Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan

Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan

Module 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 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 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: Jodi Berndt

 

 

Title:  Professor, PhD, RN, CCRN-K, PCCN-K, CNE, CNEcl, CHSE

 

 

Organization:  Walden University

 

 

Academic or Professional: Academic

 

 

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:  With Dr. Berndt’s help and guidance, I will be able to build a foundation to further my goal of achieving my advanced degree in mental health. This course will allow me to develop a plan and provide me with the tools to be successful. Dr. Berndt has many years of experience in teaching and achieving success with former students. I look forward to her guidance as I reach my goal of becoming a successful practitioner.

 

 

 

 

 

NETWORK MEMBER 2

 

Name:  Shanequa Averette

 

 

Title: Nursing Professor

 

 

Organization:  Dallas College

 

 

Academic or Professional: Academic

 

 

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:  I have known Mrs. Averette for many years. She has been a nursing instructor for 13 years. She has received her Master of Science Degree in Nursing and current pursuing her Doctorate. With Mrs. Averette’s years of experience and knowledge base, she can help me understand the benefits of theory and application.

 

 

 

NETWORK MEMBER 3

 

Name:  Cheryl Gregory

 

 

Title:  PMHNP, MSN (Nursing Administration and Leadership) BSN, RN

 

 

Organization: United HealthCare

 

 

Academic or Professional: 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:  Mrs. Gregory and I worked together previously in a mental health hospital emergency room. She has continued her education and obtained her Master of Science in Nursing Administration & Leadership. Later she furthered her education in mental health as a PMHNP. With over 20 years of experience in mental health, Mrs. Gregory will be a prefect mentor to encourage and help guide me along the way.

 

 

NETWORK MEMBER 4

 

Name:  Sylvester Nwosu

 

 

Title:  PMHNP

 

 

Organization:  Bliss Behavioral Healthcare Services

 

 

Academic or Professional: 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:  Mr. Nwosu is a successful PMHNP. I had an opportunity to work closely with him servicing adult population patients with mental health issues. He has worked as a PMHNP for 11 years. Like I, Mr. Nwosu believes that there is a greater need for Mental Health Services. To bridge the gap between patients/clients and eliminate rehospitalizations, Mr. Nwosu started Bliss Behavioral Healthcare Services. Sharing like beliefs and being passionate about mental health, I feel he will be very instrumental in my journey of becoming a successful PMHNP.

 

 

 

 

 

Module 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 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.

 

 

 

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Module 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.

 

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:	PMHNP
Research Article: Include full citation in APA format, as well as link or search details (such as DOI)	Amsberry, S. (2022). Promoting Academic Integrity in Nursing Education: An Integrative Review. Journal of Nursing Education, 61(6), 303–307. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20220404-14 Erikson, A., & Davies, B. (2017). Maintaining Integrity: How Nurses Navigate Boundaries in Pediatric Palliative Care. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 35, 42–49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2017.02.031
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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Module 6 | Part 4: Finalizing the Plan

 

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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When was the last time you read Meditation XVII of John Donne’s Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions?

Unless you are a student of seventeeth-century poetry, you may not be all that familiar with this piece. However, you may be much more familiar with one of its well-known phrases: “No man is an island…”.

As you begin your journey toward achieving your academic and professional goals, you have a great opportunity to network with academics and professionals who can help ensure you do not travel alone. This network can help to clarify your own vision for success and can help guide you now and in the future. To paraphrase Donne, no one is an island.

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Begin creating an academic and professional network by identifying which academic and professional connections and resources with which you need to collaborate to succeed in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.

Nola, I agree with your topic about compassion fatigue is a challenging topic to research. I did notice as you did, the limited number of specific topics, and the Walden library was not user-friendly. I do however think that colleagues could still benefit from having peer-reviewed, up-to-date articles, to read. Some peer-reviewed articles cost money to view when using other search engines due to the cost of publication, which may range from five hundred to three thousand US dollars (Dinaharan, 2019).   Unless you are enrolled in a university you may not have access to the overabundance of articles once you graduate, although some universities offer offline libraries (Eva, 2022). The other way to access articles would be like you said Google scholar. Although students may have access to an abundance of articles due to an online library we may not have access to as much after graduation.

