Hi C…,
It makes me happy to see that other new graduates are pursuing their MSN, like myself! I also believe that even though we’re newly graduated, that we can be great educators and mentors. Starting a mentorship program for new nurses is an awesome idea that I hope becomes a reality for you. When I was in my BSN classes I actually wrote a paper on bullying in nursing and the importance of mentorship for new graduates. We’ve all heard that saying that nurses eat their young but when I did the research and seen the statistics, I was astounded. “In one survey conducted in the United States, ninety-three percent of nurses admitted to witnessing lateral violence, and eighty-five percent reported that they have been victims” (Coursey, Rodriquez, Dieckmann & Austin, 2013, p.101). With your education and personal experiences in the roll of a nurse educator and mentor, you will able to help your students guide themselves through the day to day issues that they may encounter at work. In an article by Bowllan, he suggested that nursing students take courses that teach behavioral techniques such as assertiveness and conflict management skills, performing self-reflective exercises to enhance awareness about personal and professional value systems, and be taught coping skills such as stress management and how to access support resources (2015, p.196).
References
Bowllan, N.M (2015). Nursing Students’ Experience of Bullying. Nurse Educator, 40(4), 194-198.
Coursey, J. H., Rodriguez, R. E., Dieckmann, L. S., & Austin, P. N. (2013, January). Successful Implementation of Policies Addressing Lateral Violence . , 97(1), 101-109.
Learning Resources
Required Readings
Nurse.org. (n.d.). List of nursing organizations. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://nurse.org/orgs.shtml
Schmidt, K. (n.d.). 5 reasons nurses should engage in professional networking [Blog post]. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://blog.bluepipes.com/5-reasons-nurses-should-take-professional-networking-seriously/
Walden University. (n.d.). Connect to Walden. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://www.waldenu.edu/connect
Walden University. (n.d.). College of Nursing. Retrieved October June 5, 2020, from https://www.waldenu.edu/about/colleges-schools/college-of-nursing
Review the College of Nursing’s vision and mission.
Walden University. (n.d.). Walden University catalog. Retrieved October 4, 2019, from https://catalog.waldenu.edu
Select College of Nursing, then Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Review the MSN Learning Outcomes on this page.
Walden University. (n.d.). Walden University catalog. Retrieved October 4, 2019, from https://catalog.waldenu.edu
Select Introduction, then the link “Vision, Mission, and Goals” under the Introduction header. Review Walden’s vision, mission, and goals.
Walden University. (n.d.). Writing center. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter
Wofford, P. (2018). 10 networking tips for nurses who hate networking. Retrieved from https://nurse.org/articles/tips-for-nurse-networking/
Document: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template (Word document)
Document: Discussion Posting Exemplars (PDF)
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Name: NURS_6002_Week_1_Assignment_Rubric
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Complete Part 1 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template. Be sure to address the following:
· Identify at least two academic and at least two professional individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
32 (32%) – 35 (35%)
The response clearly and accurately identifies at least two academic individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
The response clearly and accurately identifies at least two professional individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
28 (28%) – 31 (31%)
The response partially identifies at least two academic individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
The response partially identifies at least two professional individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as practicing nurse.
25 (25%) – 27 (27%)
The response identifies only one academic individual or team to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
The response identifies only one professional individual or team to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
0 (0%) – 24 (24%)
The response identifying at least two academic individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.
The response identifying at least two professional individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.
· Explain why these individuals and/or teams were selected and how they will support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
45 (45%) – 50 (50%)
Response clearly and thoroughly explains in detail why the academic and professional individuals/teams were selected to support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
Response clearly and accurately explains how the academic and professional individuals/teams will support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
40 (40%) – 44 (44%)
Response explains why the academic and professional individuals/teams were selected to support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
Response explains how the academic and professional individuals/teams will support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
35 (35%) – 39 (39%)
Explanation of why the academic and professional individuals/teams were selected to support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse is vague or inaccurate.
Explanation of how the academic and professional individuals/teams will support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse is vague or inaccurate.
0 (0%) – 34 (34%)
Explanation of why the academic and professional individuals/teams were selected to support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.
Explanation of how the academic and professional individuals/teams will support success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.
Written 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. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.
A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.
4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.
Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.
