NURS 6002 (NURS6002)

Where can you find evidence to inform your thoughts and scholarly writing? Throughout your degree program, you will use research literature to explore ideas, guide your thinking, and gain new insights. As you search the research literature, it is important to use resources that are peer-reviewed and from scholarly journals. You may already have some favorite online resources and databases that you use or have found useful in the past. For this Discussion, you explore databases available through ...

When I decided to go back to school to get my MSN I was full of questions and concerns. As I got further in the decision-making process a lot of those questions and concerns figured themselves out, however, I still have questions and struggle with the stress of juggling everything. I do feel very fortunate and lucky to be in a time where we can attend online and not be in a classroom setting because I would not be able to further my education otherwise.

In Week 1 you began building a foundation for your success by considering a network; individuals and teams that can help you to clarify and execute on the vision. A network is most helpful when you are comfortable asking questions. Chances are other members of your network have experienced similar questions and may have helped guide others toward resolutions that can be helpful now. In this Discussion, focus on the questions you are ready to ask as your journey begins. Keep in mind that sharing...

NURS 6002 Week 6 Discussion; Examining Nursing Specialties

You have probably seen one or more of the many inspirational posters about decisions. A visual such as a forked road or a street sign is typically pictured, along with a quote designed to inspire. Often decisions are not so easily inspired. Perhaps you discovered this when choosing a specialty within the MSN program. This decision is a critical part of your plan for success, and you no doubt want to get it right. This is yet another area where your network can help, as well as other sources of ...

I have considered various options for my nursing specialty, including a close look at my selected (or currently preferred) 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.

In the realm of marketing, a successful branding strategy is one of the most importantcontributors to organizational success. A solid branding strategy can help add visibilityand credibility to a company’s products.Similarly, nurse-scholars can build a personal brand to add visibility and credibility totheir work. You can begin building your brand by developing and maintaining anacademic portfolio. Such an activity can help share the results of your efforts andcontribute to your success. This ...