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NURS 6003 Discussion: Networking Opportunities
RE: Discussion – Week 1
Hello Class! My name is A.B and have been a Registered Nurse for over seventeen years. I began my journey in emergency medicine and continued in that setting for over a decade. During my later years of working in the emergency department, I transitioned to aesthetic medicine and truly found my calling. My initial steps of deciding to commit included loving helping others look and feel better, ultimately helping them to live happier lives. Two years after taking my first injectable course, I opened my own business called Glo Derma and have been living my dream ever since. I created an oasis in my community to provide a place that offers a rejuvenating environment to help others. In addition to operating Glo Derma, I am also a National Trainer and recently launched a training program for other medical professionals. As a side note, but honestly is my most proud accomplishment, I am a mother to five amazing children who I call the “Fab Five.”
Walden’s mission and goals stand true to curating a positive social change and producing practitioners for the common good (2021). This supports my foundation of wanting to continue to expand my knowledge in aesthetics, wellness, education, leadership, and community space. Since beginning my journey at Walden University, I have already learned so much in my classes and have been pushed out of my comfort zone on many occasions. I no longer feel that I am simply “checking all of the boxes” but know that I am doing this for a purpose and am proud to be a part of this program.
I have learned through my professional career that is one of the most useful tools in expanding outreach, knowledge and potential growth in one’s career. The vast majority of jobs are obtained through networking (Schmidt, K., 2020). Currently I am a member of the ANA (American Nursing Association), GAIN Network for Galderma, ISAPN (International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses), and have even created my own networking opportunities within my scope of practice. I have discovered that community over competition generally wins for everyone and finds a massive amount of value to that.
References
Walden University. (2021). Vision, Mission, and Goals. Walden University Catalog. Received from
Schmidt, K. (2020). 5 reasons nurses should engage in professional networking. BluePipes. Received from
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This module begins to lay the groundwork for your academic and professional success. Your efforts should start with a vision that includes your personal definition of success. Your vision may differ from that of your coworkers, but that does not mean you must take these first steps alone.
Walden University and the College of Nursing also have a vision and mission, which include helping you to make your own vision a reality. Members of your new academic
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community, such as faculty, support teams, and fellow students, can also be helpful. Current practitioners and other member of the professional community can also help you to clarify your vision.
This Module’s Discussion asks you to consider how the Walden mission and vision as well as the College of Nursing’s mission and vision apply to your professional and academic goals. You will also begin to identify individuals and teams who can help you along the way as you begin designing the “blueprint”—your n—that will guide you toward your own vision for academic and professional success.
To Prepare:
Review the mission and vision statements of Walden and the College of Nursing, as well as Walden’s goals and University Outcomes and the MSN Program Learning Outcomes presented in this Module’s Learning Resources.
Consider your professional and academic goals in relation to your program/specialization.
Consider how the information in these resources relates to your personal goals and your desire to become a scholar-practitioner.
Consider academic and professional individuals and teams with whom you may work in support of your efforts as a university student and as a professional within your organization and career.
By the third day of Week 1,
Post a brief introduction to yourself to your . Include a description of how Walden’s vision, mission, goals, and social change initiatives relate to your professional and academic objectives, as well as your desire to become a scholar-practitioner. Include a description of how the Walden MSN Program Outcomes and perspectives relate to your professional and academic goals, as well as your desire to become a scholar-practitioner.
By Week 1’s Day 6
Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ posts by suggesting additional people and/or teams with whom you would like to collaborate or by offering additional networking strategies.
Click on the Reply button below to reveal the textbox for entering your message. Then click on the Submit button to post your message.
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Learning Resources
Required Readings
Nurse.org. (n.d.). List of nursing organizations. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://nurse.org/orgs.shtml
Schmidt, K. (n.d.). 5 reasons nurses should engage in professional networking [Blog post]. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://blog.bluepipes.com/5-reasons-nurses-should-take-professional-networking-seriously/
Walden University. (n.d.). Connect to Walden. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://www.waldenu.edu/connect
Walden University. (n.d.). College of Nursing. Retrieved October June 5, 2020, from https://www.waldenu.edu/about/colleges-schools/college-of-nursing
Review the College of Nursing’s vision and mission.