3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.
Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.
0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.
No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.
Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
Written Expression and Formatting:-
The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct APA format with no errors.
4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors.
3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains several (3-4) APA format errors.
0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
Total Points: 100
Name: NURS_6002_Week_1_Assignment_Rubric
Quiz: Walden’s Student Readiness Orientation
You probably have a lot of questions (and perhaps some hesitation) about the journey you are undertaking. How do I navigate the online classroom? How can I have access to a library in this environment? The Student Readiness Orientation (SRO) mini-course available on your MyWalden page provide answers to such questions and helped ensure you understand how to navigate the online classroom and utilize the many resources available to you as a student at Walden.
The Readiness Check will help you determine how well prepared you are for navigating the online classroom.
The questions presented on the quiz are derived from the Readiness Check presented in the Student Readiness orientation.
Click on the Week 1 Quiz link after you have read the directions carefully.
The Readiness Check includes 15 questions in various format: true/false and multiple choice. If you score 12 or below, please retake the exam. You may retake the exam as many times as you would like to achieve the desired score. Your highest score will be recorded. To retake the quiz, click on “take test again” (this does not appear as a hyperlink but works as a hyperlink when you click on the area).
To view the questions you answered correctly and incorrectly, click on your score in the My Grades area.
To Prepare:
Review the Walden’s Student Readiness Orientation found on your MyWalden page.
Hello all,
THIS AREA IS YOUR WEEK 1 DISCUSSION. THIS AREA IS NOT YOUR CLASS CAFE.
Networking Opportunities
This week you begin to lay the foundation for your academic and professional success. Your efforts begin with a vision, which 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.
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 members of the professional community can also help you to clarify your vision.
This week’s Discussion asks you to think about how the Walden mission and vision and the College of Nursing mission and vision apply to your professional and academic goals. You will also begin to identify individuals and teams that can help you along the way, as you begin to design the “blueprint”—your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan—that will guide you toward your own vision for academic and professional success.
Post your Main Post By Day 3 (January 13, 2021 by 11:59pm Mountain Time)
Post a brief post introducing yourself to your colleagues. Include an explanation for 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.
Support main post with (3) three or more current, credible sources and cite source within content of posting and on a reference list in proper APA.
Post your (2) two Peer Responses By Day 6 (January 16, 2021 by 11:59pm Mountain Time)
Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ posts by suggesting additional individuals and/or teams with whom to collaborate or by offering additional networking strategies.
Be sure to offer support from at least (2) two current, credible sources in each required response to classmates’ main post and cite per APA.
The below information is also within the Course Announcements.
Cite your sources:
Question: So, what exactly does Walden University require Dr Gatlin to evaluate regarding citations and the listing of references cited within the written work?
Answer: Per the Discussion Grading Rubric concerning source utilization Dr Gatlin will evaluate for:
Main Post: Three (3) sources listed with each of those sources cited in the written work per APA format as indicated within the Discussion exemplar within your course resources.
Peer Responses: Two (2) sources listed, with each of those sources cited in the written work per APA format.
*Concerning source utilization: In short – do not list a source in the reference list and not cite it within the written work; nor cite a source in the written work without including it within your reference list. This action cost you valuable points as the discussion post point value is weighted as indicated within the rubric.
Label your post:
Label your Discussion Post:
Main Post, Response #1, Response #2
Unlabeled Post leaves the Instructor with no choice but to grade the post as they are dated per submission. The order of grading for unlabeled post will be Main Post initially, Peer Response 1, and lastly Peer Response 2. This unfortunately can result in a tremendous value of points being deducted.
Discussion example and additional information:
Refer to announcement #8 for a Discussion example.
Ensure you have fully reviewed the elements within course announcements # 2,4,7 and 8 regarding Discussion elements
Participation requirements: In order to receive full participation credit, you must participate in the discussions during the 6-day active discussion period on three (3) different calendar dates. The 6-day active period is from Monday (Day 1) through Saturday (Day 6).
The Week 1 discussion will close for participation and scoring purposes on (Day 6) Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:59pm MT. At that point, the Discussion will lock and you will be unable to submit any Discussion Post even if you are actively within the discussion during that time. For the Weeks requiring Discussion participation (Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6) there is a six (6) day active period (Monday, Day 1 through Saturday, Day 6) allowed for Discussion participation. No allowances for participation will be made outside of the six (6) day (Monday, Day 1 through Saturday, Day 6) Discussion period.
