Academic and Professional Network
Complete Part 1 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template. Be sure to address the following:
· Identify at least two academic and at least two professional individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
· Explain why you selected these individuals and/or teams and how they will support your success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
Submit Part 1 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template.
Resources:
· Nurse.org. (n.d.). List of nursing organizations Links to an external site. . Retrieved October 12, 2018, from https://nurse.org/orgs.shtml
· Schmidt, K. (n.d.). 5 reasons nurses should engage in professional networking Links to an external site. [Blog post]. Retrieved October 12, 2018, from https://blog.bluepipes.com/5-reasons-nurses-should-take-professional-networking-seriously/
· Walden University (n.d.). Connect to Walden Links to an external site. . Retrieved October 12, 2018, from https://www.waldenu.edu/connect
· Walden University. (n.d.). College of Nursing. Retrieved October June 5, 2020, from https://www.waldenu.edu/about/colleges-schools/college-of-nursing Review the College of Nursing’s vision and mission.
· Walden University. (n.d.). Walden University catalog Links to an external site. . Retrieved October 4, 2019, from https://catalog.waldenu.edu Select College of Nursing, then Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Review the MSN Learning Outcomes on this page.
· Walden University. (n.d.). Walden University catalog Links to an external site. . Retrieved October 4, 2019, from https://catalog.waldenu.edu Select Introduction, then the link “Vision, Mission, and Goals” under the Introduction header. Review Walden’s vision, mission, and goals.
· Walden University. (n.d.). Writing Center Links to an external site. . Retrieved October 12, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter
· Wofford, P. (2018, May 24). 10 networking tips for nurses who hate networking Links to an external site. . Retrieved from https://nurse.org/articles/tips-for-nurse-networking/
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 that might help you succeed in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
· Download the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template.