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NURS 6002: Foundations of Graduate Study
Academic and Professional Success Plan Template
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This document is to be used for NURS 6002 Foundations of
Graduate Study to 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
· Clearly and accurately identify at least two academic
individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in the
MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
· Clearly and accurately identify at least two professional
individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in your
MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
· Clearly and thoroughly explain in detail why the academic and
professional individuals/teams were selected to support success
in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
· Clearly and accurately explain how the academic and
professional individuals/teams will support success in the MSN
program and as a practicing nurse.

Remember to include an introduction paragraph which contains
a clear and comprehensive purpose statement which delineates
all required criteria, and end the assignment Part with a
conclusion paragraph.
As a student at Walden University with the full intention of
becoming one of the best in the field of psychiatric/mental
health nurse practitioner, I need all the collaborations and
supports to achieve my goals. I have identified and secured the
participation of the following academic and professional
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.
NETWORK MEMBER 1
Name: Cabral Valerie, MSN

Title: Manager, Spinal Cord Unit E.
Organization: James A. Haley Veterans Hospital.
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:
I Selected Mrs. Cabral because not only she is my unit manager
but also I have worked with her on many projects concerning
the unit and the whole hospital. I have built a great relationship
with her. I know that Mrs. Cabral will be a great support system
and a mentor to me during my MSN program as she has always
been. She is very educated and loves to teach.
Notes: Mrs. Cabral Has been working for the James A. Haley
Veterans Hospital for about thirty years. She has been a mentor
a great help to great number of nurses.
NETWORK MEMBER 2
Name: Lee Calmes
Title: FNP-BC Spinal Cord Injury Outpatient Clinic
Organization: James A. Haley Veterans Hospital.

Academic or Professional: Professional
nurse:
Lee is a big inspiration to me. Lee is a nurse practitioner on the
Spinal Cord Injury unit. I always go to him for advices and
always point me in the right direction. Lee explained to me all
the details to me step by step on how to become a Nurse
practitioner. Lee is going to be a great help and mentor.
Notes: Lee received his master’s degree from the University of
South Florida. Since then he has been working at the James A.
Haley Veterans Hospital.
NETWORK MEMBER 3
Name: AANP
Title:
Organization: The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Academic or Professional: Academic

nurse:
The American Association of Nurse Practitioner will provide me
with all the necessary tools and resources I need in order to
deliver excellent care. The Organization will help me link with
other students and nurse practitioners.
Notes: The mission of AANP is to empower all nurse
practitioners to advance quality health care through practice,
education, advocacy, research and leadership (AANP, 2020)
NETWORK MEMBER 4
Name: APNA
Title:
Organization: The American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Academic or Professional: Academic
nurse:
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association will help me stay
current with the latest evidence-based practice. APNA will help
me grow as a nurse practitioner, provide safe and excellent care
to my patient.
Notes: The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is
a professional association organized to advance the science and

education of psychiatric-mental health nursing. It is committed
to the specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing,
health, wellness and recovery promotion through identification
of mental health issues, prevention of mental health problems
and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders
(APNA, 2019)
ADDITIONAL NETWORK MEMBERS
A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is not an easy field to
pursue, therefore, the need to have the support that will guide
me to achieve my professional and educational objectives is
very important. I have chosen these academic and professional
resources and/or individuals to success in the nursing practice
in general or my specialty in particular.
Week 2 | Part 2: Academic Resources and Strategies
· Clearly identify and accurately describe in detail at least three
academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN
program.
· Clearly identify and accurately describe in detail at least three
professional resources that can be applied to success in the
nursing practice in general or in a specialty.
· Clearly and thoroughly explain in detail how you intend to use
these resources, and how they might benefit you academically
and professionally.
Introduction

