This course equips graduate nursing students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to excel in advanced nursing education and professional practice. It emphasizes academic success, ethical decision-making, research application, professional development, and career advancement. Learners will create a personalized professional development plan while building a foundation for lifelong learning, leadership, and clinical excellence in advanced practice nursing.
Course Goals / Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Apply strategies to maintain academic integrity and professional ethics
Develop and implement a comprehensive professional development plan
Critically evaluate research and integrate evidence-based practices
Enhance professional networking and collaboration skills
Build and maintain a professional academic portfolio
Explore advanced nursing specialties and career pathways
Demonstrate readiness for leadership and lifelong learning in nursing practice
Course Modules
NURS-6002 Week 1: Discussion Networking Opportunities
NURS-6002 week 3: Assignment Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 3: Research Analysis
NURS-6002 Week 5: Discussion Strategies for Academic Portfolios
NURS-6002 Week 6: Discussion Examining Nursing Specialties
NURS-6002 Week 6: Assignment Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 4: Finalizing the Plan
Assessments
Discussion Participation and Peer Engagement
Written Assignments: Professional Development Plans and Research Analysis
Portfolio Development and Reflection Exercises
Skills and Competencies Gained
Strategic academic and professional planning
Ethical decision-making and integrity in professional settings
Evidence-based practice application
Advanced communication and networking
Career development and specialty exploration
Leadership and self-directed learning