Academic and Professional Success Plan Template NURS 6003

Academic and Professional Success Plan Template NURS 6003

Academic and Professional Success Plan Template NURS 6003

My academic student success advisor Leah is my point of contact for various questions and will readily be available to support me throughout my academic journey at Walden University. Upon speaking to her, I was able to gain an in-depth understanding of her role. She explained that she would guide, facilitate and help to keep me on track in preparation for each semester. She offered some tips on how to stay organized to have a healthy personal, work, and school life balance. She went over what I should expect for upcoming semesters and the process of registering and enrolling in classes. That helped to ease much of my anxiety. I plan to develop a professional relationship with my advisor so that I can reach out to her with any concerns or questions that may arise. Leah will play an essential role in my journey to being successful here at Walden. According to, Walden’s student support services “As a Walden student, you have access to a wide range of support services to help you succeed including academic advisors, tutors, 24/7 technical support, and a career planning and developing center” (support services, 2022). This speaks volumes as it takes a village to help navigate online learning.

According to the university website, the student success advisor will “answer questions about university policies and procedures, help you acclimate to the online classroom, track your academic progress, and guide you through a wealth of student resources” (Student Support Services, 2022). I know I will face many challenges in and out of the classroom. It gives me comfort to know that I will have Leah as a guide and advocate on my behalf. I will use all the resources provided to me to be successful in my quest to become a scholarly practitioner.

Academic and Professional Success Plan Template NURS 6003 Reference

Support Services. (2022). Retrieved 1 October 2022, from https://www.waldenu.edu/why-walden/support-services

NETWORK MEMBER 2

 

Name: Walden Writing Center

Title: Writing center

Organization: Walden

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:

          I chose the writing center at Walden University because I know that this will be an important

resource that can help me improve my academic writing skills. The center will provide me with learning tools and materials that can help me properly format my scholarly papers. I will utilize this resource to support my success in the program. “Whether you are working on presenting your ideas in an academic voice or learning the finer points of APA style, the Walden Writing Center is here to help you achieve your writing goals” (Writing Center, 2022). The format of APA is significant in this program and the writing center will provide resources on how to cite and much more. The writing center will be able to review all my papers so that I am able to perform at an exceptional level. The writing center has the option to “make a one-on-one appointment with one of the Writing Center’s writing instructors, who will review essay drafts, discussion posts, annotated bibliographies, or other written course materials” (Writing Center, 2022). I struggled with writing papers in the past, so I am thankful for this resource and plan to take advantage of this opportunity as I know I will be able to implement these learned skills as a practicing nurse.

Academic and Professional Success Plan Template NURS 6003 References

Academic Guides: Getting Started: Overview. Academicguides.waldenu.edu. (2022). Retrieved 1 October 2022, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/start#s-lg-box-2789440.

Academic Guides: Getting Started: For Master’s Students. Academicguides.waldenu.edu. (2022). Retrieved 1 October 2022, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/start/masters.

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This document is to be used for NURS 6003 Foundations of Graduate Study to complete Assessments 1-6. Just as importantly the document serves to organize your thoughts about planning for your academic and professional success.

For specific instructions see the weekly assessment details in the course, or ask your instructor for further guidance.

Week 1 | Part 1: My 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.

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NETWORK MEMBER 1

Name:

Title:

Organization:

Academic or 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:

NETWORK MEMBER 2

Name:

Title:

Organization:

Academic or 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:

NETWORK MEMBER 3

Name:

Title:

Organization:

Academic or 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:

NETWORK MEMBER 4

Name:

Title:

Organization:

Academic or 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:

ADDITIONAL NETWORK MEMBERS

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

Academic Resource/Strategy 2

Academic Resource/Strategy 3

Professional Resource/Strategy 1

Professional Resource/Strategy 2

Professional Resource/Strategy 3

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES/STRATEGIES

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.

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).

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

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.

Week 4 | Part 4: Research Analysis

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

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

. My approach in identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed reach is to assess the quality of articles submitted for publication in the scholarly journal. The author of an article must submit it to the journal editor, who will then forward the article to experts in the field which is consider the “peer review”. The peer review are charged with careful evaluate the quality of the submit manuscript. After which they now check the manuscript for accuracy and assess the validity of the research methodology and procedures, if appropriate and accurate, they will suggest revisions. A peer reviewed journal will not be published articles that fail to meet the standards established for a given discipline, peer reviewed that are accepted articles that are accepted for publication exemplify the best research practices in a field.