Despite the American working system seemingly becoming
complex to most of its working-class citizens, there are still
ways of maintaining a competitive advantage in the workplace.
An article by Bradley University explains that the transition to
or from an MSN program can be one of the toughest events to
individuals who are not perfectly prepared. The article
highlights that an individual must be both psychologically and
emotionally ready to encounter such challenges through a
thorough academic background.
Academic Resource/Strategy 1
Being always on top of assignments.
One must be able to possess educational strategies such as being
always on top of assignments. This aspect is most helpful in
that environment where there is stiff competition, and people
are majorly scrambling for the limited resources available.
Being on top of the assignments given will not only make me be
in favor of the seniors and the supervisors, but it will also
create some sense of seriousness in the eyes of the supervisors
and the seniors.
The second strategy is the element of schedule creation.
Coming up with a schedule ahead of the stipulated time for the
exercise can be a perfect head start for people who have
challenges in starting or keeping up with the exercise. A
schedule will not only act as a reminder but will also ensure
that I am always ahead of time.
The third strategy is to focus on self-care.
Self-care is a very important strategy when someone is keen on
advancing a career more so since it involves much of holistic

development both mentally and emotionally.
Professional Resource/Strategy 1
The first professional resource that might be helpful is the vast
knowledge and access to the nursing research database
(CINAHL Plus with Full Text, Medline).
These are database that is equipped with the necessary and
relevant information that is helpful towards the advancement of
the career in nursing.
The second important resource is the attendance of the annual
conference.
Some of the notable annual conferences include the AANP
Specialty and Leadership Conference, the National Student
Nurses Association Annual Conference, and the American
Association of Nurse Practitioners.
The third resource is board review courses.
These are courses that may prove helpful in building a
competent long-term legacy in the nursing field. Some of these
board review courses include Advanced Practice Education
Associates (Hollier), Core Concepts Anesthesia Review, and
Marye Dorsey Kellerman’s Necessary NP Review.
How can one use these resources?
The mentioned resources can be used to the advancement of a
career in MSN through various aspects. For instance, knowledge
and access to the nursing database can be beneficial in being
updated with whatever the field has been up to on a periodical
basis. This aspect helps to ensure that I keep in line with the
required changes. Attendance of annual nursing conferences can
be helpful in building my networks and gaining more knowledge
and information while engaging in board review courses can be

used as a platform for my career advancement through being
ahead of fellow nurses.
Conclusion
As an aspiring or a practicing nurse, it very important for me to
be up to date with some of the possible professional resources
in the field. These are the components that are highly effective
in ensuring that I am competent in the field through frequent
updates and follow-ups. Every aspiring MSN nurse in the
country should be able to at least observe any of the mentioned
academic strategies or be in full practice of the professional
resources mentioned. This is because of the competitive nature
of the nursing field, where being ahead is the key to success.
References:
Bond, J. (2020). 85 Great Resources for MSN Students. Best
Master of Science in Nursing Degrees. Retrieved from
https://www.bestmasterofscienceinnursing.com/student-
resources/
Bradley University. Tips for Maintaining a Work-life Balance
While Studying for an MSN-FNP. Retrieved from
https://onlinedegrees.bradley.edu/nursing/msn-
fnp/resources/tips-for-maintaining-a-work-life-balance-while-
studying-for-an-msn/
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). Utilize headings formatted in
proper APA throughout each Part to clearly identify key topic
area requirements.
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:
· Clearly and accurately explains in detail the relationship
between academic integrity and writing.
· Clearly and accurately explains in detail the relationship
between professional practices and scholarly ethics.
· Accurately cite at least 2 resources that fully support your
arguments, being sure to use proper APA formatting.
· Use Grammarly and SafeAssign to improve the product.
· Clearly and accurately describe in detail how Grammarly,
SafeAssign, and paraphrasing contributes to academic integrity.
Include sufficient evidence that Grammarly and SafeAssign
were utilized to improve responses.
Academic writing and academic integrity remain to be two

