Four Products Visuals Forward X “Robot Suitcase” “Parting Stone” Embr Wave Slice of Sauce image1.png image2.png image3.png image4.png image5.png image6.png image7.png image8.png image9.png NURS 6003: Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing Academic and Professional Success Plan Template Prepared by: Blessing C Okafor 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: Matthew Tierney Title: MS, CNS, ANP, PMHNP, FAAN. Organization: American psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) 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: Matthew Tierney is currently the president of APNA; I met Matthew during the APNA 34TH Annual conference in October 2021; I spoke with him about my goal of opening a psychiatric facility, and he encouraged me to go back to school and obtain my master in psychiatric, he also told me to email him if I need any help. He would be glad to help me. I selected him because we are in the same organization, and he has his masters in psychiatry. He is a great motivation to me, and he will greatly help me. NETWORK MEMBER 2 Name: Stephanie croon Title: MSN, RN, NPD-BC Organization: American Psychiatric Nurses Association 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: Stephanie is a member of the APNA and a senior nurse educator. I met Stephanie when I went to visit my cousin while I was in undergraduate nursing school, and since then, I have kept in contact with her. She introduced me to APNA in 2020; when I told her I was considering doing my master's, she recommended Walden University. I chose her because she has been a great help in linking me to some helpful resources, and she said I could call her if I needed help with my studies NETWORK MEMBER 3 Name: Cutchen, Brad Title: Sr Enrollment Specialist 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: Cutchen Brad was the first person I spoke to ...

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2. NURS 6003:
Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing
Academic and Professional Success Plan Template
Prepared by:
Blessing C Okafor
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: Matthew Tierney

3. Title: MS, CNS, ANP, PMHNP, FAAN.
Organization: American psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
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: Matthew Tierney is currently the president of APNA; I
met Matthew during the APNA 34TH Annual conference in
October 2021; I spoke with him about my goal of opening a
psychiatric facility, and he encouraged me to go back to school
and obtain my master in psychiatric, he also told me to email
him if I need any help. He would be glad to help me. I selected
him because we are in the same organization, and he has his
masters in psychiatry. He is a great motivation to me, and he
will greatly help me.
NETWORK MEMBER 2
Name: Stephanie croon

4. Title: MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Organization: American Psychiatric Nurses Association
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: Stephanie is a member of the APNA and a senior nurse
educator. I met Stephanie when I went to visit my cousin while
I was in undergraduate nursing school, and since then, I have
kept in contact with her. She introduced me to APNA in 2020;
when I told her I was considering doing my master's, she
recommended Walden University. I chose her because she has
been a great help in linking me to some helpful resources, and
she said I could call her if I needed help with my studies
NETWORK MEMBER 3
Name: Cutchen, Brad
Title: Sr Enrollment Specialist

5. 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: Cutchen Brad was the first person I spoke to before
deciding on Walden University. He was all through with me
until I got settled; he linked me to many resources and
organizations that would be helpful to me on my journey to
becoming a PMHNP. I chose him because he is always willing
to help, and he always answers my questions or refers me to
someone who can answer my questions.
NETWORK MEMBER 4
Name: Rodney Turner
Title: Academic Adviser
Organization: Walden University

6. 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: When I got admitted to Walden university, I was
assigned to Rodney as my advisor. Although I haven't spoken to
her yet, she was my sister's advisor when my sister was at
Walden university, and my sister told me a lot about how she
helped her throughout her journey in school. I chose her
because I am confident I will get a lot of help from her while in
school with academic-related questions
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).

