Developing an academic and professional network

: Foundations of Graduate Study

Academic and Professional Success Plan Template

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This document is to be used for NURS 6003 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

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:

ADDITIONAL NETWORK MEMBERS

Week 2 | Part 2: Academic Resources and Strategies

I have identified the following academic resources and/or strategies that can be applied to success in the nursing practice in general or my specialty in particular.

Directions: In the space below Identify and describe at least three academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program, and at least three professional resources that can be applied to success in the nursing practice in general or your specialty in particular. For each, explain how you intend to use these resources, and how they might benefit you academically and professionally.

Academic Resource/Strategy 1

Academic Resource/Strategy 2

Academic Resource/Strategy 3

Professional Resource/Strategy 1

Professional Resource/Strategy 2

Professional Resource/Strategy 3

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES/STRATEGIES

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).

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.

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:

Research Article: Include full citation in APA format, as well as link or search details (such as DOI)

Professional Practice Use:

One or more professional practice uses of the theories/concepts presented in the article

Research Analysis Matrix

Add more rows if necessary

Strengths of the Research

Limitations of the Research

Relevancy to Topic of Interest

Notes

Step 2: Summary of Analysis

Craft a summary (2-3 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

. My approach in identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed reach is to assess the quality of articles submitted for publication in the scholarly journal. The author of an article must submit it to the journal editor, who will then forward the article to experts in the field which is consider the “peer review”. The peer review are charged with careful evaluate the quality of the submit manuscript. After which they now check the manuscript for accuracy and assess the validity of the research methodology and procedures, if appropriate and accurate, they will suggest revisions. A peer reviewed journal will not be published articles that fail to meet the standards established for a given discipline, peer reviewed that are accepted articles that are accepted for publication exemplify the best research practices in a field.

. Two strategies that you I would use that I found to be effective in the finding peer-reviewed research are 1. Does the article have been published in a scholarly journal and 2. Is the journal in which I found the article published or sponsored by professional scholarly society; professional association or university academic department. Does it describe itself as a peer-reviewed?

. One research I intended to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research; is to search the online library databases. Many of which include peer-reviewed journals, read the databases description to determine if it features peer-reviewed articles. When search for articles, choose the advanced search option on the search screen to look for a checkbox that allows you to limit results to peer-reviewed only.

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 completing a statement identifying your professional development goals space identified. Complete Step 3 by writing a statement proposing how you might align one or more of your professional development goals with the University’s emphasis on social change.

Step 1: Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Use the space below to write your 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.

Silifat Jones-Ibrahim, RN, BSN

17728 Gladville Avenue• Homewood, Illinois 60430

silyab73@yahoo.com • 708.969.4026

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, 2019 to Present – Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2018 – Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, Illinois

Associate Degree in Nursing, 2018-Indiana Dabney University, Hammond, IN

Illinois Registered Nurse License

Basic Life Support Provider (BLS)

Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification (CPI)

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Founder, HELPING HAND FOUNDATION (2014– Present) A non-profit organization that total relies on donation from our family and friends in African countries. Continuous goal is to provide support, share experiences and donates foods and clothes to non-privileged parents and children. Collaborate with health care and community organizations with interests in developing similar programs. Serve as program Spokesperson for public and media relations.

▪ Facilitated funding needs to support operational requirements and program objectives.

▪ Implement services that will make charitable giving simple and efficient.

▪ managing donations on behalf of an organization, family or individual.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHICAGO LAKESHORE HOSPITAL, Chicago, Illinois 2016 – Present

Charge Nurse

ATTUNED CARE COMFORT HOSPICE, Rosemont, Illinois 2014 – 2016

Triage Nurse

Silifat Jones-Ibrahim, RN, BSN

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ST BENEDICT HOSPITAL, Chicago, Illinois 2010 – 2014

Staff Nurse

· Teaching, Assessment, Evaluation, Wound Care, Administering Medication, Admission, Transferring Patient Care, Documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, follow-up care, and pain management

· Assisted nursing staff in the care of all patients including bathing, dressing, feeding, repositioning and ambulation

· Provides Foley and stoma care, provides quality patient care and maintain patient confidentiality

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Nurses Association, 2013 – Present

American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 2016 – Present

AWARDS

American Nurses Association National Award, 2018

American Psychiatric Nurses Association National Award, 2017

Continued...

