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NR452 Capstone Course Required Uniform Assignment: Career Planning PURPOSE Having a clear vision for the
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future, setting reasonable goals, and developing strategies for meeting those goals are important steps in ensuring control of one’s professional future. This assignment provides the student with the opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development through the creation of a one-year and five-year professional career plan in nursing. It also creates an awareness of/partnership with Chamberlain’s Career Services professionals, Career Care Plan, and resources available through Chamberlain Career Care. COURSE OUTCOMES This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: • • • CO # 1: Synthesize knowledge from the sciences, humanities, and nursing in managing the needs of humans as consumers of healthcare in a patient-centered environment. (PO# 1) CO # 5: Explore the impact of professional standards, legislative issues, ethical principles, and values on professional nursing, using data to monitor outcomes and improve quality and safety. (PO# 5, 6) CO # 2: Integrate communication and relationship skills in teamwork and collaboration functioning effectively with health team members and consumers of care. (PO 3) DUE DATE Unless otherwise instructed by the faculty, this assignment is due to be submitted in the course drop box no later the 12 am (midnight) on the Sunday at the end of Unit 4. The College’s Late Assignment Policy applies to this activity. TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 200 points REQUIREMENTS 1. Write a 4-5 page essay that includes the following components: § Transition into the Professional Nursing Role: Identify actions to be considered in the transition from student to BSN graduate nurse including: • Identify the state in which the student is seeking employment. • Detail a minimum of three (3) criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. • Research and identify three (3) positions/employers the student could work for as a new graduate BSN in the geographic area the student is seeking employment. Identify motivators and NR452 Capstone Course possible detractors for working in those positions/with the selected employers. o Hint: Check out the LiquidCompass job board to identify New Graduate nursing positions in your geographic area. LiquidCompass is available in CareerCare under the ‘Additional Resources’ tab. • Provide the details of what is required to submit an application for the positions identified above. • Determine career goals through the completion of a Career Assessment Profile in CareerCare. • Holistic Life Balance: Provide a description of the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years. • Stressors and Challenges: Identify known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years. Career Services can provide assistance with this assignment element (i.e., How do I get to where I want to go in nursing? What are my goals? What challenges must be addressed to reach my goals? etc.). • Lifelong Learning: Determine a plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years. o This plan can include, but is not limited to, specialty certification, advanced nursing education, and the pursuit of formal education outside of the nursing discipline. • • Professional Contributions: Summarize plans for (a) contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the student’s general community in the healthcare professional role within the first year and at five years, and (b) examining the need for the student’s own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety (i.e., how do I need to develop to better assess data that helps me deliver safe patient care and improve the quality of that care?). Scholarly Resources: o A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed scholarly sources are required in support of this assignment. o A minimum of one (1) professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website is required in support of this assignment. PREPARING THE ASSIGNMENT • • • Maximum of 4-5 pages including the title page and the reference page. Students may find the following list of resources helpful in completing the assignment: o American Nurses Credentialing Center at http://www.nursecredentialing.org/certification.aspx o Board of Nursing Contact at https://www.ncsbn.org/contact-bon.htm o Holistic Nursing at http://www.ahna.org/About-Us/What-is-Holistic-Nursing o National Council of State Boards of Nursing at https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm o Nursing Community at http://www.thenursingcommunity.org/ o Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at http://www.rwjf.org/ oSigma Theta Tau International at http://www.nursingsociety.org Update Career Assessment Profile o To complete the profile access CareerCare through your student portal at my.chamberlain.edu (Resources à Support Services à Career Services à Access CareerCare) NR452 RUA Career Planning Guidelines V2.docx March 8, 2018 KL 2 NR452 Capstone Course § § § • First time Log-in: You will be prompted to complete a profile, of which includes the question “Do you want career services assistance” Returning user: Upon login, select ‘My Account’ – ‘My profile’. Locate the question “Do you want Career Services assistance” Take a screen shot of the completed Career Assessment Profile – see example below • Profile Last Modified Date should reflect recent updates. • Career Assessment Profile Screenshot Example: The sources cited both in text and on the reference page for this assignment will be formatted according APA 6th edition guidelines. • Plan early to contact Career Services professionals on campus to help in your collections of resource material, ideas, and