Walden University. (n.d.). Walden University catalog. Retrieved October 4, 2019, from https://catalog.waldenu.edu
Select College of Nursing, then Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Review the MSN Learning Outcomes on this page.
Walden University. (n.d.). Walden University catalog. Retrieved October 4, 2019, from https://catalog.waldenu.edu
Select Introduction, then the link “Vision, Mission, and Goals” under the Introduction header. Review Walden’s vision, mission, and goals.
Walden University. (n.d.). Writing center. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter
Wofford, P. (2018). 10 networking tips for nurses who hate networking. Retrieved from https://nurse.org/articles/tips-for-nurse-networking/
Document: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template (Word document)
Document: Discussion Posting Exemplars (PDF)
Establishing a Network and Progression
My name is Connor McGill and i’m very excited to get started on this journey with all of you! I am currently working in the acute critical care field in a smaller community hospital in the suburbs of Philadelphia. I have been in ICU for about 5 years now and i have been extremely interested to further my education since day one, so finally getting into this is amazing and anxiety inducing too! Luckily, much of this course seems to aim at helping establish a network and outline those who can help you in times of stress. I have four brothers (two older, one younger) and we are all nurses in either Acute Intensive Care or Long Term Intensive Care. My parents are both nurses, too. My mother has been an ER nurse for thirty years now, and my father has been a nurse for the same amount of time. My father has always pushed for furthering one’s education (he holds many degrees himself, from Bachelors in nursing to MBA). He instilled the importance of “never-slowing down” and “always utilize education to help grow”, so while looking at the vision, missions, goals and social change for Walden, i had a good feeling about what i was signing up for.
Comparison to Walden’s Mission
While reading the “Visions” provided by Walden, it became apparent that their aim is to promote the greater good. Hoping to learn knowledge to help me grow in a professional setting will hopefully reflect the impact we all hope to make, which is promoting the greatest good to those we care for everyday. The “missions” section just reinforced this by outlining the importance of having an outlet that promotes growth in an individual, in this case via educational program. Walden’s mission to aid in the transition into knowledgeable and confident nurse who provide for a greater good lines up with the perfect with the roles my father tried to instill in me at a young age as previously discussed. Walden provides a series of goals for their program, but one of them specifically stood out to me. On their website, the final goal is “to produce graduates who are scholarly, reflective practitioners and agents for positive change” (Walden University, n.d.). This stood out because the second half is something I truly value. Change is a term thrown around too often without highlighting it’s impact, and hearing my father’s influence float around throughout my life, it’s important to note how strong change can be. Social change, from Walden’s perspective seems entirely driven on growth and development with the implication of application to a society for the greater good. The social change aspect really speaks to me, for it not only outlines the importance of this knowledge, but focuses primarily on applying the skills we will develop along the way. I hope to further my application skills through Walden to provide for these we come in contact with everyday. Walden provides University Outcomes that seemingly wrap up everything outlined previously in a flawless fashion. The second outcome is most relatable to my hopes and desires through this program, for it encompasses everything I’ve discussed. It states that the goal is to use knowledge obtained to positively impact the community, society, and profession. Following the words of my father, I hope this program helps me encourage those I come in contact with to grow, whether it be using my knowledge to provide for an individual or an entire community I work with.
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Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The outreach that Walden gives their community is honestly amazing, and I look forward to experiencing it first hand. The world is an ever-changing surrounding, and the healthcare field is no stranger to that. As stated in an article entitled “Missions and Organizational Performance in the Healthcare Industry”, the author writes “the diverse characteristics of the healthcare market make it essential for employees on all levels to not only have a clear understanding of what they are trying to achieve, but also a feeling of support and involvement in determining the mission” (Forehand, A., 2000). This is something I strongly believe in, and feeling understood in my missions by Walden is crucial. Another article I came across refers to the value in an organizations vision stated “ will be those that are steadfast in pursuit of their vision, unfailingly true to their mission and unwavering in adherence to their values” (MacLeod L.,2016). In Walden’s case, every point lines up coherently and I’ve found myself truly identifying with their clear vision. I believe in the success this organization will bring and look forward to finding enhanced methods to bring forth my personal goals outlined by my father in my younger years as well as grow with the values this institution has to offer!