important terms that correlate in any given set up, which
involves both professional and academic prospects. But what is
the actual connection between these two terms? Academic
integrity, just from the name, is all about the general
observation of ethics when it comes to matters to do with
academic work. This aspect can be observed in various aspects,
which involves individuals coming up with means of protecting
the actual cause of academic prospects. Bauer College of
Business (2019) expounds that academic integrity is all about
doing the right thing even when there is no one on the lookout
in an academic set-up. They say that it is all about upholding all
the values associated with academic prospects and achievement,
such as honesty and truthfulness. Academic writing, on the
other hand, is the actual observance of academic integrity and
requirements in a piece of writing. This may involve observing
certain written codes and values that must be used to write an
academic piece while observing academic integrity. These two
components correlate in the aspect that for one to successfully
achieve academic writing, he or she must have practiced
academic integrity. One cannot achieve the writing part without
the integrity part.
What is the relation between professional practices and
scholarly ethics? In a medical set-up, professional practices can
be interpreted to mean those attributes that define people
formally observe when inter4acting with fellow workers in a
professional set-up. Scholarly ethics is the aspect of observing
academically approved interactive methods to explain or outline
a concept within a professional set-up. Mackenzie (2017)
outlines that for a successful prospect in any typical
professional condition, one must observe scholarly ethics to
achieve professional practices.
Grammarly and SafeAssign are essential tools in the process of
writing that need to be used for one to be able to come up with
quality and original work. SafeAssign tools can point out the
mistakes made by highlighting them. However, Grammarly can
point out the level of plagiarism and give a comprehensive

report of the research paper that is ready for submission. The
word counts in the paper can also be seen. While using
Grammarly, a student can fix spelling, punctuation, grammar
mistakes, and sentence structures. The presence of these tools
makes it easier for students to submit a high-quality original
paper.
PART 2: Strategies for Maintaining Integrity of Work
Expand on your thoughts from Part 1 by:
· Clearly identifying and accurately 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 clearly developed review of resources and
approaches you propose to use as a student and a professional.
As a student of MSN program, certain strategies are necessary
to maintain integrity both in the profession and in the outside
world. Dworkowitz (2013) outlines that one can observe
strategies such as sticking to one’s values. The idea of having
values is very important in the maintenance of work integrity.
This involves aspects such as observing the idea of working on
deadlines on time and having a good relationship with everyone
within the workplace. Sticking to one’s value can also be
beneficial in ensuring that one does not succumb to unnecessary
pressures since one will be able to conduct his or her affairs
within the stipulated timeframe. Secondly, one can avoid moral
complexities that may be experienced within a professional set
up, such as in the MSN. Moral complexities can easily confuse
individuals into making tough decisions that may ruin a
professional prospect, and in this case, the element of simplicity
may be key to ease such complications.

In nursing practice, integrity in the workplace can further be
achieved through various other aspects. For instance, a nurse
can choose to maintain social and emotional contact with the
patients to improve the wellbeing of the patients. This will
promote an ethical relationship with the patients, which is an
important part of professional ethics. Secondly, one can choose
to observe integrity by overcoming certain barriers that are
associated with the various daily work schedule. This can
include aspects such as sticking to the planned schedule and not
involving various attributes that might not be beneficial to
achieving an open discussion platform within the institution. An
effective professional strategy in the nursing platform should
further be enhanced with a perfect working mechanism in the
workplace that involves coming up with plans that will ease the
tension in the working environment.
References
Bauer College of Business (2019). What is academic integrity
and why is it important? Retrieved from
https://www.bauer.uh.edu/current/academic-honesty.php
Dworkowitz, V. (2013). Integrity Defined in Nursing Practice.
Elite Healthcare, 26 April 2013. Retrieved from
https://www.elitecme.com/resource-center/nursing/integrity-
defined-in-nursing-
Mackenzie C. R. (2017). Ethics and Professionalism,
2016. Transactions of the American Clinical and
Climatological Association, 128, 75–82. practice/ retrieved
from
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5525404/
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
Complete the table below
Topic of Interest:
Partnering for a Sustainable Interprofessional
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Education
Curriculum
Research Article:Include full citation in APA format, as well as
link or search details (such as DOI)
Peterson, B. L., Pittenger, A. L., Kaas, M. J., & Lounsbery, J.
L. (2019). Partnering for a sustainable interprofessional
psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner education
curriculum. Journal of Nursing Education, 58(12), 723-727.
doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.3928/01484834-
20191120-08
Professional Practice Use:
One or more professional practice uses of the theories/concepts
presented in the article
The article dwells on some of the challenges likely to be
encountered by Interprofessional educators (IPEs) in their
implementation of the working mechanism when it comes to the
care and support necessary. Secondly, the article looks into an

