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1. Discussion: Academic and Professional Success Plan
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PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPERS ON Discussion: Academic and Professional Success PlanIn this
Assignment, you will locate relevant existing research. You also will analyze this research
using a tool helpful for analysis.To Prepare:Reflect on the strategies presented in the
Resources this week in support of locating and analyzing research.Use the Walden Library
to identify and read one peer-reviewed research article focused on a topic of interest to you
in your specialty field.Review the article you selected and reflect on the professional
practice use of theories/concepts as described by the articleThe Assignment:Using the
‘Week 4 | Part 4’ section of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan
Template presented in the Resources, conduct an analysis of the elements of the research
article you identified. Be sure to include the following:Clearly identify the topic of interest
you have selected.Provide an accurate and complete APA formatted citation of the article
you selected, along with link or search details.Clearly identify and describe in detail a
professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article.Provide a clear
and accurate analysis of the article using the Research Analysis Matrix section of the
template.Write a 1-paragraph justification that clearly and accurately explains in detail
whether you would recommend the use of this article to inform professional practice. Note:
You can use the CARP method as presented in the Resources for this week on evaluating
resources.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.Note: Add your work for this Assignment
to the original document you began in the Week 1 Assignment, which was built off the
Academic Success and Professional Development Plan
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Professional Success Plan Template Prepared by: Melissa Corbin, RN BSN January 17, 2020
In the modern corporate world, having advanced planning would be essential in helping an
individual concentrate on planning how to be successful both academically and

2. professionally. In the professional and academic field, success would depend significantly
on the kind of network created. The network comprises specific team members and
individuals who play a role in making the academic and professional pursue success in the
medical field (Siciliano et al., 2018). Therefore, this paper describes various academic and
professional connections that have played a significant role in creating my academic and
professional of practicing nurse a success. For instance, my push to become a successful
nurse practitioner would depend significantly on the instructor’s and peers’ support in the
academic context. Discussion: Academic and Professional Success PlanAs a Registered
Nurse and practicing Nurse Practitioner, it would be encouraging to involve the
contributions from instructors and peers that would contribute to guiding the study
process. The instructor is always in charge of any academic practice and would be willing to
guide me through the research, study and course completion (Siciliano et al., 2018). The
academic peers also play a significant role in making my success in a class by working on
various issues that I may not understand from the instructor. Also, in the professional
context, it is necessary to have connections practically applied in contributing to the success
at the place of work. Having connections and a healthy network in the medical field plays a
significant role in making a successful career in the medical field. Having a nurse mentor
and a nurse practitioner mentor has also played a significant role in becoming a successful
Registered Nurse. The nurse practitioner would guide me through the practical’s and
rounds I make in the facility as a new nurse practitioner in the professional field. The nurse
mentor would be considerate in choosing what is best for me and how I can directly
complete some professional moves. Discussion: Academic and Professional Success
PlanAlso, having a connection with an official nurse practitioner who is in the field creates
the chances of recognition into the possibility of being considered for a Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric position in the future. Week 1 | Part 1: My Academic and Professional Network
Below area a list of academic and professional networks I have chosen to help guide me
through the Nurse practitioner program. Each network member plays a significant role in
my successful furthering my career. NETWORK MEMBER 1 Name: Imtiaz Rsaul Title: Dr.
Rsaul Organization: Jacksonville Psychiatric 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: Dr. Rsaul is a psychiatrist who
specializes in adults and children. I choose him as my mentor because of his years of
experience practicing as a psychiatrist. His hands-on experience and knowledge within the
field can help provide and lead me to become a better Nurse Practitioner. As a patient of his
in my past time he always said, “To achieve optimal health is to strive both physically and
mentally”.I always strive to become that nurse practitioner who treats all patients equally
as Dr. Rsaul does. Quality is undeniably pivotal in every care intervention and ways to
revitalize the patient’s life will always be imperative. I will foster the commitment to ensure
that any appointment with a patient is tailor-made to professionally meet the health
situation at hand and life after. NETWORK MEMBER 2 Name: Walden University Title:
Facility & Staff 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: I chose Walden University because it Is important to