References:

Dinaharan, Isaac. (2019). Re: How much does it cost to publish a paper in a Journal?. Retrieved from: https://www.researchgate.net/post/How-much-does-it-cost-to-publish-a-paper-in-a-Journal/5c91fed3979fdc02ec220020/citation/download.

Eva. (2022, August 5). How to find scholarly articles online. AOFIRS. Retrieved September 21, 2022, from https://aofirs.org/articles/how-to-find-scholarly-articles-online

To Prepare:

1. Consider individuals, departments, teams, and/or resources within Walden University and within your profession that you believe can support your academic and professional success.
2. 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.
3. 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.

By Day 7 of Week 1

Submit Part 1 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

• Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK1Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.
• Click the Week 1 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.
• Click the Week 1 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.
• Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK1Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.
• If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
• Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Nurse.org. (n.d.). List of nursing organizations. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://nurse.org/orgs.shtml

Schmidt, K. (n.d.). 5 reasons nurses should engage in professional networking [Blog post]. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://blog.bluepipes.com/5-reasons-nurses-should-take-professional-networking-seriously/

Walden University. (n.d.). Connect to Walden. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://www.waldenu.edu/connect

Walden University. (n.d.). College of Nursing. Retrieved October June 5, 2020, from https://www.waldenu.edu/about/colleges-schools/college-of-nursing

Review the College of Nursing’s vision and mission.

Walden University. (n.d.). Walden University catalog. Retrieved October 4, 2019, from https://catalog.waldenu.edu

Select College of Nursing, then Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Review the MSN Learning Outcomes on this page.

Walden University. (n.d.). Walden University catalog. Retrieved October 4, 2019, from https://catalog.waldenu.edu

Select Introduction, then the link “Vision, Mission, and Goals” under the Introduction header. Review Walden’s vision, mission, and goals.

Walden University. (n.d.). Writing center. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter

Wofford, P. (2018). 10 networking tips for nurses who hate networking. Retrieved from https://nurse.org/articles/tips-for-nurse-networking/

Document: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template (Word document)

Document: Discussion Posting Exemplars (PDF)

Discussion Posting Exemplars

 

SAMPLE POST: Use this as a guide for writing and formatting posts

My Goals and University Vision and Mission

As a nurse for over 10 years and with the advances in technology applied to the health care arena, I have become more interested in the role of a nurse within informatics. My professional goal is to work full-time in the area of nursing informatics. Unfortunately, I knew that obtain this position, I needed to advance my degree. I began looking into various colleges and universities that can provide me with the education needed to obtain an advanced degree with a focus in nursing informatics.

After several months of investigating, I located Walden University. At first, I was drawn to Walden because it offered the flexibility that I needed. However, as I investigated the university further, Walden’s mission and vision statement resonated with me. I knew I had made the right choice. The College of Nursing vision and mission statements described what I felt and thought yet could not put into words. According to the Walden University College of Nursing (2011a), their vision is for graduates to transform nursing to meet the needs of communities. Technology is transforming health care and the degree I will obtain at Walden will help me to assist my organization with this transformation.

Another reason I was drawn to Walden University was the high standards they have for all students. The College of Nursing stated in their mission that their program is “academically rigorous…contextually relevant…” (Walden University, 2011a, para. 4).

This statement matches my academic goal. I am not looking for just a piece of paper at the end, I am looking to gain the necessary knowledge that I need to make an impact within my organization.

Incorporation of Social Change

Walden University (2011b) defined positive social change as a “deliberate process of creating and applying ideas, strategies, and actions to promote the worth, dignity, and development of individuals, communities, organizations, institutions, cultures, and societies” (para. 4). I have always had a feeling that I want my life to mean something and to have an effect on those around me whether it is directly or indirectly. As a nurse, the will to help others is a core foundation of why I got into nursing in the first place. I plan to incorporate social change with the knowledge gained at Walden University by “putting that knowledge into practice” (Walden University, 2010b, para. 3). I plan to contribute to my field when I graduate by helping lead my coworkers and my organization through the computerized changes and advancement of technology at work. While helping others, I will be part of the clinical informatics team as the team transitions the organization into new computerized programs.

