NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

    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 Week'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. Consider the importance of networking and how it may help you achieve your professional and academic goals. 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. Finally, explain why networking is important and how it may help you achieve your professional and academic goals.

Sample Solution

  Walden University Mission and Vision Statements
  • Mission: Walden University is an independent nonprofit university dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education to a diverse student body.
  • Vision: Walden University is a leader in online education, committed to providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their personal and professional lives.

Full Answer Section

    College of Nursing Mission and Vision Statements
  • Mission: The College of Nursing at Walden University is dedicated to preparing nurses who are leaders in their profession and in their communities.
  • Vision: The College of Nursing at Walden University envisions a future where all nurses are leaders who are committed to improving the health and well-being of their patients and communities.
Walden University Goals and University Outcomes Walden University has six goals that guide its work:
  1. To provide high-quality, affordable, and accessible education.
  2. To prepare students for success in their personal and professional lives.
  3. To be a leader in online education.
  4. To be a diverse and inclusive university.
  5. To be a sustainable university.
  6. To be a responsible and ethical university.
Walden University also has five university outcomes that measure its progress towards achieving its goals:
  1. Student learning outcomes.
  2. Student satisfaction.
  3. Graduate employment.
  4. Diversity and inclusion.
  5. Sustainability.
MSN Program Learning Outcomes The MSN Program Learning Outcomes for the Nurse Leader specialization are:
  1. Demonstrate the ability to apply evidence-based knowledge to clinical practice.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage in complex healthcare environments.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to advocate for patient care and healthcare reform.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to use technology to support clinical practice and professional development.
Reflection on Professional and Academic Goals My professional and academic goals are to become a nurse leader who is able to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of my patients and communities. I believe that the information in the Walden University mission and vision statements, the College of Nursing mission and vision statements, the Walden University goals and university outcomes, and the MSN Program Learning Outcomes fit well with my own goals. I am particularly interested in the Walden University goal of being a leader in online education. I believe that online education has the potential to reach a wider audience and to provide students with more flexibility and convenience. I also believe that online education can be a powerful tool for social change. The MSN Program Learning Outcomes are also aligned with my goals. I am particularly interested in the outcome that requires students to demonstrate the ability to lead and manage in complex healthcare environments. I believe that this is an essential skill for nurse leaders in today's healthcare landscape. I am confident that the Walden University MSN Program will provide me with the knowledge and skills I need to achieve my professional and academic goals. I am excited to be a part of this program and to become a nurse leader who makes a positive impact on the world. Becoming a Scholar-Practitioner I believe that becoming a scholar-practitioner is essential for nurse leaders. Scholar-practitioners are nurses who are able to integrate research, practice, and education. They are able to use evidence-based knowledge to improve patient care and to lead and manage in complex healthcare environments. I am committed to becoming a scholar-practitioner. I plan to continue my education after I graduate from the Walden University MSN Program. I also plan to stay up-to-date on the latest research in nursing and to share my knowledge with my colleagues. I believe that becoming a scholar-practitioner will allow me to make a greater impact on the health and well-being of my patients and communities. I am excited to begin this journey and to see where it takes me.

IS IT YOUR FIRST TIME HERE? WELCOME

USE COUPON "11OFF" AND GET 11% OFF YOUR ORDERS