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 1–5.
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:
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.
Note: Your final version of the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan should include all components as presented the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan template.
By Day 5 of Week 11
Submit your final draft of Parts 1-6 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan.
Submission and Grading Information
Solution:
Part 6: Finalizing The Plan
It is important for nurses to ensure they make the best decisions regarding their choice of specialty. There are many specialties in MSN programs that may be confusing for nurses. Before signing in for my current specialty, I considered different options. This paper compares two specialties, my current, and second-preferred specialty. I have also provided a justification statement for choosing my preferred specialty. Lastly, I have identified one professional nursing organization and considered how I can sign membership in the organization.
Comparison of the Preferred and Second Preferred Specialties
My current specialty is a family nursing practitioner (FNP). It encompasses care delivery to patients across all genders, ages, body systems, and diseases (Walden University, n.d.). My second-preferred specialty is education. Unlike the family nurse, the role of nurse educators is to provide education services to undergraduate and graduate nurses (Walden University, n.d.).
Justification of Preferred Specialty
The rationale behind my choice for a family nurse is that I have a strong desire to deliver care to patients and to enhance their health outcomes and quality of life. Family nurse specialty offers a golden opportunity to interact with patients from different diversities and to deliver quality care to them (Maloney & Woolforde, 2019). My happiness and job satisfaction lies in seeing my patients’ health improved and diseases cured.
Professional Organization
One professional nursing organization that relates to my specialty is the American Nurses Organization (ANA). ANA supports approximately 4 million registered nurses (RNs) within the….Please click the icon below to purchase full answer at only $10