References

Walden University. (2011a). About the school. Retrieved from http://www.waldenu.edu/Colleges-and-Schools/College-of-Health-

Sciences/15863.htm

Walden University. (2011b). Vision, mission, and goals. Retrieved from https://catalog.waldenu.edu/content.php?catoid=153&navoid=49950

NURS 6003 SYLLABUS

Student Support and Calendar Information

So you have all key information available to you off-line, it is highly recommended that you print the following items for your reference:

• This Syllabus, including the Course Schedule that is linked on this page as a PDF
• Course Calendar
• Support, Guidelines, and Policies

Credit Hours

• 3 credits in 11 weeks

Walden University assigns credit hours based on the number and type of assignments that enable students to achieve the course learning objectives. In general, each semester credit equals about 42 hours of total student work and each quarter credit equals about 28 hours of total student work. This time requirement represents an approximate average for undergraduate work and the minimum expectations for graduate work. The number and kind of activities estimated to fulfill time requirements will vary by degree level and student learning style, and by student familiarity with the delivery method and course content.

Course Description

In this course students are introduced to Walden University and online learning. Students explore strategies for the successful participation in an online curriculum. Students also will receive a foundation for academic and professional success as scholar-practitioners and social change agents. Course assignments introduce students to resources that support success, development of graduate-level writing skills and use of APA Style, academic integrity, and the creation of a professional development plan based on each student’s chosen specialization.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the conclusion of this course, you should be able to:

• Develop networks for academic and professional success.
• Identify strategies for academic and professional success.
• Apply strategies to promote academic integrity and professional ethics.
• Analyze peer-reviewed research related to issues in nursing practice.
• Create academic success and professional development plans.
• Justify selection of MSN specializations using standards and scope of practice.

College of Nursing Alignment of Learner Outcomes

Click on the following link to access the College of Nursing Alignment of Learner Outcomes:

Document: NURS 6003 College of Nursing Alignment of Learner Outcomes (PDF)

Course Materials

Please visit the University bookstore via your Walden student portal to ensure you are obtaining the correct version of any course texts and/or materials noted in the following section. When you receive your materials, make sure that all required items are included.

Course Text

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000

Note: If the print edition of these books are referenced here, electronic versions also may be available and may be acceptable for use in this course. If an electronic version is listed, no print version is available.

Note: Please keep this text as it will be used in subsequent courses in your MSN program.

Other readings (journal articles, websites, book excerpts, etc.) are assigned throughout the course and may be found within each Module.

Media

Assigned course media elements may be found in one or more modules of the course and are available via a streaming media player or a hyperlink to the individual item.

Course Readings List

The Course Readings List contains all of the required Walden Library resources for this course. Please click on the following link to access the list:

NURS 6003 Course Readings List

Dedicated Support for Course Media

You may use the following e-mail address and toll-free number for any questions or concerns you have about media in the course.

Primary and Secondary Sources

Review the following information prior to selecting resources for assignments.

Primary: A primary source is an original document that is the first account of what happened. A research report is primary, and you can tell because it includes materials and methods demonstrating how the research was done. Some creative work is also primary, such as poetry, novels, and interviews of people who experienced something firsthand. In nursing, which is an evidence-based discipline, we strive to use primary research that is published in scholarly, peer-reviewed journals.

Scholarly, peer-reviewed journal: Scholarly journals publish papers by professional authors and experts in the field using a peer-review process to review the work and assure quality before publishing. The focus of a scholarly journal is to provide accurate information for scholars and other researchers. The focus is on content rather than advertising, a direct contrast to popular media. Scholarly journals publish both primary and secondary papers, the former usually noted as original research and the latter as reviews and commentaries. Letters to the editor may also be published but should be recognized as opinion pieces.

Note: When selecting articles for course assignments, you are advised (unless you are referencing seminal information) to focus on work published within the past five years.

