NURS 6003: Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing Academic and Professional Success Plan Template Prepared by: <INSERT NAME> This document is to be used for NURS 6003 Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing to complete Assessments 1-4. 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. 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: 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: 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.

1. NURS 6003:
Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing
Academic and Professional Success Plan Template
Prepared by:
<INSERT NAME>
This document is to be used for
NURS 6003 Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing to
complete Assessments 1-4. 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.
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

2. 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:

3. 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:

4. 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:
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).

5. 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.
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.

6. 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:
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

8. 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
I have considered various options for my nursing specialty,

9. 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
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.

10. 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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11. 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)

12. 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

13. 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.

14. Echevarria, I. M. (2018). Make connections by joining a
professional nursing organization.
Nursing,
48(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.
Walden University. (n.d.). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Retrieved November 14, 2018, from
https://www.waldenu.edu/masters/master-of-science-in-
nursing
Choose among the following to review your specialization’s
Scope and Standards of Practice or Competencies:
Nursing Informatics
Ebook: Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice
American Nurses Association. (2015).
Nursing informatics: Scope and standards of practice
(2nd ed.). Silver Spring, MD: Author.
· “The Scope of Nursing Informatics Practice: Functional Areas
of Nursing Informatics” (pp. 18–39)
Nursing Education
Website: Core Competencies for Academic Nurse Eeducators
National League for Nursing. (2022). Nurse educator core
competency. Retrieved from
https://www.nln.org/education/nursing-education-
competencies/core-competencies-for-academic-nurse-educators
Note: The competencies for the Academic Nurse Educator do
not encompass the competencies or scope and standards of

15. practice for the Nursing Professional Developer. The set of
competencies associated with that specific role within the Nurse
Education specialization will be examined in future
competencies throughout your specialization program of study.
Nurse Executive
Website: Nurse Executive Competencies
American Organization for Nursing Leadership. (2015). AONL
Nurse Executive competencies. Retrieved from
https://www.aonl.org/resources/nurse-leader-
competencies
Public Health Nursing
Website: Public Health Nursing Competencies
Quad Council Coalition. (2018). Community/Public Health
Nursing [C/PHN] competencies. Retrieved from
https://www.cphno.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/QCC-C-
PHN-COMPETENCIES-Approved_2018.05.04_Final-002.pdf
American Nurses Association. (2013).
Public health nursing: Scope and standards of
practice (2nd ed.). Silver Spring, MD: Author.
APRN
Website: APRN Consensus Model
APRN Consensus Work Group & the National Council of State
Boards of Nursing APRN Advisory Committee. (2008).
Consensus model for APRN regulation: Licensure,
accreditation, certification & education. Retrieved from
https://www.nursingworld.org/~4aa7d9/globalassets/certificatio
n/aprn_consensus_model_report_7-7-08.pdf
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care and Primary Care NP

16. Competencies
Website: AGAC and ACPC NP Competencies
Adult-Gerontology NP Competencies Work Group. (2016).
Adult-gerontology acute care and primary care NP
competencies.
https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmgr/compet
encies/NP_Adult_Geri_competencies_4.pdf
Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies
Website: Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies
The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties.
(2012). Nurse Practitioner core competencies.
https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmgr/compet
encies/npcorecompetenciesfinal2012.pdf
Nurse Practitioner Programs
Website: Nurse Practitioner Programs
National Task Force on Quality Nurse Practitioner Education.
(2016).
Criteria for evaluation of Nurse Practitioner programs
(5th ed.).
https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmgr/Docs/E
valCriteria2016Final.pdf
Population-Focused NP Competencies
Website: Population-Focused Nurse Practitioner Competencies
Population-Focused Competencies Task Force. (2013).
Population-focused Nurse Practitioner competencies.
https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmgr/Compet
encies/CompilationPopFocusComps2013.pdf