professional career planning counsel. NR452 RUA Career Planning Guidelines V2.docx March 8, 2018 KL 3 NR452 Capstone Course DIRECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA Assignment Criteria Points % Transition into the Professional Nursing Role 50 25 Description • • • • Identifies the state in which the student is seeking employment. Details a minimum of three (3) criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN licensed in that state. Identifies three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. Include an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with “Profile Last Modified” date that is within the session. Collaborate with Career Services professionals at your campus for additional assistance with this assignment element. Holistic Life Balance 20 10 Provides a description of the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years. Stressors and Challenges 20 10 Identifies known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years. Career Services can provide assistance with this assignment element (i.e., How do I get to where I want to go in nursing? What are my goals? What challenges must be addressed to reach my goals? etc.). Lifelong Learning 20 10 Determine a plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years. This plan can include, but is not limited to, specialty certification, advanced nursing education, and the pursuit of formal education outside of the nursing discipline. Professional Contributions 30 15 (a) Summarize plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the student’s general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first year and at five years (b) Examine the need for your own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety (i.e., how do I need to develop to better assess data that helps me deliver safe patient care and improve the quality of that care?). Scholarly Resources 40 APA 6th ed. Format, Grammar, & Punctuation 20 10 200 100 Total 20 • • • • • NR452 RUA Career Planning Guidelines V2.docx A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed scholarly sources are required in support of this assignment. A minimum of one (1) professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website is required in support of this assignment. Uses clear and correct grammar. Uses proper sentence structure and flow. Adheres to all APA 6th edition formatting guidelines for title page, margins, and in- text citations. March 8, 2018 KL 4 NR452 Capstone Course GRADING RUBRIC Assignment Criteria Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance Very Good or High Level of Performance Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance A (92–100%) B (84–91%) C (76–83%) Poor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance F (0–75%) One to two elements are missing or inadequately explained in one or more of the following: Three to four elements are missing or inadequately explained in one or more of the following: Five or more elements are missing or inadequately explained in one or more of the following: (a) Identified the state in which the student is seeking employment. (b) Thoroughly detailed three or more criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. (c) Identified three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. (d) Included an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with Profile Last Modified date that is within the session. (a) Identified the state in which the student is seeking employment. (b) Thoroughly detailed three or more criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. (c) Identified three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. (d) Included an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with Profile Last Modified date that is within the session. (a) Identified the state in which the student is seeking employment. (b) Thoroughly detailed three or more criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. (c) Identified three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. (d) Included an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with Profile Last Modified date that is within the session. 36-40 points 0-35 points Minimally describes the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years. 13-14 points Missing description of the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years. 0-12 points Transition into the Professional Nursing Role Thoroughly addresses all elements below: (50 points) student is seeking employment. (b) Thoroughly detailed three or more criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. (c) Identified three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. (d) Included an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with Profile Last Modified date that is within the session. (a) Identified the state in which the 46-50 points Holistic Life Balance (20 points) Clearly describes the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years. 18-20 points NR452 RUA Career Planning Guidelines for SEP 17.docx 41-45 points Partially describes the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years. 15-17 points March 8, 2018 KL 4 NR452 Capstone Course Stressors and Challenges (20 points) Lifelong Learning (20 points) Professional Contributions 30 points) Scholarly Resources (40 points) Establishes a clear description of known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years. 18-20 points Provides a partial description of known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years. 15-17 points Provides a minimal description of known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years. 13-14 points Missing description of stressors and/or anticipated challenges or management of both. Establishes a clear plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years. 