Secondary: A secondary source is one step removed from the original source. This work interprets and often compiles other work, and it includes review articles, textbooks, fact sheets, and commentaries about a topic. It also includes news reports of original research. Secondary work is more prone to error and bias than primary work because it is being filtered through an additional person or persons. Review papers can be useful to glean information about a topic and to find other sources from the reference list, but it is the original, primary research that should be relied on most heavily in demonstrating scholarship, depth, and validation of factual information.

Course Assignments

1. Participation in weekly Discussions: The exchange of ideas among colleagues engaged in scholarly inquiry is a key aspect of learning and is a requisite activity in this course. You are expected to participate each week by posting a response to a prompt or question in the weekly Discussion area. In addition, you are expected to respond to your fellow students’ postings. To count as participation, responses need to be thoughtful; that is, they must refer to the week’s readings, relevant issues in the news, information obtained from other sources, and/or ideas expressed in the postings of other class members. You may ask questions or offer further information or links about the subject. Please pay attention to grammar and spelling, as consistently poorly written posts will receive grade penalties. In grading the required Discussion postings, your Instructor will be using the Discussion Posting and Response Rubric, located in the Course Information area.Note: Unless otherwise noted, initial postings to Discussions are due on or before Day 3, and response postings are due on or before Day 6. You are required to participate in the Discussion on at least three different days (a different day for main post and each response). It is important to adhere to the weekly time frame to allow others ample time to respond to your posting. In addition, you are expected to respond to questions directed toward your own initial posting in a timely manner.
2. Assignments: The Assignments provide you with the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge gained through the Learning Resources and the practicum experience. See the Assignment area of specific weeks for detailed descriptions of the assignments. In grading the required Assignments, your Instructor will be using rubrics located in the Course Information area.Note: The course Assignments will require that you completely and accurately demonstrate critical thinking via assimilation and synthesis of ideas when using credible, outside and course specific resources (i.e. video, required readings, textbook), when comparing different points of view, highlighting similarities, differences, and connections, and/or when lending support to your Assignment responses.
3. Portfolio Assignment: Each course in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program for the following specializations includes a Portfolio Assignment: Nursing Education, Nurse Executive, Nursing Informatics, and Public Health Nursing. The Portfolio Assignment is designed to measure specific professional knowledge and skills as outlined in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Master’s Essentials. Students submit the Portfolio Assignment in the online classroom and a criterion-based scoring rubric is used to grade the assignment. The rubric is aligned with American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Master’s Essentials and provides specific and informative feedback on your performance. The Portfolio Assignment is evaluated by the course Instructor.
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Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional Network SAMPLE

INTRODUCTION

Academic and Professional network are important in attaining career goals. “Professional networking for nurses allows professionals to explore the field and develop a strong support system within the medical community.” (Professional networking in Nursing,” 2019).

Professional network emphasize on the development of relationships and interaction among nurses and scholar practitioners. This type of networking among medical practitioners can be attained by attending in seminars, conferences, and joining professional bodies with other specialists in higher positions in the field of healthcare. (Nursing. Org, 2019). ). According to Wofford, there are different ways one can network with others of same interest or disciplines. Majority of people tend to lean towards social media networking for easy accessibility. It involves forums that are mentioned above. Coworkers, friends and family can serve as support system/network. It is most likely that someone you know will be the link between you and your next job (Wofford, P). I was able to get my first job through my preceptor because she put in good word for me.

In conclusion, professional and academic network provide opportunities to nurses to gain experience, learn new ideas, and knowledge in ongoing nursing practices. In order for me to reach my goal and be successful in the MSN Program as a practicing nurse, I have identified at least two academic individuals and two professionals to collaborate with me in this academic success and professional development plan assignment. This networking foundation will guide me to attain my goal to succeed in my MSN/NP program and other endeavors.