innovative approach that can be created to Doctor of Nursing
Practice, PMHNP, and PharmD
Education. Thirdly the article highlights some of the available
educational designs and strategies that are necessary in meeting
IPE goals and overcoming challenges that the doctors can
experience along the way.
Research Analysis Matrix
Add more rows if necessary
Strengths of the Research
Limitations/Weaknesses of the Research
Relevancy to Topic of Interest
Notes
Gives detailed account on what is likely to be encountered by
doctors administering mental health related issues
Does not outline some of the obvious challenges that such care
givers encounter daily within the scope of their work.
The article is relevant towards giving the details on individual
wishing to pursue psychiatric mental health practitioning. This
aspect is because it provides detailed and substantial elements
that the practice encounters in a technical scope.
Step 2: Summary of Analysis
· Write a 2- to 3-paragraph summary that you will add to your
Academic Success and Professional Development Plan that
includes the following:
· Clearly and accurately describe in detail your approach to

identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research.
· Clearly identify and accurately describe in detail at least two
strategies that you would use that you found to be effective in
finding peer-reviewed research.
· Provide a complete, detailed, and specific synthesis of at least
one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-
reviewed research.
· Integrate at least one outside resource and 2-3 course specific
resources to fully support your summary.
Just like any other professional health practice, mental health
care is a vital part in the health care system which requires
practitioners to be well equipped. The general idea of coming
up with a well strategy to be used by mental health care givers
is to ensure that each and every aspect of the patients is well
taken care of. Additionally, it is also important to look into the
welfare of the mental care givers through considering various
aspects of their working environment which may involve
looking into the various aspects that affects their work directly.
In identifying another peer-reviewed research, it is important to
consider two strategies. The first strategy is on whether it is
specific on the roles required to be performed by mental care
givers. Does it look into what the IPEs will be required to do in
the event that there is need to make the care givers be updated
with the necessary requirements. Secondly, is that the article
must be in line with some of the laid down procedures and
requirements of mental health care givers within the required
jurisdiction. Is the guideline provided friendly to what majority
of the mental health personnel familiar with? With a perfect
strategy it is likely that a caregiver or a student will be in line
with the necessary provisions towards what it takes in ensuring
that mental health practitioners are in line with what is
generally required. Ideally, mental health resources should be
adequate in addressing some of the necessary improvements
within the scope of the sector.
One of the sources intended to be used is by Elis (2018) which

highlights Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner student
preceptorship: Perspectives on the clinical training. It is an
important choice of resource because it prepares students on
some of the major issues and challenges that are necessary in
the implementation of mental health care and care giving across
all spheres of nursing. Other key resources will include findings
on how the nurse’s attitude is likely to affect the working
mechanism and the output while the other resource will be on
why is it that urgent to come up with means of improving
mental health care and how are the mental healthcare
practitioners likely to survive with an improvement in the
sector.
References
Elis, J. (2018). Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner
student preceptorship: Perspectives on the clinical training.
Journal of Nursing Education and Practice 2018, Vol. 8, No. 12.
https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v8n12p82
Dickens, G.L., Ion, R., Waters, C. et al (2019). Mental health
nurses’ attitudes, experience, and knowledge regarding routine
physical healthcare: systematic, integrative review of studies
involving 7,549 nurses working in mental health settings. BMC
Nurs 18, 16 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-019-0339-x
Lake, J., & Turner, M. S. (2017). Urgent Need for Improved
Mental Health Care and a More Collaborative Model of Care.
The Permanente journal, 21, 17–024.
https://doi.org/10.7812/TPP/17-024

