Academic and Professional Network
Identify at least two academic and at least two professional individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
Explain why you selected these individuals and/or teams and how they will support your success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
In addition academic collaboration, two professional individuals/teams that should be considered include coworkers from current job placement(s) and members from local healthcare networks (i.e., hospitals). Working side by side with coworkers within one’s current job setting allows for open dialogue regarding best practices among colleagues while gaining insight into various facets related clinical duties; this creates opportunity learn new skillsets which ultimately leads increased confidence once officially entering practice after completing graduate level studies.. Local healthcare networks like nearby hospitals can also provide valuable feedback concerning aspects such as patient care delivery approaches used at specific institutions; thus allowing further understanding hospital operations through hands-on experience shadowing experienced nurses during shift changes or when covering off duty shifts if available.. Most importantly however these professional relationships created through networking have potential lead internships/job opportunities post-graduation; making them invaluable asset moving forward one’s nursing career journey future opportunities could arise from these associations down road .
All collaborations described above will ultimately support success both academically personally--from classroom learning betterment overall body knowledge gain confidence working environment through obtaining mentorship developing meaningful professional relations ongoing instruction outside lecture hall.. With these key collaborations place leverage built up steadily facilitate smoother transition between stages educational pursuits respective practice settings desired destination long run.