References

Nursing.Org. (2019). Professional Networking in Nursing. Retrieved from https://www.nursing.org/resources/nurse-networking/

Professional Networking In Nursing. Retrieved from nursejournal.org/articles/networking/

Wofford, P. (2018, May 24). 10 networking tips for nurses who hate networking.  Retrieved from https://nurse.org/articles/tips-for-nurse-networking/

Walden University MSN Core Nursing courses – Generic information for success:

1. Being graduate level adult learners – It is very unlikely that you will experience the quantity of or detailed guidance as in the announcements received in this course. Being so: Read the course announcements thoroughly and completely. Read the course announcements at least daily for any updates. Going forward the Instructors may post items at any time throughout the day or night. I have unfortunately received emails throughout this course with questions for which the information was previously addressed within the announcements. Again, reading the course announcements is imperative for your success.
2. The utilization requirement of APA within assignments will increase as you progress to courses that are considered “writing intense”. The APA requirement within discussions will remain as you experienced within this course. This course is not considered writing intense. Familiarize yourself with the correct usage of APA 7^th edition. It is within every graded item, within every Nursing course going forward. Familiarize yourself and utilize the Walden resources for APA assistance. I have diligently posted links to those resources several times during this course.
3. Use ONLY your Walden student email for communication with any Walden University representative. When communicating with your Instructor ALWAYS include your course number and section. Within this course I posted in the announcements numerous times your specific course number and section, as well asked that you include that information when emailing me. Sadly, I received emails that did not include this information, this delayed my assisting you as I had to request your course number and section. This alerts me that course announcements were not being thoroughly and completely reviewed. Going forward it is highly unlikely Instructors will respond to any email other than your Walden student email as email not in Walden origin routinely gets flagged as spam then deleted. Also be fully aware that Instructors required to respond to any email other than your designated Walden Student email.
4. Be mindful if you do not participate in any Walden course during the 1^st week (Day 1 through Day 7) – you will be removed from the course by Walden University regardless of your excuse. Your Instructor has no control over this – it is university policy!
5. The grading of any assignment cannot proceed by your Instructor unless you submit your assignments via SafeAssign, then in BlackBoard. Traditionally a -0- score will be awarded, with no resubmission availability. At the Graduate level, you are responsible for your work being submitted per instructions AND grading rubric parameters and due date/time. Again, I strongly encourage you to submit your assignments before Day 7 to ensure yourself sufficient time to seek assistance and correct the issue. Remember SafeAssign Drafts and SafeAssign are different!
6. For Discussions – There is a six (6) day period (Monday, Day 1 through Saturday, Day 6) allowed for the Discussion participation. No allowances for participation will be made outside of the six (6) Discussion active period. Any submitted post outside of the 6-day active discussion period will not be graded and you will receive a -0- score.
7. Faculty cannot accept or grade any assignment or discussion through email.
8. Do not wait until Day 7 to begin or submit your assignment. Assignments are due Day 7. At the Graduate level, you are responsible for your work being submitted per instructions, grading rubric parameters and due date and time. Being so = I strongly encourage you to submit your assignments well before Day 7 to ensure yourself sufficient time to seek assistance and correct any issue encountered. I have purposely made myself available to you each day including weekends and responded to you within 12 to 24 hours. Be mindful, Instructors are not required to respond to you on a daily basis. Going forward your Instructors will respond to your Contact the Instructor communications and emails within the required 48 hours’ time period.
9. As a graduate level student, Instructors will not reach out to you to ensure your assignments/discussions are completed and submitted correctly. As a graduate level adult learner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your discussions and assignments are completed and submitted timely and correctly. As an adult learner, you need to take the initiative and reach out to your Instructor immediately when you encounter an issue. You were offered an online orientation by Walden University – Did you participate in that orientation? If not, I strongly suggest you contact your advisor and make arrangements.
10. If you experience technical issues, please utilize your resources and contact the Walden Customer Care Team or Walden IT for assistance. Going forward you will encounter several PowerPoint presentations, Walden Templates within your future courses at Walden University, as well be required to submit multiple items with a single submission.
11. Understand the Time Zones at Walden University and the applicable conversion. Your course calendar is in Eastern Time as is the time/date stamp of submission/participation for your discussions and assignments. Going forward all of your future Nursing courses require that your Discussions, any Quiz or Assignment will continue to be due submitted in Mountain Time.
12. Have a computer and Internet backup plan. What will you do if your computer crashes or your Internet is not working?  Computer/Internet/work issues are your responsibility. Allowances will not be made due to these issues causing a lack of participation or missed deadline, rather a -0- score will be awarded. Save your work on a flash or hard drive. Know where you can go to access the Academic Skills Center as it is an excellent resource to assist in your success.
13. For Assignments – Only prior communication with AND Instructor approval will late assignments be considered for grading. Assignments submitted late will be deducted 4% daily until Day 5 OR may deduct the entire 20% regardless of time/day of late submission. This is at the discretion of each Instructor and will vary course-by-course. After Day 5, in any course, the assignment will be scored a -0-.
14. Be familiar with how to access and utilize the Walden resources. I posted the most useful and frequently utilized resources numerous times within the course announcements.
15. Ensure your discussions have a substance, depth and breadth, critical analysis, and reflection element within the grading rubric. In short – if your discussion Main Post does not closely compare to the discussion exemplar located within the course resources and announcements posted within this course your grade will be drastically reduced.
16. Know who and where to submit any documentation if necessary, for allowances for any late or missed assignments. Remember Instructors are not permitted to accept any medical documentation.
17. Know who your advisor is and how to contact them.
18. Know where and how to locate your student feedback. This course is 6 weeks in duration – In Week 5 I received emails inquiring as to “I see my grade but don’t know why points were deducted” – It was sadly apparent the feedback being provided was not being reviewed by those students. Your numeric score and student feedback are in different locations – this was addressed in the course announcements. If you cannot locate or have not located your student feedback for discussions and assignments – I strongly encourage you to contact the Customer Care Team as you have missed a tremendous amount of information.