. Two strategies that you I would use that I found to be effective in the finding peer-reviewed research are 1. Does the article have been published in a scholarly journal and 2. Is the journal in which I found the article published or sponsored by professional scholarly society; professional association or university academic department. Does it describe itself as a peer-reviewed?

. One research I intended to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research; is to search the online library databases. Many of which include peer-reviewed journals, read the databases description to determine if it features peer-reviewed articles. When search for articles, choose the advanced search option on the search screen to look for a checkbox that allows you to limit results to peer-reviewed only.

Week 5 | Part 5: Professional Development

I have developed a curriculum vitae to capture my academic and professional accomplishments to date. I have also developed a statement identifying one or more professional development goals, and a statement proposing how I might align one or more of these professional development goals with the University’s emphasis on social change.

The results of my efforts are below.

Directions: Complete Step 1 by developing (or copying and pasting) a curriculum vitae (CV) in the space provided. Complete Step 2 by completing a statement identifying your professional development goals space identified. Complete Step 3 by writing a statement proposing how you might align one or more of your professional development goals with the University’s emphasis on social change.

Step 1: 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.

Silifat Jones-Ibrahim, RN, BSN

17728 Gladville Avenue• Homewood, Illinois 60430

[email protected] • 708.969.4026

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, 2019 to Present – Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2018 – Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, Illinois

Associate Degree in Nursing, 2018-Indiana Dabney University, Hammond, IN

Illinois Registered Nurse License

Basic Life Support Provider (BLS)

Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification (CPI)

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Founder, HELPING HAND FOUNDATION (2014– Present) A non-profit organization that total relies on donation from our family and friends in African countries. Continuous goal is to provide support, share experiences and donates foods and clothes to non-privileged parents and children. Collaborate with health care and community organizations with interests in developing similar programs. Serve as program Spokesperson for public and media relations.

▪ Facilitated funding needs to support operational requirements and program objectives.

▪ Implement services that will make charitable giving simple and efficient.

▪ managing donations on behalf of an organization, family or individual.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHICAGO LAKESHORE HOSPITAL, Chicago, Illinois 2016 – Present

Charge Nurse

ATTUNED CARE COMFORT HOSPICE, Rosemont, Illinois 2014 – 2016

Triage Nurse

Silifat Jones-Ibrahim, RN, BSN

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ST BENEDICT HOSPITAL, Chicago, Illinois 2010 – 2014

Staff Nurse

· Teaching, Assessment, Evaluation, Wound Care, Administering Medication, Admission, Transferring Patient Care, Documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, follow-up care, and pain management

· Assisted nursing staff in the care of all patients including bathing, dressing, feeding, repositioning and ambulation

· Provides Foley and stoma care, provides quality patient care and maintain patient confidentiality

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Nurses Association, 2013 – Present

American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 2016 – Present

AWARDS

American Nurses Association National Award, 2018

American Psychiatric Nurses Association National Award, 2017

Continued…

Silifat Jones-Ibrahim, RN, BSN

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PRESENTATIONS

Speaker, Indiana Dabney University, Hammond, Indiana, 2010

Presenter & Planner, Helping Hand Foundation – Abuja, Nigeria Chapter, 2nd Annual Conference, Abuja, Nigeria 2014

Speaker, National Association of Nigerian Nurses – Chicago Chapel, Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois 2013

Presenter & Speaker, Federal Government High School, Abuja, Nigeria – 1997

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Church Fundraisers, 2018 – Present

Christian Community Clinic, 2017– 2018

Health Adventure – 2016

Serena Hill Elementary Clinic – 2014

Step 2: Professional Development Goals

Use the space below to write a statement identifying your professional development goals.

Professional statement

 Academic and Professional Success Plan Template

Core competencies

· Holistic nursing care

· Patient centered healthcare

· Resource Allocation

· Compliance

· Patient management

· Quality Management

· Quality healthcare Evaluation

· Assessment

Professional experience

Trauma Counsellor

· Provide crisis caller advocacy.

· Rendered outsource counseling information and referrals.

· Provided advocacy/counseling to victims.

· Law enforcement accompaniment.

· Hospital accompaniment for S.A.R.T exams.

