Description
To Prepare:
Reflect on the strategies presented in the Resources this Module’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 “Module 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.
Note: Add your work for this Assignment to the original document you began in the Module 1 Assignment, which was built from the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template.
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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.
Balancing MSN studies and a nursing career requires adaptability, effective time
management, and a commitment to lifelong learning. By integrating these strategies,
you can navigate both roles successfully and contribute meaningfully to the field of
nursing. I am a person who definitely utilizes their resources and I plan to do just that while I
am in this MSN program. All of the people that I mentioned above are a huge part in my
support system and I am not afraid to ask questions. As a student time management is the
hardest part for me. I propose to dedicate specific hours throughout my day towards my
studies in order to be successful in this program. It will be a difficult task for me being that I
have a full time job and a family, however I recently finished my BSN and was able to complete
the program with this set of intentions.
Module 3 | Part 3: 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
Strengths of the
Research
Research Analysis
Matrix
Add more rows if
necessary
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
Module 6 | Part 4: 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.
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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.
Balancing MSN studies and a nursing career requires adaptability, effective time
management, and a commitment to lifelong learning. By integrating these strategies,
you can navigate both roles successfully and contribute meaningfully to the field of
nursing. I am a person who definitely utilizes their resources and I plan to do just that while I
am in this MSN program. All of the people that I mentioned above are a huge part in my
support system and I am not afraid to ask questions. As a student time management is the
hardest part for me. I propose to dedicate specific hours throughout my day towards my
studies in order to be successful in this program. It will be a difficult task for me being that I
have a full time job and a family, however I recently finished my BSN and was able to complete
the program with this set of intentions.
Module 3 | Part 3: 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
Strengths of the
Research
Research Analysis
Matrix
Add more rows if
necessary
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
Module 6 | Part 4: 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.
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