7. 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
Section 1: Academic Integrity in relation to Professional
Integrity
There are close relations involving academic integrity and
writing. The academic integrity refers to the
commitment towards upholding the highest standards of
intellectual honesty in all aspects of one's academic work
(Adhiambo, 2019). Academic integrity would include avoiding
plagiarism, cheating, and fabrication. On the other hand,
writing refers to the process of articulating an
individuals’ ideas through a written form. Academic integrity is
essential because it is the cornerstone of any educational
enterprise as it allows scholars to trust in their colleagues' work
and build upon it. Secondly, academic integrity is essential for
ensuring that students receive a fair and accurate assessment of
their work. Cheating and plagiarism undermine the validity of
grades and reviews and make it difficult for instructors to
evaluate students fairly. Academic integrity protects the
reputation of the individual and the institution (Adhiambo,
2019). There are several ways to maintain academic integrity in

8. one's writing: being honest about one's sources, ideas, and data,
following institutional guidelines, and avoiding plagiarism.
The connection between scholarly ethics and professional
conduct is complicated. Professionals or specialists are
generally mandated to adhere to ethics rules of conduct which
commonly regulate effective workforce. On the other hand,
scholarly ethics are concerned with ethical issues while
conducting research and writing papers. Maintenance of ethics
forms among the significant aspects of the nurses (Dehghani,
2020). In general, professional practices are more concerned
with the day-to-day conduct of professionals, while scholarly
ethics are more concerned with ethical research issues.
Professional codes of conduct typically set the
standards nursing professionals must uphold daily. Scholarly
ethics focus more on moral issues, including questions about the
appropriate use of data, the correct way to cite sources, and the
need to avoid plagiarism.
Grammarly, Safe Assign, and Paraphrasing contribute to
academic integrity by helping users produce original, well -
written work that is free of plagiarism. Grammarly is a software
application that checks for grammar and spelling
errors (Curtis& Tremayne, 2021). Grammarly can also be used
to check for plagiarism in both written and electronic sources,
making it an invaluable tool for preventing academic
dishonesty. Safe Assigns a similar software application that
checks for plagiarism in written and electronic
sources and online sources, such as websites and
journals. Paraphrasing is the process of rewriting a piece of text
in your own words. Paraphrasing may be a form of cheating and
can lead to severe consequences; therefore, it is essential to cite
all sources used in a paper or project. Cheating, plagiarism, and
other forms of academic dishonesty can lead to
serious ethical consequences.

9. 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.
A Master of Science Student in nursing can use different
strategies to maintain the integrity and ethics of their academic
work. Such strategies include adhering to the codes of conduct
and ethical principles of the nursing as a career (Bah & Sey-
Sawo, 2018) as well as being honest and transparent in all
aspects of their academic work. Other strategies are refusing to
engage in any form of academic dishonesty or cheating and
ensuring that all sources used in academic work are properly
cited. Safe Assign is one of the resources that, as a student,
I would use to keep checking my academic work to
avoidplagiarism that would bring integrity issues.
Additionally, there are many strategies that a nurse can use to
maintain the integrity and ethics of their professional work.
Some strategies include adhering to
the ethics requirements set out by American Nurses Association
(ANA) that provides nurses with a set of principles and values
to guide their professional practice. Secondly, keeping up with
the latest research and developments in the nursing field and
remaining honest and transparent in professional dealings (Bah
& Sey-Sawo, 2018). Abiding by the ANA provisions is one
approach that facilitates professional practice as a nurse.

10. References
Adhiambo, V. R. (2019). The Connection between Academic
and Professional Integrity: A Review.
East African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies,
1(1), 12-31.
Bah, H. T., & Sey-Sawo, J. (2018). Teaching and practicing
nursing code of ethics and values in the Gambia.
International Journal of Africa nursing sciences,
9, 68-72.
Curtis, G. J., & Tremayne, K. (2021). Is plagiarism really on the
rise? Results from four 5-yearly surveys.
Studies in Higher Education,
46(9), 1816-1826.
Dehghani, A. (2020). Factors affecting professional ethics
development in students: A qualitative study.
Nursing ethics,
27(2), 461-469.
Module 3 | Part 3: Research Analysis

11. 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

13. 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

14. Module 6 | Part 4: 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

15. 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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