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.
- To provide high-quality, affordable, and accessible education.
- To prepare students for success in their personal and professional lives.
- To be a leader in online education.
- To be a diverse and inclusive university.
- To be a sustainable university.
- To be a responsible and ethical university.
- Student learning outcomes.
- Student satisfaction.
- Graduate employment.
- Diversity and inclusion.
- Sustainability.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply evidence-based knowledge to clinical practice.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage in complex healthcare environments.
- Demonstrate the ability to advocate for patient care and healthcare reform.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrate the ability to use technology to support clinical practice and professional development.