References
Forehand, A. (2000). Mission and Organizational Performance in the Healthcare Industry. Journal of Healthcare Management, 45(4), 267.
https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1097/00115514-200007000-00012
MacLeod, L. (2016). Mission, Vision and Values Statements: The Physician Leader’s Role. Physician Leadership Journal, 3(5), 18–25.
Walden University. (N.d.). College of Nursing. Retrieved October June 5th, 2020, from
https://www.waldenu.edu/about/colleges=schools/college-of-nursing
PEER RESPONSE 1
It’s wonderful to know that you are surrounded by so many nurses. In my family, there are very few nurses. You are to be commended for your strong desire to make a difference, whether on an individual or larger scale. You seem to have a positive attitude about nursing as well. In a high-pressure environment such as nursing this can be very beneficial (Jackson, Andrew, & Cleary, 2013). Although I am sure you have made many connections during your career, have you considered expanding your networking skills via social media? I am aware of some of the negativity that social media tends to bring to mind, especially when linked to nursing. However, social media can be used to advance careers as well as to find professional development resources (Reinbeck & Antonacci, 2019). Credible nursing organizations often have Facebook or Instagram pages that allow thousands of nurses to reach one another. You may also want to communicate with others and share what you know as a critical care nurse by starting a blog yourself (Wofford, 2018). Good luck to you as you complete your program.
References:
Jackson, D., Andrew, S., & Cleary, M. (2013). A reason, a season, or a lifetime? The importance
of positive collegial relationships and networks in establishing career sustainability and
resilience. Contemporary Nurse, 45(1), 2-3.
Reinbeck, D., & Antonacci, J. (2019). How nurses can use social media to their advantage.
Nursing, 49(5), 61-63.
Wofford, P. (2018). 10 networking tips for nurses who hate networking. Retrieved from
https://nurse.org/articles/tips-for-nurse-networking/
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PEER RESPONSE 2
I really enjoyed hearing about your family, how great to have a family of nurses to support you personally and professionally. I could relate to your father always encouraging you to further your education and never slowing down. This same philosophy was held in my family, that you are a life long learner. “Lifelong learning will continue to be a critical element in the nursing profession as interprofessional practice unfolds in healthcare and as the role of the nurse changes to meet the needs of the nation….by becoming engaged in educational pursuits to provide the highest quality care. In this manner, nurses can help revolutionize healthcare” Decelle (July 2015).
I too was drawn to Walden’s outreach and I value the need to stay engaged with other professionals in a rapidly changing industry like nursing. Utilizing professional with both experienced and novice nurses is crucial, “Nurses can develop relationships with individuals who work in their desired fields or roles with the intent of gaining knowledge…. An invaluable resource for knowledge that can be instrumental in advancing the nurse’s career”, Schmidt (Nov 2018). I am looking forward to the support and growth that will occur within our cohort as we transitions to graduate prepared nurse.
DeCelle, G. (July 2015) Advanced degrees: Meeting the needs of nurses and patients. Nursing Management,Volume :46 Number 7 , page 19 – 21.
https://www.nursingcenter.com/journalarticle?Article_ID=3135800&Journal_ID=54013&Issue_ID=3135728
Schmidit, K. 5 Reasons Nurses Should Engage in Professional Networking [Blog Post]. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://blog.bluepipes.com/5-reasons-nurses-should-take-professional-networking-seriously/
Quiz: Walden’s Student Readiness Orientation
You probably have a lot of questions (and perhaps some hesitation) about the journey you are undertaking. How do I navigate the online classroom? How can I have access to a library in this environment? The Student Readiness Orientation (SRO) minicourse available on your MyWalden page provides answers to such questions and helps ensure you understand how to navigate the online classroom and utilize the many resources available to you as a student at Walden.