3. have academic support. Instructors help guide us through the process by providing
education and learning experience through an online setting. With the instructor’s
experience, it will help teach us the fundamentals of becoming a Nurse practitioner as we
start our journey through the program (Acharya et al. 2017). Walden university Staff
provides encouragement and the tools to be successful. NETWORK MEMBER 3 Name:
Welcome home healthcare facility & staff Title: Facility & Staff Organization: Welcome
Home 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
choose Welcome Home due their support as my workplace. Discussion: Academic and
Professional Success PlanIt is important to have support through your workplace to allow
you to climb the ranks in the work force. Welcome home provides me with encouragement
and support to be able to succeed not only in the classroom but in real life (Jackson, 2017).
They have encouraged me to pursue and continue to live out my dreams of becoming a
nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatric. NETWORK MEMBER 4 Name: National
Institute of Mental Health Title: Facility & Staff Organization: Nation institute Of Mental
Health 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: National
Institute of Mental Health websites provides Nurse practitioners with resources needed to
guide us in our careers as well as updated information in mental health. This resource can
be vital in helping me read articles based on physicians who have done real life research.
The tools I learned and will learn can be applied to my success as a nurse practitioner
student. Conclusion The selected professional and academic individuals are known to make
a successful push to my interest in becoming a successful practicing nurse. For instance, in
the academic field, the individuals such as instructors and peers played a sensitive role in
guiding me through the practices that were essentially encouraged to become one of the
leading performers in the medical classes (Jackson, 2017). In the professional contexts, the
selected individuals also played a significant role in becoming a successful nurse by helping
adapt to the professional practices and considering the intentions necessary in becoming a
successful operator in the hospitals (Siciliano et al., 2018). Therefore, having a strong
network of professional and academic teams and individuals would be instrumental when
transitioning into the nurse practitioner’s new role. 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 The
approaches I will take towards my studies are primarily to evaluate my position and career
goals that I need to achieve. The Walden University Writing Center will be an appropriate
academic resource for use in my studies. My initiative is to achieve as much information as
possible to understand diverse concepts surrounding the nursing career. Focusing on
studying the academic materials available in the writing center will be essential in building

4. my knowledge. Further, the writing center will enhance my writing skills by helping me
gain information on distinct referencing styles I should use. As a result of relying on the
university writing center, I will gain momentous understanding of a variety of topics,
helping me complete my course efficiently. ACADEMIC RESOURCE/STRATEGY 2 My
instructors will also be relevant resources throughout my course. Our professors have
access to different academic sources and knowledge required to succeed in the nursing
degree. Depending on them will be vital in enabling me to secure significant information
related to being a registered nurse. Discussion: Academic and Professional Success PlanI
can also rely on my instructors to advise me on the policy and support groups which will be
essential in my studies. Throughout the MSN program, I aim at building a positive rapport
with the course lecturers. As a result, I will have the opportunity of gaining all the support
required for my studies. ACADEMIC RESOURCE/STRATEGY 3 The other academic resources
that will be efficient in my studies are my peers. Since we are in a similar course, my peers
will be helpful in providing me with relevant information about various concepts. Working
in groups helps expand on the knowledge that we currently have. Thus, I shall focus on
creating strong relationships with my peers. The opportunity will be necessary to interact
with them and exchange ideas and concepts related to the MSN program. I believe that
engaging other learners will be beneficial to my successful completion of the nursing
course. PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE/STRATEGY 1 I have a registered nurse as my mentor in
the healthcare field. Since my mentor has been practicing nursing for an extended period, he
provides precise data of what I should expect. The nurse practitioner mentor is also
experienced in dealing with different types of patients. The objective of having a mentor is
for him to guide me in my professional choices. He provides efficient information on the
field experiences, which will be useful in improving my nursing practice. PROFESSIONAL
RESOURCE/STRATEGY 2 The other professional resource I will incorporate in my studies is
the Welcome Home facility. I will spend significant amount learning about how nurses
operate in the organization. Consequently, the experiences in the institution will be useful in
helping me gain knowledge and reevaluate my nursing skills.My nursing profession will
grow drastically by understanding the field expectations as a registered nurse practitioner.
Thus, the Welcome Home facility will be a useful resource by providing me the opportunity
to engage directly in my nursing practice. PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE/STRATEGY 3 My MSN
program advisor will also act as a professional resource for my career achievement. My
advisor has been on the job for a prolonged time. During that period, he has gained
significant experience in taking care of patients. He has also attained relevant skills on how
to ensure successful career growth. My primary objective of working with my advisor will
be to learn the distinct skills and gain significant knowledge on the same. My goal of being a
registered psychiatric nurse will, therefore, be developed by working directly with my
advisor. 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. Part 1: Writing Sample: The