Student Resources: Here is a partial listing of Walden University resources that have been shared with you during this course. You will frequent these as you progress throughout your future courses. Again, I strongly recommend that you bookmark each of these for your future courses.

• SafeAssign
•  library
• Walden Customer Care Team
• Walden IT
• Time Zones at Walden University
• Academic Skills Center
• Writing Center
• Walden Student Resources
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   Academic integrity and professional ethics are critical in the healthcare systems. Academic integrity ought to be observed by all learners to ensure that they adhere to educational standards. Professional integrity, on the other hand, enhances adherence to professional practices. In most cases, academic integrity translates to professional integrity. Professional integrity often involves professional techniques that incorporate a code of ethics, including conduct and behaviors that guide how professionals should carry themselves or behave in their work. The purpose of this section is to express the strategies that can be applied to promote academic integrity and professional ethics.

Explanation for the relationship between academic integrity and writing

   There exist a close relationship between academic integrity and writing. In most cases, the levels of writing and the readers’ perception are shaped or defined by academic integrity expressed by the authors in the process of writing. Academic writing has always been perceived as the cornerstone of professional writing (Memon et al., 2018). It involves displaying honesty and taking responsibility in the writing and submission of plagiarism-free or original work. While writing, it is necessary for the writers to give credit to different scholarly works during the presentation of an individual’s ideas.

           There has always been a close relationship between academic integrity and writing. The perception of the readers, as well as the levels of writing, are often shaped by the academic integrity expressed by the authors in the course of writing. In writing, avoiding plagiarism by acknowledging other people’s ideas or scholarly works through proper citations and referencing is one of the main approaches in academic writing (Bealle, 2017). Through observing academic integrity, fairness and trust are always built between the authors and readers. Besides, the expression of one’s ideas often builds on creativity and creates value in academic works.       

·   Explanation for the relationship between professional practices and scholarly    ethics

Professional practices are code of ethics, including conduct and behaviors that provide guidance on how professionals should carry themselves or behave in their work. On the other hand, scholarly ethics, morals, academic integrity in course works or research processes, as well as the examinations involved in the course of the study. There is a close relationship between scholarly ethics and professional practices since they have been perceived to build on each other (Garza & Parnther, 2018). An individual with strong scholarly ethics often tends to have strong skills that can be shifted into a high standard of professional practice. Additionally, continuous practicing of scholarly ethics often builds an individual’s creativity and confidence in performing tasks or doing things that have profound ground that leads to excellence in professional practices.   