The Readiness Check will help you determine your prepardness for navigating the online classroom.
The questions presented on the Quiz are derived from the readiness check presented in the SRO.
Click on the Week 1 Quiz link after you have read the directions carefully.
The readiness check includes 15 questions in various formats including true/false and multiple choice. If you score 12 or below, please retake the exam. You may retake the exam as many times as you would like in order to achieve your desired score. Your highest score will be recorded. To retake the Quiz, click on “Take Test Again” (this does not appear as a hyperlink but works as a hyperlink when you click on the area).
To view the questions you answered correctly and incorrectly, click on your score in the “My Grades” area.
To Prepare:
Review the Walden’s SRO found on your MyWalden page.
Hello all,
THIS AREA IS YOUR WEEK 1 DISCUSSION. THIS AREA IS NOT YOUR CLASS CAFE.
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This week you begin to lay the foundation for your academic and professional success. Your efforts begin with a vision, which includes your own definition of success. Your vision may vary from those of your colleagues, but this does not mean you have to take these first steps alone.
Walden University and the College of Nursing also have a vision and mission, which include helping you to make your own vision a reality. Members of your new academic community, such as faculty, support teams, and fellow students, can also be helpful. Current practitioners and other members of the professional community can also help you to clarify your vision.
This week’s Discussion asks you to think about how the Walden mission and vision and the College of Nursing mission and vision apply to your professional and academic goals. You will also begin to identify individuals and teams that can help you along the way, as you begin to design the “blueprint”—your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan—that will guide you toward your own vision for academic and professional success.
Post your Main Post By Day 3 (January 13, 2021 by 11:59pm Mountain Time)
Post a brief post introducing yourself to your colleagues. Include an explanation for how Walden’s vision, mission, goals, and social change initiatives relate to your professional and academic goals and to your becoming a scholar-practitioner. Also include an explanation for how the Walden MSN program outcomes and perspectives relate to your professional and academic goals and to your becoming a scholar-practitioner.
Support main post with (3) three or more current, credible sources and cite source within content of posting and on a reference list in proper APA.
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Post your (2) two Peer Responses By Day 6 (January 16, 2021 by 11:59pm Mountain Time)
Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ posts by suggesting additional individuals and/or teams with whom to collaborate or by offering additional networking strategies.
Be sure to offer support from at least (2) two current, credible sources in each required response to classmates’ main post and cite per APA.
The below information is also within the Course Announcements.
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Cite your sources:
Question: So, what exactly does Walden University require Dr Gatlin to evaluate regarding citations and the listing of references cited within the written work?
Answer: Per the Discussion Grading Rubric concerning source utilization Dr Gatlin will evaluate for:
Main Post: Three (3) sources listed with each of those sources cited in the written work per APA format as indicated within the Discussion exemplar within your course resources.
Peer Responses: Two (2) sources listed, with each of those sources cited in the written work per APA format.
*Concerning source utilization: In short – do not list a source in the reference list and not cite it within the written work; nor cite a source in the written work without including it within your reference list. This action cost you valuable points as the discussion post point value is weighted as indicated within the rubric.
Label your post:
Label your Discussion Post:
Main Post, Response #1, Response #2
Unlabeled Post leaves the Instructor with no choice but to grade the post as they are dated per submission. The order of grading for unlabeled post will be Main Post initially, Peer Response 1, and lastly Peer Response 2. This unfortunately can result in a tremendous value of points being deducted.
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Discussion example and additional information:
Refer to announcement #8 for a Discussion example.
Ensure you have fully reviewed the elements within course announcements # 2,4,7 and 8 regarding Discussion elements
Participation requirements: In order to receive full participation credit, you must participate in the discussions during the 6-day active discussion period on three (3) different calendar dates. The 6-day active period is from Monday (Day 1) through Saturday (Day 6).
The Week 1 discussion will close for participation and scoring purposes on (Day 6) Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:59pm MT. At that point, the Discussion will lock and you will be unable to submit any Discussion Post even if you are actively within the discussion during that time. For the Weeks requiring Discussion participation (Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6) there is a six (6) day active period (Monday, Day 1 through Saturday, Day 6) allowed for Discussion participation. No allowances for participation will be made outside of the six (6) day (Monday, Day 1 through Saturday, Day 6) Discussion period.
