PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

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Week 1: Mission, Vision and Academic Professional Goals

After researching several Master of Science in Nursing Programs (MSN), Walden University Program seems to fit my lifestyle, which is very complex at the moment. I have just taken on a new role as Director of Nursing. The program is completely online which allows me to be flexible with my scheduling, work and family. Listening to the testimonies of the faculty and current students sealed the deal for me heir excitement made me feel a sense of pride, and that I will be treated as an individual rather than a number.

Waldens Core Values and Mission

Waldens core values: Quality, Integrity, is why I chose the institution, I have found individuals to be family oriented and student centered. ” Walden provides a diverse community of career Professionals allowing you the opportunity to transform themselves as Scholar Practioners” In which I hope to become so that I may effect a positive change in my community”. (Walden University, 2011)

Professional Goal

With health care in a crisis; and insurance premiums skyrocketing, as a nurse practioner, my goal is to be able to give back to the community by opening a clinic providing care to those individuals who neglect to go to the doctor because they cannot afford to. According to Waldens school of nursing I hope to gain critical thinking skills, and the ability to implement evidence base practices as health care continues to evolve, which allows one to transform society improving the quality of care. (Walden University, 2011).

References

Walden University, (2011). Retrieved from Student Publication

http//catalog.waldenu.edu

Walden University. (2012). Retrieved from Master of Sciences

http//catalog.waldenu.edu ths is my paper from week one my goals to help with the assignment.

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Body of Paper

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Title of paper included, but has errors. ii.Introduction to the topic is adequate: this is a brief paragraph that provides an overview of the assignment; and iii.A purpose statement is brief: The purpose of the paper is to……………

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Title of paper included. ii.Introduction to the topic is thorough: this is a brief paragraph that provides an overview of the assignment; and iii.A purpose statement is nicely written: The purpose of the paper is to……………

Education and Professional Background

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Needs work on brief personal introduction; ii.Description of the formal and informal learning experiences that comprise educational background, including individual knowledge, skills, and accomplishments; iii.Academic and research proficiencies brought to the program and areas wishing to improve while pursuing studies; and iv Needs work on personal evaluation of readiness to engage in graduate-level study.

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Adequate personal introduction; ii.Adequate description of the formal and informal learning experiences that comprise educational background, including individual knowledge, skills, and accomplishments; iii.Academic and research proficiencies brought to the program and areas wishing to improve while pursuing studies; and iv.Adequate personal evaluation of readiness to engage in graduate-level study.

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i.Brief personal introduction; ii.Description of the formal and informal learning experiences that comprise educational background, including individual knowledge, skills, and accomplishments; iii.Academic and research proficiencies brought to the program and areas wishing to improve while pursuing studies; and iv.Personal evaluation of readiness to engage in graduate-level study.

Professional Goals

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i.No or inadequate statement of purpose for completing a graduate program; ii.Less than three to four professional goals; and iii.Inadequae identification of how earning a master’s degree will assist in meeting goals and carrying out the mission of the University.

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i.Competent Statement of purpose for completing a graduate program; ii.Three to four professional goals; and iii.Competent identification of how earning a master’s degree will assist in meeting goals and carrying out the mission of the University.

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i.Statement of purpose for completing a graduate program; ii.Three to four professional goals; and iii.Identification of how earning a master’s degree will assist in meeting goals and carrying out the mission of the University.

Course Orientation

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i.Address, in detail, three to four specific learning goals you accomplished. ii.Address, in detail, one area needing improvement and actions you will take to grow in that area.

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i.Address, in detail, three to four specific learning goals you accomplished. ii.Address, in detail, one area needing improvement and actions you will take to grow in that area.

Practicum Goals

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Need to work on dentifing one possible practicum settings that match personal, professional, and course learning goals; and ii.Need to identify one project to potentially develop in your practicum setting or area of interest that addresses a real-world problem.

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i.Adequately,identifies one possible practicum settings that match personal, professional, and course learning goals; and ii.Adequately, identifies one project to potentially develop in your practicum setting or area of interest that addresses a real-world problem.

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i.Identifies one possible practicum settings that match personal, professional, and course learning goals; and ii.Identifies one project to potentially develop in your practicum setting or area of interest that addresses a real-world problem.

Summary

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Competent Summary of main points of the paper.

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Total Points: 100

Name: NURS_6001_WK5_Assignment_Rubric resired Readings

View the Program of Study (POS) Template appropriate for your specialization located at the Walden Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Forms site: http://inside.waldenu.edu/c/Student_Faculty/StudentFaculty_5495.htm

Casey, D., & Egan, D. (2010). The use of professional portfolios and profiles for career enhancement.British Journal of Community Nursing, 15(11), 547–552.

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Throughout your degree program you will build a professional portfolio. Review this article, and consider what sort of artifacts you would like to include in your portfolio.

Smith, L. S. (2011). Showcase your talents with a career portfolio. Nursing, 41(7), 54–56. doi:10.1097/01.NURSE.0000398641.62631.8e

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

This brief article provides suggestions for building and using a professional portfolio.

Thompson, T. (2011). Electronic portfolios for professional advancement. Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal For Advanced Nursing Practice, 25(4), 169–170.

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

An electronic portfolio can be easily kept up to date and may even be preferred by potential employers. As you read this article, consider the advantages of keeping an electronic portfolio.

Registered Nurses Association of Northwest Territories and Nunavut. (n.d.). Continuing competence: My professional development plan (PDP)—Information. Retrieved from http://www.rnantnu.ca/?page_id=28

Walden University. (2012k). Walden University writing center: Paper templates. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/57.htm

Download and review the School of Nursing APA and Writing Guidelines and School of Nursing Sample Paper located under item 8. Use the sample paper as a guide when completing your Assignment.

This website presents strategies for developing a professional development plan.

Document: Walden University School of Nursing Faculty. (2012). Annotated School of Nursing sample paper. (PDF)

Document: Professional Development Plan (PDP) (PDF)

Document: PDP Sample Paper (Word document)

Document: APA Basics Checklist: Citations, Reference List, and Style (PDF)

Optional Resources

Morgan, P. D., & Torres, S. (2012). Opportunities as a nurse practitioner: Your questions answered. Retrieved from http://www.minoritynurse.com/article/opportunities-nurse-practitioner-your-questions-answered

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