Academic Resources and Strategies Week 1|Part 1: My Academic and Professional Network Network Member 1

Academic Resources and Strategies Week 1|Part 1: My Academic and Professional Network Network Member 1

Professional Organization: Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA).
As an avid member of MNA, I have gained relevant knowledge in my field of study that enables me to solve issues relating to healthcare. I have realized that I can make significant contributions to the healthcare industry by updating myself on contemporary challenges so that I can improve patient care and share my knowledge with other health professionals.
Network Member 2
Name: Walden University – Academics
I selected Walden University School of Nursing since it’s an accredited institution of higher education that provides a proper learning experience to working healthcare professionals. The mission and vision statement of this school shows that Walden University is the best institution where I can achieve my primary academic goal to become a scholar-practitioner.
Network Member 3
Name: Penny Alwelny
Title: Supervisor
Organization: Northhill Community Needham
Academic: Penny will facilitate my success in the Masters of Science and Nursing (MSN) by guiding me on what to do and how to give the best results. By collaborating with my supervisor, I will understand how to address various problems that might arise in the workplace.
Notes: Penny has significantly supported me both academically and emotionally. She has encouraged me by allowing me to express my fear of returning to school after about two decades. Most importantly, she has made me realize that nothing is impossible as long as I focus on it and work toward achieving my primary goals.
Network Member 4
Name: Christine Acolony
Title: Registered Nurse
Organization: Amedysis
Professional: I chose this individual due to her significant contributions to my personal and academic life. Christine has always been there for me, and she motivates me to do my best in MSN.
Notes: Christine continues to support and challenge me in my professional and academic decisions. She helps me to improve my weaknesses and support me when in doubt. She is my source of strength and reminds me that I am not alone in the journey of pursuing MSN.
Week 2|Part 2: Academic Resources and Strategies
Academic Resource/Strategy 1
Ulrich, B. (2018). Mastering precepting: A Nurse’s handbook for success (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Sigma.
I intend to use this book to understand the preceptor roles of a nurse and relevant learning theories that foster a good relationship between caregivers and their patients. The book will benefit me academically by helping me to succeed in MSN and to obtain knowledge that would enable me to improve patient care.
Academic Resource/Strategy 2
Dang, D., & Dearholt, S. L. (2017). Johns Hopkins nursing evidence-based practice: Model and guidelines (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Sigma Theta Tau.
The book will be a significant boost in my MSN study since I will know how to apply evidence-based practice (EBP) to solve real-life problems. In particular, it is beneficial professionally and academically since I will understan