FINAL AGENDA

Academic and Professional Success Plan TemplateModule 6 | Part 4: Finalizing the Plan
I have considered various options for my nursing specialty, including a close look at my
selected (PMHNP) 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 (PMHNP). Be sure to incorporate any feedback you
received from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum ( any feedback is good).
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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Complete the following items and incorporate them into the final version of your
Academic Success and Professional Development Plan.
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With the resources specific to the MSN specialization and the, Walden
University. (n.d.). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), shared in this module,
write a paragraph or make a Nursing Specialty Comparison table, comparing at
least two nursing specialties that include your selected specialization and
second-preferred specialization.
Write a 2- to 3-paragraph justification statement identifying your reasons for
choosing your MSN specialization. Incorporate feedback you received from
colleagues in this Module’s Discussion forum.
Identify the professional organization related to your chosen specialization for
this Assignment, and explain how you can become an active member of this
organization (the organization is APNA )
Note: Your final version of the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan should
include all components as presented the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan
template.