18-20 points Provides a partial plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years. 15-17 points Provides a minimal plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years. 13-14 points Provides little or no reference to a plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years. 0-12 points (a) Establishes a complete summary of plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the general community, in the healthcare professional role, (a) Provides a partial summary of plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first (a) Provides a minimal summary of plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first (a) Provides little or no reference to plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first within the first year and at five years. (b) Thoroughly examines the need for own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety. 27-30 points year and at five years. (b) Partially examines the need for own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety. year and at five years. (b) Minimally examines the need for own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety. year and at five years. (b) Fails to examine the need for own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety. 24-26 points 21-23 points 0-20 points Provides three or more references that are peerreviewed scholarly journals or other approved sources and one or more professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website. Provides two references that are peer-reviewed scholarly journals or other approved sources and at least one professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website. Provides one references that are peer-reviewed scholarly journals or other approved sources and at least one professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website. Does not provide references that are peer-reviewed scholarly journals or other approved sources and/or one professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website. 36-40 points 32-35 points 28-31 points 0-27 points NR452 RUA Career Planning Guidelines for SEP 17.docx 0-12 points March 8, 2018 KL 5 NR452 Capstone Course APA 6th edition Format, Grammar and Punctuation (20 points) APA 6th edition format is used accurately and consistently in the paper, on the title page, in- text citations, and/or the Reference page. No errors in grammar or punctuation. APA 6th edition formatting is used with 1-2 errors, on the title page, in-text citations, and/or the Reference page. Less than 2 errors in grammar or punctuation. No more than 3-5 errors in APA 6th edition formatting in the paper, on the title page, in- text citations, and the Reference page. No more than 3-5 errors in grammar or punctuation. 18-20 points 15-17 point 13-14 point More than 5 errors in APA 6th edition formatting in the paper, on the title page, in-text citations, and/or the Reference page. More than 5 errors in grammar or punctuation. 0-12 points Total Points Possible = 200 points NR452 RUA Career Planning Guidelines for SEP 17.docx March 8, 2018 KL 6 NR452 Capstone Course Required Uniform Assignment: Career Planning PURPOSE Having a clear vision for the future, setting reasonable goals, and developing strategies for meeting those goals are important steps in ensuring control of one’s professional future. This assignment provides the student with the opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development through the creation of a one-year and five-year professional career plan in nursing. It also creates an awareness of/partnership with Chamberlain’s Career Services professionals, Career Care Plan, and resources available through Chamberlain Career Care. COURSE OUTCOMES This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: • • • CO # 1: Synthesize knowledge from the sciences, humanities, and nursing in managing the needs of humans as consumers of healthcare in a patient-centered environment. (PO# 1) CO # 5: Explore the impact of professional standards, legislative issues, ethical principles, and values on professional nursing, using data to monitor outcomes and improve quality and safety. (PO# 5, 6) CO # 2: Integrate communication and relationship skills in teamwork and collaboration functioning effectively with health team members and consumers of care. (PO 3) DUE DATE Unless otherwise instructed by the faculty, this assignment is due to be submitted in the course drop box no later the 12 am (midnight) on the Sunday at the end of Unit 4. The College’s Late Assignment Policy applies to this activity. TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 200 points REQUIREMENTS 1. Write a 4-5 page essay that includes the following components: § Transition into the Professional Nursing Role: Identify actions to be considered in the transition from student to BSN graduate nurse including: • Identify the state in which the student is seeking employment. • Detail a minimum of three (3) criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. • Research and identify three (3) positions/employers the student could work for as a new graduate BSN in the geographic area the student is seeking employment. Identify motivators and NR452 Capstone Course possible detractors for working in those positions/with the selected employers. o Hint: Check out the LiquidCompass job board to identify New Graduate nursing positions in your geographic area. LiquidCompass is available in CareerCare under the ‘Additional Resources’ tab. • Provide the details of what is required to submit an application for the positions identified above. • Determine career goals through the completion of a Career Assessment Profile in CareerCare. • Holistic Life Balance: Provide a description of the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years. • Stressors and Challenges: Identify known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years. Career