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1. Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1:
Developing an Academic and Professional Network
Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1: Developing an
Academic and Professional NetworkWhen was the last time you read Devotions Upon
Emergent Occasions and Several Steps in my Sickness—Meditation XVII?Unless you are a
student of 17th-century poetry, you may not be all that familiar with this piece by author
John Donne. 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. Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development
Plan Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional NetworkBegin creating an academic
and professional network by identifying which academic and professional connections and
resources you need to collaborate with to be successful in your MSN program and as a
practicing nurse.BUY A PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER HERE To Prepare:Consider individuals,
departments, teams, and/or resources within Walden University and within your
profession that you believe can support your academic and professional success.Identify at
least two academic and at least two professional individuals, colleagues, or teams to
collaborate with to help you be successful in your MSN program and as a practicing
nurse.Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1:
Developing an Academic and Professional NetworkDownload the Academic Success and
Professional Development Plan Template.The Assignment:Academic and Professional
NetworkComplete Part 1 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan
Template. Be sure to address the following: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.By Day 7Submit Part 1 of
your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template. Assignment:

2. Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1: Developing an Academic and
Professional Network Academic and Professional Success Plan Template Prepared
by:INTRODUCTION:Networking is an integral part of society. “Networking is a deliberate
activity to build, reinforce and maintain relationships of trust with other people to further
your goals. Professional networking is simply networking focused on professional goals.”
(Anders Ostlund. December, 2018). Academic networking just like professional, is basically
developing relationships centered on achieving future aspirations. These associations
provide me with insight, knowledge, support, ideas, and expert opinions that nurtures and
supports my goals. Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part
1: Developing an Academic and Professional Network Having these mentors take this
journey with me will boost my confidence, raise my society profile, and grow my
connections. 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. NETWORK
MEMBER 1 Name: xxx Title: Student Success Advisor Organization:
xxxUniversity 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: Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1:
Developing an Academic and Professional Network Walden University comes highly
recommended as one of the best universities to pursue an MSN. With that in mind, I
recognize that the school employs the best student advisors to support growth and ensure
completion of program. Having her assigned as my advisor proves she has impeccable
knowledge and excellent attributes to influence my study and achievements here at Walden
University. NETWORK MEMBER 2 Name: Professors/Faculty Title: Graduate Study
Professors Organization: xxxuniversity 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: Professors are held to a high standard of
accountability. The success of students depends not only on themselves but also on their
professors. Having them take this walk with me is vital to my completion and future
success. The support and knowledge impacted by them will linger for years to come.
Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1: Developing an
Academic and Professional Network. BUY A PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER HERE NETWORK
MEMBER 3 Name: xxxx Title: RN, BSN, PMHNP DNP Organization: CEAN ( her private
practice) 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: I selected her as my professional network because her life has been nothing
short of inspirational. Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan
Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional Network She is a role model to me and
many nurses looking to take this career path. Her life has taking her from CNA, to RN, to
FNP and now a DNP. I hope to accomplish as much as she has. She has been a push and a
network I am always able turn to for guidance and knowledge. NETWORK MEMBER
4 Name: xxx Title: FNP Organization: Hackensack Meridian Health Academic or

3. 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: I selected her as
my professional network because she has achieved so much as an FNP. She is currently the
proud owner of her own primary care practice. She inspires me, supports me, and takes the
time to ease my confusion with any questions I have related to this course. CONCLUSION As
stated above, networking is an integral part of our life, be it social, professional or academic.
I am here with one goal in mind, to graduate and be the best nurse practitioner I can be.
These group of networks I believe will assist me in achieving my goal in this program.
Working as a part time realtor, I have learned that effective networking is important for my
success in that business. As stated in the article 10 Networking Tips for Nurses Who Hate
Networking, “Opportunities that arise from networking are priceless and limitless.
Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1: Developing an
Academic and Professional Network Career advancement and placement are just two
benefits. Being a confident networker is a necessity.”( Angelina Walker,
2018). Reference.Anders Östlund. December 2nd, 2018. Definition, Importance and Benefits
of Professional Networking. Available from;
https://medium.com/@frydaynetworking/definition-importance-and-benefits-of-
professional-networking-fba0497c3072 (Accessed; October 17th, 2020).Angelina Walker.
May 24th, 2018. 10 Networking Tips for Nurses Who Hate Networking. Available from;
https://nurse.org/articles/tips-for-nurse-networking (Accessed; October 17th, 2020).
Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1: Developing an
Academic and Professional Network