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- Part 1 – FG002 Academic and Professional Resources and Strategies
Student Name
Master of Science in Nursing, Walden University
FG002
Prof. Name
Submission Date
I have determined the following scholarly materials and/or plans that can be implemented to achieve success in the MSN and advanced nursing practice.
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 threeprofessional resources that can be applied to success in nursing practice in general or your specialty. For each, explain how you intend to use these resources and how they might benefit you academically and professionally.
ACADEMIC RESOURCE/STRATEGY 1
Time Management and Organization
Graduate student success needs time and organization management due to overloaded and demanding graduate-level work. I will be planning to adhere to a schedule, which is designed to set aside time to studying, attending classes, homework, and engaging in extracurricular activities.
I suggest that I can meet my goals by employing gadgets like calendars, planners, and to-do lists in defining priorities and therefore maintaining myself against procrastination. Overall, dividing large goals into smaller, more palatable pieces can aid in keeping me on track, as well as lessen the stress.
Additionally, I know that I should have the goals set within a specific time and a plan so that I am held accountable, and also to enable me to monitor how much I have achieved at specific intervals of time using the program. As an illustration, among the activities that I will do is to dedicate some time every week to reviewing the notes that I took during the lectures, reading the given readings, and preparing to take future tests.
With such a study routine, I will be sure that I will not forget coursework, and I cannot afford to put it all off until the last moment. Besides that, digital tools such as calendar software and task organization software may be utilized to create visual assignments and deadlines that inherently bring about a supportive solution to my academic life. In this way, I will not only enhance my academic performance but also hone my skills as an efficient time manager, which will not only help me in my personal and professional development.
ACADEMIC RESOURCE/STRATEGY 2
Active Engagement and Participation
The most important elements of learning within the graduate program in nursing include active and inclusive classroom discussions, group projects, and scholarly discussions. My attitude will be proactive to take the best out of these opportunities. I will endeavor to seek a chance to be an active participant in a discussion, pose pertinent queries, and collaborate. By exchanging my knowledge, observations, and opinions, I am learning myself as I am also trying to add to the academic community by exchanging and sharing knowledge.
Besides, I understand that technology can be a potent means to support my learning by building a supportive environment for both my peers and teachers as well. I will use online forums, online study groups, and video conferencing tools as an example to connect with my fellows, seek clarification on complicated topics, and also engage in collective problem-solving. Through these digital avenues, I envisage that I will not only realize more concepts in the curriculum but also acquire significant communication and collaboration skills that a nurse must have.
ACADEMIC RESOURCE/STRATEGY 3
Continuous Self-Reflection and Growth
Self-reflection may be an essential tool of self-growth and self-improvement, as it assists people to understand what their strong and weak aspects are, and where they can become better (Mlinar-Reljic et al., 2019). Although in the MSN program, I am always interested in making some self-assessments to gauge my academic gains, set learning objectives, and analyse my professional objectives. In my reflections, I will attempt to determine how I was able to overcome my struggles, what I have learned in nursing, and what my favorite learning strategies are.
In addition, I understand the importance of the feedback that I receive as an instructor, mentor, or even from my peers, which could offer me different perspectives, and I would develop my abilities and knowledge. I would like to make sure that I receive feedback (feedback on my performance, communicative skills, ability to think critically, and clinical competence) right after doing the assessment in classes, peer reviews, or having a conversation with one of my instructors. For example, after having finished an assignment or exam, I will take some time to reflect on my performance, refining those areas where I think I could have done better or did it differently.
Knowing where to work on, I can develop a plan that can assist me in those areas and make me more effective in school. In addition, I will invite my instructors as well as my classmates to review my assignments and presentations, which will help in implementing the suggestions into my self-improvement plan as well as cultivating a culture of learning. By acknowledging and owning a growth mindset and being willing to accept continuing learning and growth, I, therefore, believe that my academic achievement will be positively affected. I will end up nurturing adaptability and lifelong learning characteristics that are vital in nursing.
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE/STRATEGY 1
Cultivating Clinical Competence and Expertise
Qualified and trained nurses have the essential qualities that are required to provide safe patient care, which ensures quality healthcare is offered (Willman et al., 2020). I will explore how to find a balance between all these, namely, practical learning platforms, appropriate and relevant continuing learning, and professional growth, in my quest to acquire clinical expertise and capability. Through clinical rotations, simulation, or specialized training programs, I will deepen my understanding of evidence-based practices, clinical practices, and patient care guidelines in various areas of the healthcare field and in all professions.
