Develop a Professional Development Plan.

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Title of paper included,
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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……………
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
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Education and
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Professional Background personal introduction;
ii.Description of the
formal and informal
learning experiences that
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Adequate personal
introduction; ii.Adequate
description of the formal
and informal learning
experiences that
i.Brief personal
introduction;
ii.Description of the
formal and informal
learning experiences that
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comprise educational
comprise educational
comprise educational
background, including
background, including
background, including
individual knowledge,
individual knowledge,
individual knowledge,
skills, and
skills, and
skills, and
accomplishments;
accomplishments;
accomplishments;
iii.Academic and research iii.Academic and research iii.Academic and research
proficiencies brought to proficiencies brought to proficiencies brought to
the program and areas the program and areas the program and areas
wishing to improve while wishing to improve while wishing to improve while
pursuing studies; and iv pursuing studies; and
pursuing studies; and iv.
Needs work on personal iv.Adequate personal
Personal evaluation of
evaluation of readiness evaluation of readiness readiness to engage in
to engage in graduate- to engage in graduate- graduate-level study.
level study.
level study.
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Professional Goals
Course Orientation
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i.No or inadequate
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statement of purpose for
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of purpose for
completing a graduate
for completing a
completing a graduate
program; ii.Less than
graduate program;
program; ii.Three to four
three to four
ii.Three to four
professional goals; and
professional goals; and
professional goals; and
iii.Competent
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iii.Identification of how
identification of how
identification of how
earning a master’s
earning a master’s
earning a master’s
degree will assist in
degree will assist in
degree will assist in
meeting goals and
meeting goals and
meeting goals and
carrying out the mission
carrying out the mission
carrying out the mission
of the University.
of the University.
of the University.
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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.
i.Address, in detail, less
than three to four
specific learning goals
you accomplished.
ii.Address, in detail, one
area needing
improvement and
actions you will take to
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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grow in that area.
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Practicum Goals
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i.Adequately,identifies
i.Identifies one possible
dentifing one possible
one possible practicum
practicum settings that
practicum settings that settings that match
match personal,
match personal,
personal, professional,
professional, and course
professional, and course and course learning
learning goals; and
learning goals; and
goals; and ii.Adequately,
ii.Identifies one project
ii.Need to identify one
identifies one project to
to potentially develop in
project to potentially
potentially develop in
your practicum setting or
develop in your
your practicum setting or
area of interest that
practicum setting or area area of interest that
addresses a real-world
of interest that addresses addresses a real-world
problem.
a real-world problem.
problem.
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Summary
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Competent Summary of Excellent summary of
summary of main points
main points of the paper. main points of the paper.
of the paper.
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Name: NURS_6001_WK5_Assignment_Rubric
Running head: PROFESSIONAL PLAN
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PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT MY MAJOR IS MASTERS OF NURSING WITH
SPECIALITY IN EDUCATION.
Professional Development Plan
Florence Nightingale
Walden University
NURS 6001, Section 10, Foundations of Graduate Study
November 1, 2014
© 2014 Laureate Education Inc.
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Professional Development Plan
As graduate study in nursing begins, identifying the program of study and professional
development plan aligned with personal and professional goals is crucial. The purpose of this
assignment is to provide a description of my educational and professional background as well as
explore professional and personal goals related to the course and the practicum.
Education and Professional Background
My name is Florence Nightingale and I want to start by giving you some insight into my
personal life. I currently reside in Orange County, California, where the military has placed my
family. I am an army wife, an associate degree nurse, and a mother of two boys. From a small
town in Virginia, my only opportunity to obtain a higher education degree was to attend a local
college that offered a two-year degree in nursing. I had an opportunity to begin my chosen
profession early, having a family, and never have to worry about finding employment. I always
knew I wanted to increase my knowledge and do more. Year after year it seemed impossible to
go back to school in the traditional way, since raising small children and moving interfered with
finishing a degree.
Nursing has been the most rewarding career. It is not a job to me but my life. My formal
education began in 1989 at a branch of Kent State University. I graduated with a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) in 1993. Working and going to school full-time put a strain on my
grade point average (GPA), but the experience helped me grow both professionally and
personally to an independent self-motivated practitioner.