· Managed Records

· Drafted Reports

Technical skills

· Computer applications

· Electronic Health Records Operations

· Information systems management

Professional goals

Maintaining a unique engagement within my professional development will be guided by my professional goals which provide a strong emphasis on necessary changes which help attain improved outcomes within my professional wellbeing. My interests include promoting positive and quality healthcare among patients as well as ensuring that they can receive and lead normal lives.

My professional goals include

1. Provide excellent patient-centered care

2. Increase technology skills

3. focus on continuing education

4. Develop interpersonal skills

5. Become an expert

Attaining these goals requires strong commitment within my work and focus on defining the improved understanding of basic concepts which help create a highly engaged professional development. Attaining my professional goals is a systematic process which will provide a unique emphasis on crucial changes which help maintain an improved level of personal satisfaction.

Self-satisfaction is an important thing that defines my engagement in the helping profession because it provides a strong focus on my personal needs and development goals. My personal goals revolve around having a strong influence on the lives of many people. Having such consideration provides a strong focus on positive values which define a greater emphasis on critical elements that can improve individual development. My values have also formed a significant role in determining my attention to helping others.

I have a strong passion for serving others. Being a servant even when in high positions shows that I share the feeling and experiences of people who need my help. Being available when they need me is integral to achieving a higher level of commitment. Passion helps in determining elements, which represent the decisions that are made regarding the best approach to counter specific problems. It is fulfilling to have a positive influence on the wellbeing of another person especially when the perceived control might be instrumental in shaping his or her future success.

Step 3: Alignment with Social Change

Use the space below to write a statement proposing how you might align one or more of your professional development goals with the University’s emphasis on social change.

Alignment with social change

Social changes are based on the ability to understand the underlying factors which provide a greater emphasis on essential elements which help attain more significant outcomes. My professional goals are committed to creating meaningful social change especially considering the need to provide a unique focus on crucial elements which help define improved outcomes within the healthcare setting. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I have an obligation towards my clients who will be positively engaged based on excellent patient-centered care. Technology skills will help in managing patient medical information which is private and confidential.

Working in a culturally diverse healthcare organization has been essential in building a healthy level of commitment where it is possible to achieve the underlying goals. Analytical skills that define my wellbeing include communication skills. Communication skills integrate many concepts which include the complete package. Every individual has needs which are essential in creating a highly diverse understanding of necessary measures that can ensure that I am positively influenced within my work engagement. The development of this plan is aimed at improving my experience across different workplace settings.

Crafting a strong personal, coherent, public identity or brand will be based on my personal and professional development to ensure that there is no conflict between these elements. Therefore, in providing that I develop a strong professional identity communication plan, I will develop an e-portfolio through the institution, which I will use to integrate critical information about myself and my perspective. An e-portfolio is essential considering that employers can access it can assess my quality and ability to improve on my skills and professional development.

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. Explain how you can become a member of this organization.’

Walden University MSN Core Nursing courses – Generic information for success:

1. Being graduate level adult learners – It is very unlikely that you will experience the quantity of or detailed guidance as in the announcements received in this course. Being so: Read the course announcements thoroughly and completely. Read the course announcements at least daily for any updates. Going forward the Instructors may post items at any time throughout the day or night. I have unfortunately received emails throughout this course with questions for which the information was previously addressed within the announcements. Again, reading the course announcements is imperative for your success.
2. The utilization requirement of APA within assignments will increase as you progress to courses that are considered “writing intense”. The APA requirement within discussions will remain as you experienced within this course. This course is not considered writing intense. Familiarize yourself with the correct usage of APA 7^th edition. It is within every graded item, within every Nursing course going forward. Familiarize yourself and utilize the Walden resources for APA assistance. I have diligently posted links to those resources several times during this course.
3. Use ONLY your Walden student email for communication with any Walden University representative. When communicating with your Instructor ALWAYS include your course number and section. Within this course I posted in the announcements numerous times your specific course number and section, as well asked that you include that information when emailing me. Sadly, I received emails that did not include this information, this delayed my assisting you as I had to request your course number and section. This alerts me that course announcements were not being thoroughly and completely reviewed. Going forward it is highly unlikely Instructors will respond to any email other than your Walden student email as email not in Walden origin routinely gets flagged as spam then deleted. Also be fully aware that Instructors required to respond to any email other than your designated Walden Student email.
4. Be mindful if you do not participate in any Walden course during the 1^st week (Day 1 through Day 7) – you will be removed from the course by Walden University regardless of your excuse. Your Instructor has no control over this – it is university policy!
5. The grading of any assignment cannot proceed by your Instructor unless you submit your assignments via SafeAssign, then in BlackBoard. Traditionally a -0- score will be awarded, with no resubmission availability. At the Graduate level, you are responsible for your work being submitted per instructions AND grading rubric parameters and due date/time. Again, I strongly encourage you to submit your assignments before Day 7 to ensure yourself sufficient time to seek assistance and correct the issue. Remember SafeAssign Drafts and SafeAssign are different!
6. For Discussions – There is a six (6) day period (Monday, Day 1 through Saturday, Day 6) allowed for the Discussion participation. No allowances for participation will be made outside of the six (6) Discussion active period. Any submitted post outside of the 6-day active discussion period will not be graded and you will receive a -0- score.
7. Faculty cannot accept or grade any assignment or discussion through email.
8. Do not wait until Day 7 to begin or submit your assignment. Assignments are due Day 7. At the Graduate level, you are responsible for your work being submitted per instructions, grading rubric parameters and due date and time. Being so = I strongly encourage you to submit your assignments well before Day 7 to ensure yourself sufficient time to seek assistance and correct any issue encountered. I have purposely made myself available to you each day including weekends and responded to you within 12 to 24 hours. Be mindful, Instructors are not required to respond to you on a daily basis. Going forward your Instructors will respond to your Contact the Instructor communications and emails within the required 48 hours’ time period.
9. As a graduate level student, Instructors will not reach out to you to ensure your assignments/discussions are completed and submitted correctly. As a graduate level adult learner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your discussions and assignments are completed and submitted timely and correctly. As an adult learner, you need to take the initiative and reach out to your Instructor immediately when you encounter an issue. You were offered an online orientation by Walden University – Did you participate in that orientation? If not, I strongly suggest you contact your advisor and make arrangements.
10. If you experience technical issues, please utilize your resources and contact the Walden Customer Care Team or Walden IT for assistance. Going forward you will encounter several PowerPoint presentations, Walden Templates within your future courses at Walden University, as well be required to submit multiple items with a single submission.
11. Understand the Time Zones at Walden University and the applicable conversion. Your course calendar is in Eastern Time as is the time/date stamp of submission/participation for your discussions and assignments. Going forward all of your future Nursing courses require that your Discussions, any Quiz or Assignment will continue to be due submitted in Mountain Time.
12. Have a computer and Internet backup plan. What will you do if your computer crashes or your Internet is not working?  Computer/Internet/work issues are your responsibility. Allowances will not be made due to these issues causing a lack of participation or missed deadline, rather a -0- score will be awarded. Save your work on a flash or hard drive. Know where you can go to access the Academic Skills Center as it is an excellent resource to assist in your success.
13. For Assignments – Only prior communication with AND Instructor approval will late assignments be considered for grading. Assignments submitted late will be deducted 4% daily until Day 5 OR may deduct the entire 20% regardless of time/day of late submission. This is at the discretion of each Instructor and will vary course-by-course. After Day 5, in any course, the assignment will be scored a -0-.
14. Be familiar with how to access and utilize the Walden resources. I posted the most useful and frequently utilized resources numerous times within the course announcements.
15. Ensure your discussions have a substance, depth and breadth, critical analysis, and reflection element within the grading rubric. In short – if your discussion Main Post does not closely compare to the discussion exemplar located within the course resources and announcements posted within this course your grade will be drastically reduced.
16. Know who and where to submit any documentation if necessary, for allowances for any late or missed assignments. Remember Instructors are not permitted to accept any medical documentation.
17. Know who your advisor is and how to contact them.
18. Know where and how to locate your student feedback. This course is 6 weeks in duration – In Week 5 I received emails inquiring as to “I see my grade but don’t know why points were deducted” – It was sadly apparent the feedback being provided was not being reviewed by those students. Your numeric score and student feedback are in different locations – this was addressed in the course announcements. If you cannot locate or have not located your student feedback for discussions and assignments – I strongly encourage you to contact the Customer Care Team as you have missed a tremendous amount of information.