Attachments: For discussions, write or cut/paste (ctrl c/ctrl v) directly into the text box. Attachments are not allowed – nor will be graded, rather a zero -0- score will be awarded. Meaning that uploading a file will not be counted for a grade, so please make sure you to post directly in the discussion area. Note: If you want to type it in MS Word, .doc, .docx first, then copy/paste (ctrl c/ctrl v) into the discussion that is perfectly acceptable.
As a reminder, as you interact with your peers within the discussions, I will deliberately post additional information. This is intended to take advantage of every possible opportunity to share information with you regarding this course as well beneficial information and tips for your future courses.
Please review the Week 1 discussion Instructions and grading rubric before you participate in the Week 1 Discussion.
Walden University MSN Core Nursing courses – Generic information for success:
Being graduate level adult learners – It is very unlikely that you will experience the quantity of or detailed guidance as in the announcements received in this course. Being so: Read the course announcements thoroughly and completely. Read the course announcements at least daily for any updates. Going forward the Instructors may post items at any time throughout the day or night. I have unfortunately received emails throughout this course with questions for which the information was previously addressed within the announcements. Again, reading the course announcements is imperative for your success.
The utilization requirement of APA within assignments will increase as you progress to courses that are considered “writing intense”. The APA requirement within discussions will remain as you experienced within this course. This course is not considered writing intense. Familiarize yourself with the correct usage of APA 7th edition. It is within every graded item, within every Nursing course going forward. Familiarize yourself and utilize the Walden resources for APA assistance. I have diligently posted links to those resources several times during this course.
Use ONLY your Walden student email for communication with any Walden University representative. When communicating with your Instructor ALWAYS include your course number and section. Within this course I posted in the announcements numerous times your specific course number and section, as well asked that you include that information when emailing me. Sadly, I received emails that did not include this information, this delayed my assisting you as I had to request your course number and section. This alerts me that course announcements were not being thoroughly and completely reviewed. Going forward it is highly unlikely Instructors will respond to any email other than your Walden student email as email not in Walden origin routinely gets flagged as spam then deleted. Also be fully aware that Instructors required to respond to any email other than your designated Walden Student email.
Be mindful if you do not participate in any Walden course during the 1st week (Day 1 through Day 7) – you will be removed from the course by Walden University regardless of your excuse. Your Instructor has no control over this – it is university policy!
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The grading of any assignment cannot proceed by your Instructor unless you submit your assignments via SafeAssign, then in BlackBoard. Traditionally a -0- score will be awarded, with no resubmission availability. At the Graduate level, you are responsible for your work being submitted per instructions AND grading rubric parameters and due date/time. Again, I strongly encourage you to submit your assignments before Day 7 to ensure yourself sufficient time to seek assistance and correct the issue. Remember SafeAssign Drafts and SafeAssign are different!
For Discussions – There is a six (6) day period (Monday, Day 1 through Saturday, Day 6) allowed for the Discussion participation. No allowances for participation will be made outside of the six (6) Discussion active period. Any submitted post outside of the 6-day active discussion period will not be graded and you will receive a -0- score.
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Faculty cannot accept or grade any assignment or discussion through email.
Do not wait until Day 7 to begin or submit your assignment. Assignments are due Day 7. At the Graduate level, you are responsible for your work being submitted per instructions, grading rubric parameters and due date and time. Being so = I strongly encourage you to submit your assignments well before Day 7 to ensure yourself sufficient time to seek assistance and correct any issue encountered. I have purposely made myself available to you each day including weekends and responded to you within 12 to 24 hours. Be mindful, Instructors are not required to respond to you on a daily basis. Going forward your Instructors will respond to your Contact the Instructor communications and emails within the required 48 hours’ time period.