As well, I am also aware of the fact that mentorship and counselling by the trained nurses and faculty of nursing schools are vital in developing my clinical performance and professional progress. As I may wish to seek mentorship through occasional communication with a professional who is more experienced than I and who can guide me on what I need to know about the issues of the practice I have, I see an avenue of development, since I will be guided on the day-to-day concerns of nursing.
An example is when I am extremely engaged in interdisciplinary rounds that comprise healthcare professionals of various fields, who meet and deliberate on complex cases and come up with an inclusive and holistic healthcare plan. Since I am an essential member of a healthcare team where my colleagues’ expertise provides a platform for patient-oriented care that considers the individual requirements of the patient, I believe that I will be able to work collectively in this regard.
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE/STRATEGY 2
Prioritizing Patient-Centered Care and Advocacy
As a patient advocate, one of my top priorities is to focus on patients’ concerns, wishes, and current status while at the same time pursuing their rights and interests. To fulfill this role, I will strive to enhance my communication skills, empathy, and cultural skills to provide credible treatment to patients and their relatives.
I intend to help patients voice their concerns and ask questions by openly talking to them, and I plan to involve them in the decision-making processes, thus being able to support their active participation in their healthcare journey that in turn promotes shared decision-making (Schneider-Kamp & Askegaard, 2019).
In addition to this, I realize the relevance of being updated on healthcare policies, regulations, and ethical policies as they are the core elements that determine how nurses practice and the care they give to patients. As a career objective, I would like to remain concerned with the current dynamism of health care and work towards public policies, which will ensure the safety of patients, equity, and access to quality care in our health industry.
Moreover, I will probably collaborate with community groups or advocate for policy to address the challenge of accessing and achieving healthcare disparities among low-income groups in society. By ensuring that the voices of marginalized communities are heard and establishing policies that can prevent the healthcare system from being biased in favor of the needs of all members of the community, regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds, I will attempt to establish an equal provision of healthcare to all communities and groups.
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE/STRATEGY 3
Building Strong Interprofessional Relationships
Creating a team where health practitioners work together towards delivering coordinated and effective services is crucial. I plan to be inclusive in multidisciplinary work and communication with the healthcare team players. The medical doctors, pharmacists, social workers, therapists, and professionals, among others, are the healthcare personnel.
The highest priority I will accord will be the establishment of good interprofessional relationships in order to facilitate a smooth flow of communication, mutual respect amongst the members of the team, and ensuring that the knowledge of each professional is multifaceted so as to enhance patient outcomes.
Academically, participating in a group of students would assist me in gaining deeper knowledge as I would be able to expose myself to a variety of methods and perspectives. To illustrate, the talks that occur in the interdisciplinary sessions during the clinical rotations, and game-simulating exercises will equip me with a clearer picture of something complicated in the field of medicine, among others, since I will enhance my critical thinking. Moreover, collaborations with other students of other healthcare disciplines in classes and research projects eradicate the perception of myopia and create a cross-disciplinary learning environment.
In addition, the ability to maintain good interprofessional relations might help me to be an effective nurse and influence a positive working environment (Labrague et al., 2021). By instilling open communication and mutual trust between healthcare staff of different disciplines, the transfer of care will be easier, fewer medical errors will be made, and the entire healthcare service will be improved with the encouragement of continuity of care. As an illustration, cooperating with an inter-professional case management team will enable me to demonstrate my collaboration abilities, add to my professional identity, and broaden the range of my future career by assuming leadership roles and practicing in specific areas.
Resources
Labrague, L. J., Al Sabei, S., Al Rawajfah, O., AbuAlRub, R., & Burney, I. (2021). Journal of Nursing Management, 30(1), 268–278. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13491
Mlinar Reljić, N., Pajnkihar, M., & Fekonja, Z. (2019). Self-reflection during first clinical practice: the experiences of nursing students. Nurse Education Today, 72(1), 61–66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2018.10.019
Schneider-Kamp, A., & Askegaard, S. (2019). Health: An Interdisciplinary Journal for the Social Study of Health, Illness and Medicine, 24(6), 136345931983134. https://doi.org/10.1177/1363459319831343
Willman, A., Bjuresäter, K., & Nilsson, J. (2020). Newly graduated nurses’ clinical competencies and need for further training in acute care hospitals. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29(13-14). https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15207