Student Resources: Here is a partial listing of Walden University resources that have been shared with you during this course. You will frequent these as you progress throughout your future courses. Again, I strongly recommend that you bookmark each of these for your future courses.

• SafeAssign
•  library
• Walden Customer Care Team
• Walden IT
• Time Zones at Walden University
• Academic Skills Center
• Writing Center
• Walden Student Resources
• Integrity and Writing At Walden University
• Scholarly Ethics at Walden University
• APA citation at Walden University
• Peer-Reviewed Research
• Walden Library Databases
• Walden University Library Databases dedicated to Nursing
• Phi Nu
• http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/nursing
• http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarly
• http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/nursing
• http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlyvoice/tone
• http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlyvoice/academicdiction
• http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlyvoice/writingconcisely
• http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/discussionpost/writing
• https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paperreviews
• https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/multilingual
• https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/ask
• https://www.waldenu.edu/experience/support-services

A PMHNP is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. They are registered nurses who have specialized in psychiatric mental health nursing and who have completed a Master’s degree in psychiatric mental health nursing. PMHNPs work with patients who have a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder (Cherry et al., 2019). They provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling for their patients. They may also prescribe medication to their patients as needed.

There are many reasons why I developed interest in PMHNP. My own choice of specialty was informed by personal experience with mental health problems that hat has negatively impacted the lives of my close family members. This is one of the reasons I feel so passionate about working in this field. It was hard for me to make this choice of becoming a PMHNP then I realized this was my passion to help others and my family with mental illness all along. It was not a hard decision for me to choose PMHNP because I had so much experience with it dealing with mentally ill patients has always been my passion.

Comparison between FNP and PMHNP

There are a few key differences between Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP). First, the focus of care. FNPs graduates are prepared to provide primary care for families, whereas PMHNP graduates focus specifically on mental health disorders. This can include diagnosing and treating mental illnesses, providing psychotherapy, and prescribing medications (Cherry et al., 2019). Second, the level of training. FNPs complete a Master’s degree, while PMHNPs earn a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. Finally, FNPs are certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), while PMHNPS are certified through the American Nurses Association’s Commission on Psychiatric Nursing Certification (Buppert, 2020). Mental illness is often misunderstood and fear-driven, but it is important to remember that these are real illnesses that impact real people’s lives. As a psychiatric nurse, I would have the opportunity to help people who are struggling with these conditions regain their health and quality of life.

There are a few different roles that graduates may hold within the Family Nurse Practitioner specialty. Some may work in clinics or doctor’s offices, while others may work in hospitals or other healthcare settings. Many FNPs also work in rural and underserved areas, providing much-needed care to those who might not have access to it otherwise. FNPs can provide primary care to patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. They can diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and provide education and counseling on various health topics. They also help patients manage chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease.

Massachusetts Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (MAAPPN) is one of the professional nursing organization that is involved in the regulation of PMHNP nurses. This professional organization composed of psychiatric nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists (Beck et al., 2020). The MAAPPN is the only statewide organization that represents advanced practice psychiatric nurses in Massachusetts. The MAAPPN provides advocacy, education, and networking opportunities to its members. It also promotes the role of psychiatric nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists in the provision of mental health care in Massachusetts. To become a member of the MAAPPN, one must be a licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner or certified registered nurse anesthetist residing in Massachusetts (Beck et al., 2020). To join as an APRN, one must first verify their membership eligibility and then complete the online MAAPPN Member Application plus the required fees.

Academic and Professional Success Plan Template NURS 6003 References

Beck, A. J., Page, C., Buche, J., & Gaiser, M. (2020). The distribution of advanced practice nurses within the psychiatric workforce. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 26(1), 92-96. https://doi.org/10.1177/1078390319886366

Buppert, C. (2020). Nurse practitioner’s business practice and legal guide. Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Cherry, B., Caramanica, L., Everett, L. Q., Fennimore, L., & Scott, E. (2019). Leveraging the power of board leadership in professional nursing organizations. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 49(11), 517-519. https://journals.lww.com/jonajournal/Abstract/2019/11000/Leveraging_the_Power_of_Board_Leadership_in.2.aspx

Echevarria, I. M. (2018). Make connections by joining a professional nursing organization. Nursing2020, 48(12), 35-38. https://journals.lww.com/nursing/FullText/2018/12000/Make_connections_by_joining_a_professional_nursing.12.aspx