Assignment 1.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PART 2: STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Nurse-scholars have a significant obligation to their community as well. Their work must have academic and professional integrity. Their efforts are designed to add to the body of knowledge, advance the profession, and ultimately help in the care of patients. Work that lacks integrity is subject to erode quickly or worse.
Fortunately, there are strategies and tools that can help ensure integrity in academic and professional work. This Assignment asks you to consider these tools and how you might apply them to your own work.
In this assignment, you will continue developing your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan by appending the original document you began in the previous assignment.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
- American Nurses Association. (2015). Code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statement
- Links to an external site.. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/coe-view-only
- American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000
- Chapter 1, “Scholarly Writing and Publishing Principles”
- Section 1.17, “Implications of Plagiarism and Self-Plagiarism” (p. 21)
- Chapter 4, “Writing Style and Grammar”
- Chapter 8, “Works Credited in the Text”
- Section 8.2, “Plagiarism” (p. 254)
- Section 8.3, “Self-Plagiarism” (p. 256)
- Chapter 1, “Scholarly Writing and Publishing Principles”
- Chapter 10, “Reference Examples”
- Alba, B. (2018). Factors that impact on emergency nurses’ ethical decision-making abilit
- Links to an external site.. Nursing Ethics, 25(7), 855–866. https://doi.org/10.1177/0969733016674769
- Glasper, A. (2016). Does cheating by students undermine the integrity of the nursing profession? British Journal of nursing links s to an external site., 25(16), 932–933.
- NLN Ethical Principles for Nursing Education. (2012). Nursing Education Perspective, 33(1), 65.
- Walden University Academic Skills Center. (n.d.). ASC success strategies: Plagiaris
- Links to an external site.. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ASCsuccess/ASCp…
- Walden Office of Student Affairs. (n.d.). SafeAssign tutorialsLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/studentaffairs/…
- Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). APA style: OverviewLinks to an external site.. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/a…
- Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). APA style: APA basics checklisLinks to an external site.. Retrieved May 3, 2021, https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/a…
- Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.) Grammarly: OverviewLinks to an external site.. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/g…
- Document: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Templat
- Download Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template(Word document)
- Document: Citing a Discussion Posting in APA Style Download Citing a Discussion Posting in APA Style (PDF)
- Document: Common APA Style and Formatting Challenges Download Common APA Style and Formatting Challenges(PDF)
- Document: Introduction to Scholarly Writing: Plagiarism and Academic Integrity
- Download Introduction to Scholarly Writing: Plagiarism and Academic Integrity(PDF)
- Walden University (Producer). (2020). APA tutorialLinks to an external site. [Interactive media]. Retrieved from https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/APA/T…
To Prepare:
- Reflect on the strategies presented in the Resources for this Week in support of academic style, integrity, and scholarly ethics.
- Reflect on the connection between academic and professional integrity.
The Assignment:
Part 2, Section 1: Writing Sample: The Connection Between Academic and Professional Integrity
Using the Academic and Professional Success Development Template you began in Week 1, write a 2- to 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 two resources that support your arguments, being sure to use proper APA formatting.
- Use Grammarly and Turnitin to improve the product.
- Explain how Grammarly, Turnitin, and paraphrasing contributes to academic integrity.
Part 2, Section 2: Strategies for Maintaining Integrity of Work
Expand on your thoughts from Section 1 by identifying and describing strategies you intend to pursue to maintain integrity and ethics of your:
- academic work as a student of the MSN program and
- professional work as a nurse throughout your career. Include a review of resources and approaches you propose to use as a student and a profession.