5. Connection Between Academic and Professional Integrity The relationship between
academic integrity and writing Academic integrity involves upholding high moral conduct in
all facets of higher education learning, including teaching and research. Discussion:
Academic and Professional Success PlanThus, academic integrity is the core of any form of
writing. Attainment of integrity requires maintenance of the virtues of honesty, trust,
fairness, respect, and responsibility (Macfarlane et al., 2014). The concept of plagiarism or
intellectual theft is the chief concern that breaches academic writing integrity (Dhammi &
Ul Haq, 2016). Thus, one must master how to properly paraphrase content from the
scholarly work of others. Additionally, proper citation in a suitable style should be included
in any writing form (Dhammi & Ul Haq, 2016). The relationship between professional
practices and scholarly ethics Academic ethics and professional practices are
interconnected with each other in that a person who portrays strong scholarly ethics is
likely to extend the same in their professional practices. Thus, especially for the nursing
profession that heavily relies on ethics to attain and maintain human health, ethics should
be cultivated during school training. How Grammarly, SafeAssign, and paraphrasing
contribute to academic integrity Grammarly and SafeAssign, are imperative and user-
friendly tools that help students improve the quality of writing and prevent direct and
mosaic plagiarism. Grammarly reduces grammatical and syntax errors, improving
coherence and articulateness in the writing work, ensuring clear communication.
SafeAssign, on the other hand, detects, and prevents plagiarism in the form of an originality
report. Paraphrasing allows one to use text from other authors without quoting the source
directly. SafeAssign recognizes unintentional plagiarism, especially one that stems from
insufficient paraphrasing. PART 2: Strategies for Maintaining Integrity of Work Strategies
for maintain integrity and ethics in academic and professional work. Integrity and ethics in
both academic and professional work both depend on the maintenance of particular virtues.
Macfarlane et al., (2014) stipulate that honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility
are the pillar of ethics in nursing as an academic and professional.Therefore, as a student, I
uphold and will continue these virtues in my academic work. As I cultivate these values, I
will extend them to my professional practice. Week 4 | Part 4: Research Analysis I have
identified one topic of interest for further study. I have researched and identified one
peerreviewed 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 Strengths of the Research Research Analysis
Matrix Add more rows if necessary 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

6. in the future to find peer-reviewed research Week 5 | Part 5: Professional Development I
have developed a curriculum vitae to capture my academic and professional
accomplishments to date. The results of my efforts are below. Directions: Complete Step a
curriculum vitae (CV) in the space provided. 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. 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. Discussion: Academic and Professional
Success PlanExplain how you can become a member of this organization. Conclusion The
selected professional and academic individuals are known to make a successful push to my
interest in becoming a successful practicing nurse. For instance, in the academic field, the
individuals such as instructors and peers played a sensitive role in guiding me through the
practices that were essentially encouraged to become one of the leading performers in the
medical classes (Jackson, 2017). In the professional contexts, the selected individuals also
played a significant role in becoming a successful nurse by helping adapt to the professional
practices and considering the intentions necessary in becoming a successful operator in the
hospitals (Siciliano et al., 2018). Therefore, having a strong network of professional and
academic teams and individuals would be instrumental when transitioning into the nurse
practitioner’s new role. References Acharya, B., Maru, D., Schwarz, R., Citrin, D., Tenpa, J.,

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