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NRS 581NP WEEK 1 DISCUSSION
Successful Strategies for Graduate Nursing Education
Two factors that motivated me to enroll in the master’s degree program in nursing (MSN)
First, I believe that the MSN will help me refine my skills as well as advance my professional
capabilities. Consequently, I will be better prepared to take up the opportunities and deal with the
challenges that I will meet in my workplace and profession. Second, I enrolled in the MSN
program because it will help me in my path toward a leadership role in the healthcare industry.
Roles such as being a Healthcare Administrator or Clinical Nurse Manager requires
leadership, decision-making and management skills. I believe that I can gain these skills from
the MSN degree.
Chamberlain resources I will use
The first resource that will support my success in the MSN program are my professors and
instructors that will teach me. I will often ask them questions on topics I need clarification and
also feedback on my performance.
The second is the campus’s Center for Academic Success (CAS) team. They have workshops
and other course material that will help reinforce what I will learn in class.
Third, I believe will that my peers will also be of great help. I intend to form a study group where
we will be sharing questions and answers on specific content.
Self-care strategies to enhance resilience
I will strive to have a balanced life. I will engage in simple physical activities to rejuvenate my
mind after a day of studying. Secondly, I will build a support network comprising family and
friends. According to Mayo Clinic (2022), “building strong, healthy relationships with loved
ones and friends can give you needed support and help guide you in good and bad times”.
The adequacy of resources
So far, the resources I have will be enough to support my self-care management. However, as
time goes by, if there are any changes, I will look for more from my peers and campus.
References
Armstrong, J. W., & Tume, L. N. (2022). Mindfulness-based interventions to reduce stress and
burnout in nurses: An integrative review. British Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 11(1), 1-
11. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2020.0036
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2022). Resilience: Build skills to endure
hardship. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/resilience-training/in-depth/resilience/art-
20046311
lOMoARcPSD|47892040
NRS 581NP WEEK 1 DISCUSSION
Successful Strategies for Graduate Nursing Education
Two factors that motivated me to enroll in the master’s degree program in nursing (MSN)
First, I believe that the MSN will help me refine my skills as well as advance my professional
capabilities. Consequently, I will be better prepared to take up the opportunities and deal with the
challenges that I will meet in my workplace and profession. Second, I enrolled in the MSN
program because it will help me in my path toward a leadership role in the healthcare industry.
Roles such as being a Healthcare Administrator or Clinical Nurse Manager requires
leadership, decision-making and management skills. I believe that I can gain these skills from
the MSN degree.
Chamberlain resources I will use
The first resource that will support my success in the MSN program are my professors and
instructors that will teach me. I will often ask them questions on topics I need clarification and
also feedback on my performance.
The second is the campus’s Center for Academic Success (CAS) team. They have workshops
and other course material that will help reinforce what I will learn in class.
Third, I believe will that my peers will also be of great help. I intend to form a study group where
we will be sharing questions and answers on specific content.
Self-care strategies to enhance resilience
I will strive to have a balanced life. I will engage in simple physical activities to rejuvenate my
mind after a day of studying. Secondly, I will build a support network comprising family and
friends. According to Mayo Clinic (2022), “building strong, healthy relationships with loved
ones and friends can give you needed support and help guide you in good and bad times”.
The adequacy of resources
So far, the resources I have will be enough to support my self-care management. However, as
time goes by, if there are any changes, I will look for more from my peers and campus.
References
Armstrong, J. W., & Tume, L. N. (2022). Mindfulness-based interventions to reduce stress and
burnout in nurses: An integrative review. British Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 11(1), 1-
11. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2020.0036
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2022). Resilience: Build skills to endure
hardship. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/resilience-training/in-depth/resilience/art-
20046311