Silifat Jones-Ibrahim, RN, BSN

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PRESENTATIONS

Speaker, Indiana Dabney University, Hammond, Indiana, 2010

Presenter & Planner, Helping Hand Foundation – Abuja, Nigeria Chapter, 2nd Annual Conference, Abuja, Nigeria 2014

Speaker, National Association of Nigerian Nurses – Chicago Chapel, Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois 2013

Presenter & Speaker, Federal Government High School, Abuja, Nigeria – 1997

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Church Fundraisers, 2018 – Present

Christian Community Clinic, 2017– 2018

Health Adventure – 2016

Serena Hill Elementary Clinic – 2014

Step 2: Professional Development Goals

Use the space below to write a statement identifying your professional development goals.

Professional statement

I am a highly committed nursing care provider with enough healthcare experience having worked in different healthcare settings. I am passionate about nursing and ensuring that there is the delivery of quality healthcare where a patient recovers serve as my inspiration. I am competent and highly flexible in my professional engagement. I am also a leader, and my focus is to ensure that there is a strong link between healthcare service providers and patients for quality healthcare delivery. Exceptional ability to lead cross-functional teams to identify program capabilities in quality healthcare delivery.

Core competencies

· Holistic nursing care

· Patient centered healthcare

· Resource Allocation

· Compliance

· Patient management

· Quality Management

· Quality healthcare Evaluation

· Assessment

Professional experience

Trauma Counsellor

· Provide crisis caller advocacy.

· Rendered outsource counseling information and referrals.

· Provided advocacy/counseling to victims.

· Law enforcement accompaniment.

· Hospital accompaniment for S.A.R.T exams.

· Managed Records

· Drafted Reports

Technical skills

· Computer applications

· Electronic Health Records Operations

· Information systems management

Professional goals

Maintaining a unique engagement within my professional development will be guided by my professional goals which provide a strong emphasis on necessary changes which help attain improved outcomes within my professional wellbeing. My interests include promoting positive and quality healthcare among patients as well as ensuring that they can receive and lead normal lives.

My professional goals include

1. Provide excellent patient-centered care

2. Increase technology skills

3. focus on continuing education

4. Develop interpersonal skills

5. Become an expert

Attaining these goals requires strong commitment within my work and focus on defining the improved understanding of basic concepts which help create a highly engaged professional development. Attaining my professional goals is a systematic process which will provide a unique emphasis on crucial changes which help maintain an improved level of personal satisfaction.

Self-satisfaction is an important thing that defines my engagement in the helping profession because it provides a strong focus on my personal needs and development goals. My personal goals revolve around having a strong influence on the lives of many people. Having such consideration provides a strong focus on positive values which define a greater emphasis on critical elements that can improve individual development. My values have also formed a significant role in determining my attention to helping others.

I have a strong passion for serving others. Being a servant even when in high positions shows that I share the feeling and experiences of people who need my help. Being available when they need me is integral to achieving a higher level of commitment. Passion helps in determining elements, which represent the decisions that are made regarding the best approach to counter specific problems. It is fulfilling to have a positive influence on the wellbeing of another person especially when the perceived control might be instrumental in shaping his or her future success.

Step 3: Alignment with Social Change

Use the space below to write a statement proposing how you might align one or more of your professional development goals with the University’s emphasis on social change.

Alignment with social change

Social changes are based on the ability to understand the underlying factors which provide a greater emphasis on essential elements which help attain more significant outcomes. My professional goals are committed to creating meaningful social change especially considering the need to provide a unique focus on crucial elements which help define improved outcomes within the healthcare setting. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I have an obligation towards my clients who will be positively engaged based on excellent patient-centered care. Technology skills will help in managing patient medical information which is private and confidential.

Working in a culturally diverse healthcare organization has been essential in building a healthy level of commitment where it is possible to achieve the underlying goals. Analytical skills that define my wellbeing include communication skills. Communication skills integrate many concepts which include the complete package. Every individual has needs which are essential in creating a highly diverse understanding of necessary measures that can ensure that I am positively influenced within my work engagement. The development of this plan is aimed at improving my experience across different workplace settings.

Crafting a strong personal, coherent, public identity or brand will be based on my personal and professional development to ensure that there is no conflict between these elements. Therefore, in providing that I develop a strong professional identity communication plan, I will develop an e-portfolio through the institution, which I will use to integrate critical information about myself and my perspective. An e-portfolio is essential considering that employers can access it can assess my quality and ability to improve on my skills and professional development.

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

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.