Services can provide assistance with this assignment element (i.e., How do I get to where I want to go in nursing? What are my goals? What challenges must be addressed to reach my goals? etc.). • Lifelong Learning: Determine a plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years. o This plan can include, but is not limited to, specialty certification, advanced nursing education, and the pursuit of formal education outside of the nursing discipline. • • Professional Contributions: Summarize plans for (a) contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the student’s general community in the healthcare professional role within the first year and at five years, and (b) examining the need for the student’s own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety (i.e., how do I need to develop to better assess data that helps me deliver safe patient care and improve the quality of that care?). Scholarly Resources: o A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed scholarly sources are required in support of this assignment. o A minimum of one (1) professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website is required in support of this assignment. PREPARING THE ASSIGNMENT • • • Maximum of 4-5 pages including the title page and the reference page. Students may find the following list of resources helpful in completing the assignment: o American Nurses Credentialing Center at http://www.nursecredentialing.org/certification.aspx o Board of Nursing Contact at https://www.ncsbn.org/contact-bon.htm o Holistic Nursing at http://www.ahna.org/About-Us/What-is-Holistic-Nursing o National Council of State Boards of Nursing at https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm o Nursing Community at http://www.thenursingcommunity.org/ o Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at http://www.rwjf.org/ oSigma Theta Tau International at http://www.nursingsociety.org Update Career Assessment Profile o To complete the profile access CareerCare through your student portal at my.chamberlain.edu (Resources à Support Services à Career Services à Access CareerCare) NR452 RUA Career Planning Guidelines V2.docx March 8, 2018 KL 2 NR452 Capstone Course § § § • First time Log-in: You will be prompted to complete a profile, of which includes the question “Do you want career services assistance” Returning user: Upon login, select ‘My Account’ – ‘My profile’. Locate the question “Do you want Career Services assistance” Take a screen shot of the completed Career Assessment Profile – see example below • Profile Last Modified Date should reflect recent updates. • Career Assessment Profile Screenshot Example: The sources cited both in text and on the reference page for this assignment will be formatted according APA 6th edition guidelines. • Plan early to contact Career Services professionals on campus to help in your collections of resource material, ideas, and professional career planning counsel. NR452 RUA Career Planning Guidelines V2.docx March 8, 2018 KL 3 NR452 Capstone Course DIRECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA Assignment Criteria Points % Transition into the Professional Nursing Role 50 25 Description • • • • Identifies the state in which the student is seeking employment. Details a minimum of three (3) criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN licensed in that state. Identifies three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. Include an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with “Profile Last Modified” date that is within the session. Collaborate with Career Services professionals at your campus for additional assistance with this assignment element. Holistic Life Balance 20 10 Provides a description of the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years. Stressors and Challenges 20 10 Identifies known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years. Career Services can provide assistance with this assignment element (i.e., How do I get to where I want to go in nursing? What are my goals? What challenges must be addressed to reach my goals? etc.). Lifelong Learning 20 10 Determine a plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years. This plan can include, but is not limited to, specialty certification, advanced nursing education, and the pursuit of formal education outside of the nursing discipline. Professional Contributions 30 15 (a) Summarize plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the student’s general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first year and at five years (b) Examine the need for your own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety (i.e., how do I need to develop to better assess data that helps me deliver safe patient care and improve the quality of that care?). Scholarly Resources 40 APA 6th ed. Format, Grammar, & Punctuation 20 10 200 100 Total 20 • • • • • NR452 RUA Career Planning Guidelines V2.docx A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed scholarly sources are required in support of this assignment. A minimum of one (1) professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website is required in support of this assignment. Uses clear and correct grammar. Uses proper sentence structure and flow. Adheres to all APA 6th edition formatting guidelines for title page, margins, and in- text citations. March 8, 2018 KL 4 NR452 Capstone Course GRADING RUBRIC Assignment Criteria Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance Very Good or High Level of Performance Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance A (92–100%) B (84–91%) C (76–83%) Poor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance F (0–75%) One to two elements are missing or inadequately explained in one or more of the following: Three to four elements are missing or