- Assignment 2
ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PART 3: RESEARCH ANALYSIS
Architect Daniel Libeskind is credited with saying “To provide meaningful architecture is not to parody history, but to articulate it.” The suggestion is that his work does not copy the efforts of others but relies on it.Understanding the work of others is critically important to new work. Contributions to the nursing body of knowledge can happen when you are able to analyze and articulate the efforts of previous research. Research analysis skills are therefore critical tools for your toolbox.In this Assignment, you will locate relevant existing research. You also will analyze this research using a tool helpful for analysis.RESOURCESBe sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. WEEKLY RESOURCES - Al-Jundi, A., & Sakka, S. (2017). Critical appraisal of clinical researchLinks to an external site.. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research: JCDR, 11(5), JE01–JE05. https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2017/26047.9942
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- Shellenbarger, T. (2016). Simplifying synthesisLinks to an external site.. Nurse Author & Editor, 26(3). Retrieved from http://naepub.com/reporting-research/2016-26-3-3/
- Walden University Library. (n.d.). Databases A-Z: NursingLinks to an external site.. Retrieved October 4, 2019 from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981
- Walden University Library. (n.d.). Evaluating resources: JournalsLinks to an external site.. Retrieved October 4, 2019, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/evaluat…
- Walden University Library. (n.d.). Instructional media: Fundamentals of library researc
- Links to an external site.. Retrieved October 4, 2019 from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/instruc…
- Walden University Writing CenterLinks to an external site.. (n.d.). Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/h…
- Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Common assignments: Synthesizing your source
- Links to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/a…
- Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Scholarly writing: Overvie
- Links to an external site.. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/s…
- Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Webinars: Technical informatio
- Links to an external site.. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/w…
- Document: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template
- Download Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template(Word document)
- uction to Scholarly Writing: Tips for success Download Introduction to Scholarly Writing: Tips for success(PDF)
- To Prepare:
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- Reflect on the strategies presented in the Resources this week’s Learning Resources in support of locating and analyzing research.
- Use the Walden Library to identify and read one peer-reviewed research article focused on a topic in your specialty field that interests you.
- Review the article you selected and reflect on the professional practice use of theories/concepts described by the article.
The Assignment:Using the “Week 3 | Part 3” section of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template presented in the Resources, conduct an analysis of the elements of the research article you identified. Be sure to include the following:
- Your topic of interest.
- A correctly formatted APA citation of the article you selected, along with link or search details.
- Identify a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article.
- Analysis of the article using the “Research Analysis Matrix” section of the template
- Write a 1-paragraph justification stating whether you would recommend this article to inform professional practice.
- Write a 2- to 3-paragraph summary that you will add to your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan 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
- ASSIGNMENT 3
ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PART 4: FINALIZING THE PLAN
At some point in every construction project, efforts turn from design and the focus moves to actual construction. With the vision in place and the tools secured, the blueprint can be finalized and approved. Then it is time to put on hardhats and begin work.Throughout the course you have developed aspects of your Academic and Professional Development Plan. You have thought a great deal about your vision and goals, your academic and professional network of support, research strategies and other tools you will need, the integrity of your work, and the value of consulting the work of others. With your portfolio in place, it is now time to finalize your blueprint for success.Much as builders remain cognizant of the building standards as they plan and begin construction, nurses must remain mindful of the formal standards of practice that govern their specialties. A good understanding of these standards can help ensure that your success plan includes any steps necessary to excel within your chosen specialty.In this Assignment you will continue developing your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan by developing the final component–a review of your specialty standards of practice. You will also submit your final version of the document, including Parts 1–. RESOURCESBe sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. WEEKLY RESOURCES- Review the scope and standards of practice or competencies related to your chosen specialty in the resources for this week.
- Review the MSN specializations offered at Walden by viewing the week resource, Walden University. (n.d.). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
- Examine professional organizations related to the specialization you have chosen and identify at least one to focus on for this Assignment.
- Reflect on the thoughts you shared in the Discussion forum regarding your choice of a specialty, any challenges you have encountered in making this choice, and any feedback you have received from colleagues in the Discussion.
The Assignment:Complete the following items and incorporate them into the final version of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan.
- With the resources specific to the MSN specialization and the, Walden University. (n.d.). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), shared in this week, write a paragraph or make a Nursing Specialty Comparison table, comparing at least two nursing specialties that include your selected specialization and second-preferred specialization.
- Write a 2- to 3-paragraph justification statement identifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization. Incorporate feedback you received from colleagues in this Week’s Discussion forum.
- Identify the professional organization related to your chosen specialization for this Assignment, and explain how you can become an active member of this organization.