Week 5 | Part 5: Professional Development
I have developed a curriculum vitae to capture my academic and
professional accomplishments to date. I have also developed a
statement identifying one or more professional development
goals, and a statement proposing how I might align one or more
of these professional development goals with the University’s
emphasis on social change.
The results of my efforts are below.
Directions: Complete Step 1 by developing (or copying and
pasting) a curriculum vitae (CV) in the space provided.
Complete Step 2 by clearly identifying and accurately stating in
detail your professional development goals. Complete Step 3 by
clearly and accurately stating in detail how to accurately and
appropriately align one or more of your professional
development goals with the University’s emphasis on social
change.
Introduction
Professional development is essential for nurses who would like
to exhaust their potential. However, it is imperative that one has
a clear professional development plan to point the way. This
part of the assignment entails my professional development plan
that should light my way to professional fulfillment.

Step 1: Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Use the space below to create a fully developed and accurate
curriculum vitae (CV) based 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.
John Vernet
3105 E Elm St. Tampa FL, 33610
[email protected]; (813)255-8875
Professional Summary
A passionate nurse formally registered to care for patients. I
have practiced for more than three years in diverse settings,
including triage, recovery room care, spinal cord injury, and
medication prescription for mental health patients. I have
impeccable knowledge of standards of care in all practice
settings, as well as strong understanding of pharmacology and
medicine. I am reliable, with a tremendous interdisciplinary
rapport, and committed to the best quality of care for patients.
Skills
· Strong interpersonal skills that enables me to work well with
fellow professionals and patients.
· Dedicated to highest quality care for patients, which implies
patient needs are my number one priority.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Excellent multitasking capabilities.
· Team player.
Work Experience
Registered Nurse July 2017 –
present
· Perform diagnostic tests and physical exams
· Performed counselling sessions with families and their
patients

· Working alongside physicians and nurse supervisors to create
appropriate treatment plans for patients.
· Patient education on treatment plans
· Collecting patient history, interpreting the information, and
making appropriate decisions.
· In charge of nursing students undertaking internship duties.
Education
Internship
2016
St Joseph’s Hospital Behavioral Health Center
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2015
Utica College
St. Petersburg, Florida
Hobbies and Interests
I have a strong background in sports, where I played soccer on
the Campus Team. When time allows, I play soccer with friends
at a local club. In addition, I find fishing a relaxing pastime,
which I undertake at least once a week. It helps me to cool the
nerves and to ready them for my 12-hour shifts on weekdays.
When not playing soccer or fishing, I enjoy fictional thrillers
with a warm cup of green tea.
Step 2: Professional Development Goals
To complete the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program
with a specialization in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
To acquire advanced nursing knowledge and skills in
psychology.
Step 3: Alignment with Social Change
.
One of the University’s commitments is to produce graduates
whose purpose is higher geared towards transforming the lives
of the patients under whose care they fall. In line with this

quest for social change, my primary professional development
goal is to complete the MSN program with a specialization in
Psychiatry. According to Hodgkinson, Godoy, Beers, and Lewin
(2016), many children in low-income areas experience mental
health problems but lack proper access to necessary care.
Therefore, I would like to help change this situation once I
attain my professional development goal. This way, I will be
fulfilling one of the University’s social change objectives.
Conclusion
An excellent professional development plan enables registered
nurses to have clear objectives and a defined line of trajectory.
As such, one can easily make adjustments as demands change.
This professional development plan lays out my future that is
built on my experience. Ultimately, it should guide me to the
attainment of set goals.
Reference
Hodgkinson, S., Godoy, L., Beers, L. S., & Lewin, A. (2016).
Improving Mental Health Access for Low-Income Children and
Families in the Primary Care Setting. Pediatrics, 139(1). doi:
10.1542/peds.2015-1175
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
Step 2: Justification of Nursing Specialty
Step 3: Professional Organizations

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