inadequately explained in one or more of the following: Five or more elements are missing or inadequately explained in one or more of the following: (a) Identified the state in which the student is seeking employment. (b) Thoroughly detailed three or more criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. (c) Identified three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. (d) Included an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with Profile Last Modified date that is within the session. (a) Identified the state in which the student is seeking employment. (b) Thoroughly detailed three or more criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. (c) Identified three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. (d) Included an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with Profile Last Modified date that is within the session. (a) Identified the state in which the student is seeking employment. (b) Thoroughly detailed three or more criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. (c) Identified three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. (d) Included an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with Profile Last Modified date that is within the session. 36-40 points 0-35 points Minimally describes the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years. 13-14 points Missing description of the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years. 0-12 points Transition into the Professional Nursing Role Thoroughly addresses all elements below: (50 points) student is seeking employment. (b) Thoroughly detailed three or more criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. (c) Identified three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. (d) Included an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with Profile Last Modified date that is within the session. (a) Identified the state in which the 46-50 points Holistic Life Balance (20 points) Clearly describes the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years. 18-20 points NR452 RUA Career Planning Guidelines for SEP 17.docx 41-45 points Partially describes the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years. 15-17 points March 8, 2018 KL 4 NR452 Capstone Course Stressors and Challenges (20 points) Lifelong Learning (20 points) Professional Contributions 30 points) Scholarly Resources (40 points) Establishes a clear description of known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years. 18-20 points Provides a partial description of known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years. 15-17 points Provides a minimal description of known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years. 13-14 points Missing description of stressors and/or anticipated challenges or management of both. Establishes a clear plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years. 18-20 points Provides a partial plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years. 15-17 points Provides a minimal plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years. 13-14 points Provides little or no reference to a plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years. 0-12 points (a) Establishes a complete summary of plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the general community, in the healthcare professional role, (a) Provides a partial summary of plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first (a) Provides a minimal summary of plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first (a) Provides little or no reference to plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first within the first year and at five years. (b) Thoroughly examines the need for own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety. 27-30 points year and at five years. (b) Partially examines the need for own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety. year and at five years. (b) Minimally examines the need for own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety. year and at five years. (b) Fails to examine the need for own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety. 24-26 points 21-23 points 0-20 points Provides three or more references that are peerreviewed scholarly journals or other approved sources and one or more professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website. Provides two references that are peer-reviewed scholarly journals or other approved sources and at least one professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website. Provides one references that are peer-reviewed scholarly journals or other approved sources and at least one professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website. Does not provide references that are peer-reviewed scholarly journals or other approved sources and/or one professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website. 36-40 points 32-35 points 28-31 points 0-27 points NR452 RUA Career Planning Guidelines for SEP 17.docx 0-12 points March 8, 2018 KL 5 NR452 Capstone Course APA 6th edition Format, Grammar and Punctuation (20 points) APA 6th edition format is used accurately and consistently in the paper, on the title page, in- text citations, and/or the Reference page. No errors in grammar or punctuation. APA 6th edition formatting is used with 1-2 errors, on the title page, in-text citations, and/or the Reference page. Less than 2 errors in grammar or punctuation. No more than 3-5 errors in APA 6th edition formatting in the paper, on the title page, in- text citations, and the Reference page. No more than 3-5 errors in grammar or punctuation. 18-20 points 15-17 point 13-14 point More than 5 errors in APA 6th edition formatting in the paper, on the title page, in-text citations, and/or the Reference page. More than 5 errors in grammar or punctuation. 