Note: Your final version of the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan should include all
- Bickford, C. J., Marion, L., & Gazaway, S. (2015). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice, third edition – 2015Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://ebooks.iospress.nl/publication/12524
- Cherry, B., Caramanica, L, Everett, L. Q., Fennimore, L., & Elaine, S. (2019). Leveraging the power of board leadership in professional nursing organizationsLinks to an external site.. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 49(11), 517-519.
- Echevarria, I. M. (2018). Make connections by joining a professional nursing organizationLinks to an external site.. Nursing, 48(12), 35–38.
- Truant, R., & Chan, R. J. (2017). Future ready: Strengthening oncology nursing leadership in the context of professional oncology nursing organizations. Canadian Oncology Nursing JournalLinks to an external site., 27(1), 2-4.
- Walden University. (n.d.). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)Links to an external site.. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://www.waldenu.edu/masters/master-of-science-…
- Document: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template Download Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template(Word document)
- Nursing Informatics
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- “The Scope of Nursing Informatics Practice: Functional Areas of Nursing Informatics” (pp. 18–39)
- Nursing Education
- Nurse Executive
- Public Health Nursing
- American Nurses Association. (2013). Public health nursing: Scope and standards of practiceLinks to an external site. (2nd ed.). Silver Spring, MD: Author.
- APRN
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care and Primary Care NP Competencies
- Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies
- Nurse Practitioner Programs
- Population-Focused NP Competencies
Choose among the following to review your specialization’s Scope and Standards of Practice or Competencies:
Ebook: Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice
American Nurses Association. (2015). Nursing informatics: Scope and standards of practiceLinks to an external site. (2nd ed.). Silver Spring, MD: Author.Article: Core Competencies for Academic Nurse Educators
Fitzgerald, A., McNelis, A. M., & Billings, D. M. (2020). NLN core competencies for nurse educators: Are they present in the course descriptions of academic nurse educator programs?Links to an external site. Nursing Education Perspectives, 41(1), 4. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000530Note: The competencies for the Academic Nurse Educator do not encompass the competencies or scope and standards of practice for the Nursing Professional Developer. The set of competencies associated with that specific role within the Nurse Education specialization will be examined in future competencies throughout your specialization program of study.Website: Nurse Executive Competencies
American Organization for Nursing Leadership. (2015). AONL Nurse Executive competenciesLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from https://www.aonl.org/resources/nurse-leader-compet…Website: Public Health Nursing Competencies
Quad Council Coalition. (2018). Community/Public Health Nursing [C/PHN] competenciesLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from https://www.cphno.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Q…Website: APRN Consensus Model
APRN Consensus Work Group & the National Council of State Boards of Nursing APRN Advisory Committee. (2008). Consensus model for APRN regulation: Licensure, accreditation, certification & educationLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/~4aa7d9/globalassets/…Website: AGAC and ACPC NP Competencies
Adult-Gerontology NP Competencies Work Group. (2016). Adult-gerontology acute care and primary care NP competenciesLinks to an external site.. https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmg…Website: Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies
The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. (2012). Nurse Practitioner core competenciesLinks to an external site.. https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmg…Website: Nurse Practitioner Programs
National Task Force on Quality Nurse Practitioner Education. (2016). Criteria for evaluation of Nurse Practitioner programsLinks to an external site. (5th ed.). https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmg…Website: Population-Focused Nurse Practitioner Competencies
Population-Focused Competencies Task Force. (2013). Population-focused Nurse Practitioner competencies.Links to an external site. https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmg…
Rubric for assignment 1
NURS_6002_Week_2_Assignment_Rubric
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This criterion is linked to a learning outcomePart 2, Section 1: Using the Academic and Professional Success Development Template 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 argument. · Use Grammarly and Turnitin to improve the product. Include sufficient evidence that these tools were utilized in explanation on how these tools contribute to academic integrity. |
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35 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a learning outcomePart 2, Section 2: Strategies for Maintaining Integrity of WorkIdentify and describe 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. |
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55 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeWritten Expression and Formatting—Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeWritten Expression and Formatting—English Writing Standards:Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation. |
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