Attachments: For discussions, write or cut/paste (ctrl c/ctrl v) directly into the text box. Attachments are not allowed – nor will be graded, rather a zero -0- score will be awarded. Meaning that uploading a file will not be counted for a grade, so please make sure you to post directly in the discussion area. Note: If you want to type it in MS Word, .doc, .docx first, then copy/paste (ctrl c/ctrl v) into the discussion that is perfectly acceptable.
As a reminder, as you interact with your peers within the discussions, I will deliberately post additional information. This is intended to take advantage of every possible opportunity to share information with you regarding this course as well beneficial information and tips for your future courses.
Please review the Week 1 discussion Instructions and grading rubric before you participate in the Week 1 Discussion.
RE: socially cognizant-response 2
Dr. Forrest and class,
To become socially cognizant of surrounding stigmas and healthcare practices, we as providers need to step back and look at our own prejudice and our own beliefs. When we walk through the door of our job whether it be the hospital, school where we teach or medical office, we have to remember we took an oath to help people of all backgrounds and socioeconomic status. Our own belief will morally guide us but we have an obligation to our patients. I am disturbed to see where we have come as a country in the last several hundred years. The battle of social injustice, race, inequality and so much more still run deep in this country. When I was looking at articles I was disturbed to read an article published in Am J Public Health that “many American studies have demonstrated that minorities in the United States receive lower quality of health services and are less likely to receive medical procedures that white Americans are” (Snowden, 2003). I do not understand why we still live in a such a socially split world based on the color of our skin. We as a country need to move forward and withholding medical care is against everything medical providers went into practice for. It is invaluable that health care workers are able to adapt and be socially cognizant because we cannot break the cycle if we are unaware that it exists. Healthcare providers are adapting everyday to knew types of care and are being asked to constantly change how we approach classes of individuals or groups so that we do not insult them or miss key details to their health care. Many ethnicities are more likely to develop specific morbidities then others and we must be aware of how different each group is.
In an article published by The Journal of Infectious Diseases the author talks about how “patients from underrepresented groups in the United States can experience the effects of unintentional cognitive (unconscious) biases that derive from cultural stereotypes in ways that perpetuate health inequities” (Marcelin et al, 2019). As providers, we need to be aware of our own biases so that we can overcome them and provide equally productive health to the clients we serve across all socioeconomic and ethnic groups. The world of nursing is remarkably diverse and every changing. Keeping up with those changes and being aware of our own biases will not only impact change in health care but within our society. Health care is the biggest areas where we as providers can made an impact on the overall health of our patients and even our country.
References
Guifolyle, J., Kelly, L., & St Pierre-Hansen, N.(2008). Prejudice in medicine: Our role in creaking health care disparities. Cam Fam Physicians, 54(11)., 1511-1513. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2592307/
Marcelin, J.R., Siraj, D.S., Victor, R., Kotadia, S., & Maldonado, Y.A. (2019). The Impact of Unconscious Bias in Healthcare: How to Recognize and Mitigate it. The Journal of Infectious Disease, 220(2)., S62-S73. https://academic.oup.com/jid/article/220/Supplement_2/S62/5552356
Snowden, L.R. (2003). Bias in mental health assessment and intervention theory and evidence: Am J Public Health, 93(2)., 239-243. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12554576/
NURS_6003_Module01_Week01_Discussion_Rubric
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| Main Posting |
Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.
Supported by at least three current, credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
Responds to the discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth.
Supported by at least three credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with one or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
Responds to some of the discussion question(s).
One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed.
Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Post is cited with two credible sources.
Written somewhat concisely; may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Contains some APA formatting errors. |
Does not respond to the discussion question(s) adequately.
Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria.
Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Contains only one or no credible sources.
Not written clearly or concisely.
Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
| Main Post: Timeliness |
Posts main post by day 3.
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Does not post by day 3.
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| First Response |
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. |
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited. |
| Second Response |
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. |
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited. |
| Participation |
Meets requirements for participation by posting on three different days.
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Does not meet requirements for participation by posting on 3 different days.
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