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As a graduate level student, Instructors will not reach out to you to ensure your assignments/discussions are completed and submitted correctly. As a graduate level adult learner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your discussions and assignments are completed and submitted timely and correctly. As an adult learner, you need to take the initiative and reach out to your Instructor immediately when you encounter an issue. You were offered an online orientation by Walden University – Did you participate in that orientation? If not, I strongly suggest you contact your advisor and make arrangements.
If you experience technical issues, please utilize your resources and contact the Walden Customer Care Team or Walden IT for assistance. Going forward you will encounter several PowerPoint presentations, Walden Templates within your future courses at Walden University, as well be required to submit multiple items with a single submission.
Understand the Time Zones at Walden University and the applicable conversion. Your course calendar is in Eastern Time as is the time/date stamp of submission/participation for your discussions and assignments. Going forward all of your future Nursing courses require that your Discussions, any Quiz or Assignment will continue to be due submitted in Mountain Time.
Have a computer and Internet backup plan. What will you do if your computer crashes or your Internet is not working? Computer/Internet/work issues are your responsibility. Allowances will not be made due to these issues causing a lack of participation or missed deadline, rather a -0- score will be awarded. Save your work on a flash or hard drive. Know where you can go to access the Academic Skills Center as it is an excellent resource to assist in your success.
For Assignments – Only prior communication with AND Instructor approval will late assignments be considered for grading. Assignments submitted late will be deducted 4% daily until Day 5 OR may deduct the entire 20% regardless of time/day of late submission. This is at the discretion of each Instructor and will vary course-by-course. After Day 5, in any course, the assignment will be scored a -0-.
Be familiar with how to access and utilize the Walden resources. I posted the most useful and frequently utilized resources numerous times within the course announcements.
Ensure your discussions have a substance, depth and breadth, critical analysis, and reflection element within the grading rubric. In short – if your discussion Main Post does not closely compare to the discussion exemplar located within the course resources and announcements posted within this course your grade will be drastically reduced.
Know who and where to submit any documentation if necessary, for allowances for any late or missed assignments. Remember Instructors are not permitted to accept any medical documentation.
Know who your advisor is and how to contact them.
Know where and how to locate your student feedback. This course is 6 weeks in duration – In Week 5 I received emails inquiring as to “I see my grade but don’t know why points were deducted” – It was sadly apparent the feedback being provided was not being reviewed by those students. Your numeric score and student feedback are in different locations – this was addressed in the course announcements. If you cannot locate or have not located your student feedback for discussions and assignments – I strongly encourage you to contact the Customer Care Team as you have missed a tremendous amount of information.
Student Resources: Here is a partial listing of Walden University resources that have been shared with you during this course. You will frequent these as you progress throughout your future courses. Again, I strongly recommend that you bookmark each of these for your future courses.
SafeAssign
library
Walden Customer Care Team
Walden IT
Time Zones at Walden University
Academic Skills Center
Writing Center
Walden Student Resources
Integrity and Writing At Walden University
Scholarly Ethics at Walden University
APA citation at Walden University
Peer-Reviewed Research
Walden Library Databases
Walden University Library Databases dedicated to Nursing
Phi Nu
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/nursing
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarly
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/nursing
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlyvoice/tone
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlyvoice/academicdiction
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlyvoice/writingconcisely
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/discussionpost/writing
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paperreviews
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/multilingual
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/ask
https://www.waldenu.edu/experience/support-services
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My Goals and the Mission and Vision of Walden University
According to the website for Walden University’s College of Nursing, its mission is to “change the provision of nursing services along the continuum of care and across the human life span to fulfill the needs of individuals and local and global communities.” This ambitious vision is implemented by Walden’s mission to “seek enhancement of critical thinking skills, capacities to select and apply evidence-based methods, and core and specialty nursing knowledge to transform society” When searching for a university to increase my nursing education and abilities in order to give the best possible nursing care, I had no idea where to begin or even what I was looking for. However, when I discovered Walden University through a mutual acquaintance and alumnus, its mission and goal struck a chord with me. I ought to begin by introducing myself. I am known as Elizabeth. I was born in Southern California and reared there. I did not know what I wanted to be when I grew up as a child. I did, however, know that I wanted to assist others and m