Networking Opportunities week 1 discussion

My name is xxx and I live in Honey Brook, PA. I have been a nurse for 29 years and have worked in many areas including Medical-Surgical, Orthopedics, Home Health Care, and Behavioral Health. I have worked in management and used my experience to assist others in learning and enjoying nursing as I have for so many years. I currently work in Behavioral Health and that is where my heart has been since nursing school. I obtained my BSN in 2016 from Drexel University Online. My family has been encouraging me to go back to school for a while, but there was always an excuse not to start. I initially chose Walden University because many of my coworkers are enrolled currently and they are incredibly happy with their Walden journey. Once I did some research, I realized that Walden’s vision and goals closely match my goals as I pursue a graduate degree Networking Opportunities week 1 discussion .

My Goals and Walden University Mission and Vision

First of all, Walden makes it easy for working adults with families to return to school and manage work, school, family, and all the things that come along with every aspect of our lives. From the moment I applied, I was amazed at the support and communication I received and continue to receive today. My goal is to use the experience I have and the knowledge I will gain through this program to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Networking Opportunities week 1 discussion . One of Walden’s goals is “to provide innovative, learner-centered educational programs that recognize and incorporate the knowledge, skills, and abilities students bring into their academic programs” (Walden University, 2020). This aligned with my goal to use my experience as well as the experience of others to become a “scholar-practitioner” (Walden University, 2020) and provide quality and safe care to those in need.

Social Change in Nursing

I truly believe that the mental health population is underserved and I want to be a part of social change as I strive to respect and “promote the worth, dignity, and development of individuals, communities, organizations, institutions, cultures, and societies” (Walden University, 2020). While pursuing my professional goals, I need to continue to educate myself on different cultures and backgrounds and to always treat every person I meet with dignity and respect.

Walden MSN Learning Outcomes

As I reviewed the learning outcomes, I was able to see what my end goals are as I complete this program. I strive to be a competent and compassionate caregiver to my patients. I want to gain “specialist nursing knowledge to restore/promote health and prevent illness/injury” (Walden University, 2020). I look forward to our journey here at Walden. As nurses, we are constantly learning new things and looking for ways to make things better. How wonderful it will be to do that together.

References

Walden University. (2020). MSN Learning Outcomes Retrieved December 1, 2020 from https://catalog.waldenu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=178&poid=70112&returnto=64000

Walden University. (2020). Walden University Catalog. Retrieved December 2, 2020 from https://catalog.waldenu.edu/content.php?catoid=178&navoid=63595

Networking Opportunities

In this module, you begin laying the foundation for your academic and professional success. Your efforts begin with a vision that includes your own definition of success. Your vision may vary from those of your colleagues, but this does not mean you have to take these first steps alone Networking Opportunities week 1 discussion .

Walden University and the College of Nursing also have a vision and mission, which include helping you to make your own vision a reality. Members of your new academic community, such as faculty, support teams, and fellow students, can also be helpful. Current practitioners and other member of the professional community can also help you to clarify your vision.

This Module’s Discussion asks you to consider how the Walden mission and vision as well as the College of Nursing’s mission and vision apply to your professional and academic goals. You will also begin to identify individuals and teams who can help you along the way as you begin designing the “blueprint”—your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan—that will guide you toward your own vision for academic and professional success.

To Prepare:

• Review the Walden and College of Nursing mission and vision statements, Walden’s goals and University Outcomes, and the MSN Program Learning Outcomes presented in this Module’s Learning Resources.
• Reflect on your professional and academic goals as they relate to your program/specialization.
• Consider how the information in these resources fit with your own goals and to your becoming a scholar-practitioner.
• Also consider academic and professional individuals and teams with whom you may collaborate in support of your efforts as a student at the university and as a professional within your organization and career.

By Day 3 of Week 1

Post a brief introduction of yourself to your colleagues. Include an explanation as to how Walden’s vision, mission, goals, and social change initiatives relate to your professional and academic goals and to your becoming a scholar-practitioner. Also include an explanation for how the Walden MSN Program Outcomes and perspectives relate to your professional and academic goals and to your becoming a scholar-practitioner.

By Day 6 of Week 1

Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ posts by suggesting additional individuals and/or teams with whom you wish to collaborate or by offering additional networking strategies.

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