0-12 points Total Points Possible = 200 points NR452 RUA Career Planning Guidelines for SEP 17.docx March 8, 2018 KL 6 Chamberlain University Guerdine Anevil Course NR: 452 Prof. Barbara Siebold July 2018 The success and development in any professional career require proper career planning including setting smart personal goals at the same time establishing the necessary strategies for achieving the goals. The primary purpose of this assignment is to show my personal commitment and dedication towards personal and career development. The paper includes critical elements of professional development including Transition into the Professional Nursing Role; Holistic Life Balance; Stressors and Challenges; Lifelong Learning; and Professional Contributions. All these are based on my anticipated one year and five-year professional career as a nurse. Good intro, need heading Transition into the Profession Nursing role I will seek to get employment opportunity in Florida. Therefore, it is essential to identify critical criteria for the Florida State Board of Nursing for getting an RN license. The first requirement is to enroll and complete an accredited or approved registered nursing program by the Florida Board of Nursing. According to the authorities, the institutions offering these nursing programs must be certified by ACEN and CCNE as these agencies provide program level (nursing diplomas, associate degrees or bachelor’s degrees) accreditation. Next, one should take and pass the NCLEX-RN spell out acronyms per apa exam upon completion of their educational requirement. Before being authorized to take the licensing examination, the candidate must apply to the Florida Board to sign up for the exams. Last but not least, one will be involved in the figure printing process through the use of Live Scan service provider. Once Florida Board has evaluated the application, the instructions will be given about registering for the NCLEX exam by Pearson VUE which will cost $200 (“Nursing Licensure in Florida | FL Requirements” 2018).do not need quotes in reference I will seek an employment opportunity in four different cities including West Palm Beach, Port Saint Lucie, Orlando, and Jacksonville. Currently, I am a resident of Palm Beach, but if need be, I am flexible to relocate to the other three cities. Specifically, I hope to work in the Intensive Care Unit at JFK hospital. Out of the top two employment options, the requirements are similar as I prefer entering the specialty of ICU. The fact that the mentioned hospital offers new graduates the conducive environment to prepare themselves in different diverse settings within the hospital motivates me towards working at the facility. Need reference per apa Another motivator to work at the facility is JFK’s desire to employ new nurses after passing the NCLEX exam. The hospital also provides frequent training at the same time offer other certification which can are essential for career development. However, the night shifts are a possible detractor since I always want to have time with my family. Why is the font tone changing? Holistic life balance Many will agree that meeting work-life balance is essential for a productive personal and professional life. Without a holistic work-life balance, we risk long-term adverse impacts on the physical and mental health, family relationships as well as our work performance. Need reference per apa However, it is notable that the majority of nurses’ experience difficulty in meeting the balance because of the increasing job demands and erratic schedules of work. There are external and internal barriers which can influence the achievement of a balanced work and life. These include inadequate staffing, increasing expectation because of the ever-changing healthcare reforms and differences in generation among the healthcare providers. Need reference per apa Achieving a better work-life balance can help in eliminating the stressors. Effective time management is one of the most effective strategies for a sustainable, holistic life balance. I will ensure I schedule specific days – preferably Saturdays – for restorative breaks all through the day. I will enroll in yoga and mindfulness meditation classes which significantly help in the stress reduction. I will also take a ten-minute walk around the health facility. After work, I will always take some time to reflect and meditate on some of the positive parts of the day and life as it will also promote a good sleep at night. Nonetheless, I plan to spend some time with friends and family during my off days to avoid isolation which can contribute to stress. Between my second and fifth year, I will continue using the above techniques, while I practice evidence-base care to improve my skills on becoming a more mature and competent nurse. Stressors and Challenges It is notable that new graduate nurses experience a host of stressors or challenges during the transition to the workforce. Need reference per apa One of my major stressors is finding a placement in my preferred specialty. I have a passion for providing care for patients with more complex conditions along with several comorbidities. However, it is unlikely to get such a position because of my lack of experience in the industry. Manage the stressor; I will seek an opportunity for an organization with a high reputation for teamwork and a supportive working environment which enhance the employees’ growth. My second stressor or challenge is workplace bullying from senior and experienced staffs. It is indeed a pervasive challenge which obstructs the relevance and appropriate socialization of the new graduate nurses at the workplace (Hofler & Thomas 2016). Senior nurses may bully the new nurses to sustain control of their work environment. The stressor can only be managed through giving priority to an organization