There are essential tools that can be applied in the process of writing to ensure improvement in quality and to detect similarity index or plagiarism beforehand. Safe assign software and Grammarly are some of the essential tools that can be used to improve grammar and general quality of work. Safe Assign and Grammarly can be applied to detect the similarity index. These tools can also be applied in detecting existing errors or omissions in terms of grammar, spelling, sentence structures, as well as punctuation. Additionally, these tools aid in detecting different areas that may require quotation citations or paraphrasing by highlighting the levels of similarity index. These tools, therefore, builds upon the improvement in academic integrity.

PART 2: Strategies for Maintaining Integrity of Work

The strategies that I intend to pursue to ensure a high level of ethics and integrity of my work include:

1. Academic work as a student on MSN Program 

During my coursework, I plan to express a high level of academic integrity as well as adherence to effective, ethical standards. One of the strategies I intend to apply is early preparation of reexaminations and timely delivery of assignments. In most cases, doing and submitting an assignment on time reduces the levels of plagiarism and grammatical errors. Also, while writing assignments, I will acknowledge other people’s by integrating appropriate references and citations. Finally, I will apply Grammarly and Safe Assign to ensure no similarity index can reduce the quality of work or assignments submitted. 

   II.  Professional Work as a Nurse throughout My Career

With the changes in the professional environments, healthcare professionals, specifically nurses, ought to adhere to the continuous learning processes to align their skills with the dynamics of the changing environments. To ensure the maintenance of high levels of integrity in my professional work as a nurse, I will ensure continuous learning processes. In other words, I will always strategize in advancing my career every four years. Through learning, I will acquire skills necessary to improve my overall integrity and competency throughout my career. Further, adhering to the professional code of conduct and policies will generally improve my professionalism.  

Conclusion

   There is a strong relationship between academic integrity and professional integrity. Therefore, the strategies applied in the promotion of academic integrity can also be used to facilitate professional integrity. To ensure academic integrity, there is always the need for learners and educators to adhere to the tools such as Grammarly and Safe Assign used to reduce similarity index and correct grammar. Safe Assign and Grammarly can be applied to detect the similarity index. These tools can also be applied in detecting existing errors or omissions in terms of grammar, spelling, sentence structures, as well as punctuation.

References

Bealle, P. (2017). Community college academic integrity lessons that put research into practice. Theory Into Practice, 56(2), 144-155. https://doi.org/10.1080/00405841.2017.1283573

Garza Mitchell, R. L., & Parnther, C. (2018). The Shared Responsibility for Academic Integrity Education. New Directions for Community Colleges, 183, 55-64. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1187450

Memon, M. A., Salleh, R., & Baharom, M. N. R. (2018). The link between training satisfaction, work engagement and turnover intention. European Journal of Training & Development, 40(6), 407–429. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-10-2015-0077

Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:

I selected Dr. Williams because she is currently the Program Coordinator of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program at Walden University. She has more than 20 years of experience practicing nursing and advanced practice nursing and over 10 years of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels (Walden University, 2020). Dr. Williams is known for her sincere passion for teaching and mentoring. Thus, she will be an ideal mentor since I am in the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program. 

Notes:

It will be essential to approach Dr. Williams and express my interest in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nursing. I will also request her to guide me throughout the program to gain the knowledge and attitude needed for a Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP.

Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:

I selected Pogemiller because she is an Adult Health Nursing NP, which aligns with my future role. Pogemiller has a vast experience as an NP of over 10 years and is highly skilled in providing Adult Health Nursing. Besides, she is committed to providing high-quality care based on the best practice and clinical guidelines to achieve the best outcomes for patients. She can thus support me throughout the NP program and guide me in becoming a highly-skilled NP in the future.

Notes: I will approach Pogemiller and inform her of my current NP course in Adult Gerontology Primary Care. I will request her to be my professional mentor and guide me in steering through the course including the do’s and don’t’s of a Adult Gerontology NP.