Currently, I work in an endoscopy department where I developed many standard
operating procedure guidelines which are being utilized throughout the hospital. I am also
planning to obtain my Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) certification
this year. Another certification workshop I plan to attend is a nurse management seminar in July.
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Currently, I hold certifications in basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support
(ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS) and conscious sedation. Prior certifications held
were electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation and neurology assessment.
My experiences are very diverse which has made me flexible, efficient, and have given
me a broad knowledge base. The different areas of expertise include neurology, orthopedics,
urology, day surgery, endoscopy, telemetry, home health, recovery, and research-based projects.
In many of these fields I was chosen to take on leadership roles such as charge nurse, team
leader, preceptor, computer specialist, educator, and admission/discharge specialist. I like new
challenges at work. Being involved in leadership roles confirmed my desire to advance my
career in leadership and administration.
Professional Goals
My personal goal is to do my best in all that I do and make a difference in people’s lives.
My professional goal is to obtain my Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with the specialty
being in leadership and management. Reflecting on the University’s vision and mission
statement, it is a privilege to attend this graduate level program in order to learn how to
positively transform society for the greater global good.
As a professional, I want to personally make society a better place, not only for my
children, but for all the children of the future. Also, this specialization gives me a way to make a
difference in the community around me that would not be possible at my current degree status.
My experience has proven that to be a great leader, you must first serve. As a professional, I
desire to serve my community through various outreach programs that will provide members
with the tools and information needed to improve overall health and wellness. I also desire to
make a difference as a leader in the organization I serve. I want to transform the landscape of
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positively managing and leading staff. Lastly, I wish to obtain certification in my field as a nurse
leader. I am looking forward to accomplishing my professional goals and making a difference.
Course Outcomes
At first, being an adult in a learning atmosphere was a challenge for me. Through this
course, I have developed the skills necessary to function proficiently as an online learner. I
learned how to navigate through the various platform areas and more importantly, the resources
available to assist all students as they transition into an online learning environment. In addition,
I have learned new strategies that are helping me improve my ability to plan and manage my
time as a student while obtaining resources, using technology, and communicating effectively in
the online environment. Lastly, I developed sound knowledge of academic integrity and the
importance of crediting sources.
Although there are many areas this course has helped me improve upon, continued
growth is still needed. Since I have not been in a student role for many years, American
Psychological Association (APA) style of writing is new to me. This is where Walden’s online
program can help me reach my goals without sacrificing my commitment to my family. In order
to grow in my knowledge of APA, I plan to view several webinars offered by the Walden
Writing Center on this topic. In addition, I will seek out feedback from the Writing Center tutors
on written assignments.
Practicum
I view the practicum as an exceptionally important part of the Master’s education. I
began planning for the practicum in leadership on the day I was accepted into Walden’s nursing
program. I contacted a nurse manager, Victoria Smith, from a local acute care institution. I know
of Smith’s work and reputation as a nurse leader in our community. Smith agreed to serve as my
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preceptor when it is time for me to enroll in the practicum. Although this will happen in two
years, Smith feels confident that she will continue to be in the current position and have the
flexibility to mentor a student.
During my practicum experience, I would like to develop and implement a nurse
preceptor program. In this program, I would like to develop several classes for experienced
nurses that want to become preceptors for new employees and graduate nurses. I believe more
needs to be done when it comes to preceptors understanding their role and how they can be
successful at meeting the needs of new employees and graduates.
Summary
I am excited for the journey ahead. I believe my experience and past education has
prepared me to be successful as I pursue my MSN degree. Moreover, as a graduate prepared
nurse, Walden will provide me with the knowledge and tools necessary to make a positive
impact in the world around me. Since starting back to school is a new experience, especially the
online program, I am planning to view webinars and to seek assistance from Writing Center
tutors to learn more about APA writing style. My degree completion date is February 2016. I
look forward to expanding my knowledge base as a scholar practitioner through Walden
University.

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