with not only a supportive culture but also one that provides a work environment which contributes to the health and well-being of both the staffs and patients. There is no doubt that time management will also be my challenge at the healthcare facility. As a new nurse at the facility, it is likely that I will be overwhelmed with the new roles of managing many patients. Other than being punctual at the workplace, there are other notable time management and organizational skills which I will adopt to manage this stressor. These include creating a ‘’to do’’ list; establishing deadlines for every task; avoiding multitasking; and rewarding myself. Lifelong Learning Since nursing is always diverse and constantly changing, there is the need for lifelong learning. In my first professional year, I anticipate enrolling and start my CCRN certification and expect the certificate in the coming year. Afterward, I will seek to acquire ANCC certification which ensures that my nursing certification is nationally recognized as this will help in promoting my competencies and relevance in the organization since the certification is considered as a measure of diligent and work (ANCC 2016). In my third and fourth year, I will be doing my Master of Science degree in nursing to advance my career and educational background. These developments will not only enhance my efficiency and competencies at my workplace but also play a significant role in improving the quality of healthcare service in the country. Professional Contributions Joining professional organizations and associations in nursing are essential for personal development since they equip one with relevant knowledge and energy to proactively provide quality healthcare services. These associations also play a critical role in advocating for the need of the stakeholders including patients, nurses and the overall society (Matthews, 2012). Since I also plan to play a role in the development of the nursing community, I plan to join the professional nursing associations such as the American Nurses Association (ANA). I plan to yearly attend the association’s event from the second year through year five. I also anticipate participating in the organization’s research with the aim of improving the healthcare industry. Conclusion In summary, during my transition period as a new nurse requires proper career planning to achieve the anticipated professional goals. There is a need to obtain a holistic work balance to enhance professional and personal development. Workplace bullying, anxiety and time management are common and likely stressors which every new graduate may experience in his or her transition period. It is also necessary to engage in different lifelong learning and professional associations to enhance efficiencies and competencies in the industry. References Matthews, J. (2012) “Role of Professional Organizations in Advocating for the Nursing Profession” OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Vol. 17, No. 1 Manuscript 3. DOI: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol17No01Man03 this is not apa ANCC (2016) ANCC Certification Centre. Retrieved http://nursecredentialing.org/certification.aspx 17th May 17, 2016. Not apa Hofler, L., & Thomas, K. (2016). Transition of new graduate nurses to the workforce challenges and solutions in the changing health care environment. North Carolina medical journal, 77(2), 133136. This is apa but missing doi “Nursing Licensure In Florida | FL Requirements”. 2018. Nursinglicensure.Org. https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-florida.html#rn. Assignment Criteria Transition into the Professional Nursing Role Points % 47 25 Holistic Life Balance 20 10 Stressors and Challenges 20 10 Lifelong Learning 20 10 Professional Contributions 30 15 Description • Identifies the state in which the student is seeking employment. • Details a minimum of three (3) criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN licensed in that state. • Identifies three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. • Include an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with “Profile Last Modified” date that is within the session. Collaborate with Career Services professionals at your campus for additional assistance with this assignment element. Provides a description of the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years. Identifies known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years. Career Services can provide assistance with this assignment element (i.e., How do I get to where I want to go in nursing? What are my goals? What challenges must be addressed to reach my goals? etc.). Determine a plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years. This plan can include, but is not limited to, specialty certification, advanced nursing education, and the pursuit of formal education outside of the nursing discipline. (a) Summarize plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the student’s general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first year and at five years (b) Examine the need for your own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety (i.e., how do I need to develop to better assess data that helps me deliver safe patient care and improve the quality of that care?). Scholarly Resources 40 20 • A minimum of three (3) peer‐reviewed scholarly sources are required in support of this assignment. • A minimum of one (1) professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website is required in support of this assignment. APA 6th ed. Format, Grammar, & Punctuation Total 15 192 10 100 • Uses clear and correct grammar. • Uses proper sentence structure and flow. • Adheres to all APA 6th edition formatting guidelines for title page, margins, and in‐ text citations. 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