NR351 Transitions in Professional Nursing
Week 1 Discussion
Time Management as an Online Student
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to examine their own time management to promote success as an online student.
Course Outcomes
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO 4: Apply concepts of ethics and professionalism to nursing practice, nursing roles, and academic development. (POs 5, 6)
Directions
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate scholarly resources
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Discussion
Now that you've completed the time management tool in the Week 1 Lesson, address these items in your answer:
Describe how you spend most of your time. Is this what you expected? Why or why not?
How will you rearrange these items to dedicate enough time to your schoolwork?
What changes do you want to make? What professional resources are available to help with those changes?
NR351 Transitions in Professional Nursing
Week 2 Discussion
Maintaining Academic Integrity
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to explore academic integrity, crediting, and resources.
Course Outcomes
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO 4: Apply concepts of ethics and professionalism to nursing practice, nursing roles, and academic development. (POs 5, 6)
Directions
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate scholarly resources
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Discussion
Maintaining your own integrity as a professional nurse is an essential part of your career. Despite knowing the consequences for an academic integrity infraction, why do some students still falsify their work?
What are the most challenging APA formatting issues for you? Why do you find these areas so challenging? What resources will you use to overcome these challenges?
NR351 Transitions in Professional Nursing
Week 3 Discussion
Building Communication and Collaboration Skills
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to examine their own growth in communication and collaboration skills.
Course Outcome
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO 3: Demonstrate effective communication and interprofessional collaboration in professional decision-making. (POs 3, 4)
Directions
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate scholarly resources
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Discussion
Building self-awareness of our verbal and non-verbal communication allows us to grow in our communication skills. What resources do you use to improve your awareness of your communication skills in the professional setting?
Interprofessional collaboration to improve patient outcomes depends on our professional communication skills. What are the most effective communication skills that nurses bring to collaborative interactions? Why are those so important in your own practice?
NR351 Transitions in Professional Nursing
Week 5 Discussion
Evidence to Support Nursing Practices
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to demonstrate their ability to search for evidence in the scholarly nursing literature and share with colleagues.
Course Outcome
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO 5: Discuss theories and evidence-based practice in the planning of patient-centered care. (POs 1, 8)
Directions
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate scholarly resources
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Discussion
Evidence is necessary to improve our nursing practice. Using the CINAHL database in the Chamberlain Library, search for and locate a scholarly professional nursing journal article that meets these criteria:
Full-text
English language
Peer-reviewed
NOT an Evidence-Based Care Sheet or CINAHL Guide
Published in the past five years
Contains evidence to support a nursing practice in your practice area
Summarize this article in one paragraph. Explain why you selected this article. Provide an APA reference for this article.
Reply to a peer who has selected a different article. Provide feedback on that peer's article choice and APA reference format. Your peers will also provide feedback on your article choice and APA reference format.
NR351 Transitions in Professional Nursing
Week 7 Discussion
Leaders and Systems-Based Practice
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to discuss how they will use systems-based practice to grow in the role of nursing leader.
Course Outcome
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO 1: Plan leadership strategies within systems-based practice. (PO 2)
Directions
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate scholarly resources
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Discussion - Leaders use systems-based practice to empower other nurses. Considering your current or former clinical setting, share how you will use principles of systems-based practice to grow in your role as a leader in nursing. Include a scholarly outside source to support your answer.
NR351 Transitions in Professional Nursing
Week 8 Discussion
Reflection on Essentials and Competencies
Purpose
The purpose of this reflection is for learners to reflect on essentials and competencies crucial to professional nursing.
Course Outcomes
This reflection enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 2: Identify safety and quality improvement strategies in nursing practice. (PO 7)
CO 4: Apply concepts of ethics and professionalism to nursing practice, nursing roles, and academic development. (POs 5, 6)
Directions
Reflection is an activity that involves your deep thought into your own experiences related to the concepts of the week. Answers should be detailed.
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Scholarly sources are NOT required for this reflection.
Reflection Question
As we finish NR351, think about all the competencies you have explored in these eight weeks. Using reflective practice, address the following in your answer:
Select two Massachusetts Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies that you believe will have the most impact on your future professional nursing practice. Why are these the most important ones for you?
Identify one AACN BSN Essential that will be most important in improving quality in your future nursing practice. Explain why you selected that essential and how your practice will be improved by its use.
NR351 Transitions in Professional Nursing
Week 4 Assignment
Professional Paper Worksheet
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to allow the learner to demonstrate good organization, appropriate scholarly writing, and correct APA format for preparing a professional paper.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 3: Demonstrate effective communication and interprofessional collaboration in professional decision-making. (POs 3, 4)
CO 4: Apply concepts of ethics and professionalism to nursing practice, nursing roles, and academic development. (POs 5, 6)
Late Assignment Policy
If the assignment is not submitted by due date, a late deduction will be applied. See rubric below.
Directions
Carefully read these directions and the grading rubric below.
Download the required template below under Template.
Rename that template as Your Last Name Professional Paper Worksheet.docx. This must be saved as a Microsoft Word document (.docx). Save it to your own computer or flash drive in a location where you will be able to retrieve it later. Type your assignment directly on the saved document. Save your work often.
View the Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet Tutorial [LINK] (Links to an external site.).
In the NR351 Announcements, locate the announcement entitled IMPORTANT: Assigned Article for Weeks 4 & 6 Assignments. In this announcement you will find:
The link to the assigned article (you must be logged into the Chamberlain Library before clicking the link). Download this article in PDF format to your own computer for use in this assignment. Read the entire article once downloaded and saved.
The location of the required sentence for the quotation and citation.
The location of the required sentence for paraphrasing and citation.
This assignment must use the required article and sentences stated in the announcement described above to complete the following items:
Reference for the assigned journal article,
Quotation with citation,
Paraphrased area with citation, and
Assigned article summary.
Each of required items above is clearly described on the Professional Paper Worksheet Template. Page numbers for resources are provided on the template for your use.
The Assigned Article Summary that you write must be 175-200 words. The Summary must contain at least one short quotation, several paraphrased areas, and appropriately formatted citations.
When your Professional Paper Worksheet Assignment is completed, save and close the completed template. Click the Submit button at the top of this page to upload your completed assignment.
Template
Professional Paper Worksheet Template [LINK] (Links to an external site.)
Best Practices
Please use your browser's File setting to save or print this page.
Use the template provided. Points will be deducted for incorrect or no template used.
Contact your instructor with any questions.
Scholarly Sources and Citations
Cite and reference the required article in APA format
**Academic Integrity**
Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.
By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment.
NR351 Transitions in Professional Nursing
Week 6 Assignment
Professional Paper
Turnitin is now more closely integrated with Canvas. Overall, you will find Turnitin assignments easier to use, but the steps to submit an assignment have changed somewhat. Directions are as follows:
1. Click the orange “Submit Assignment” button at the top of the page to open the upload window.
2. Click on “Choose File” to select your assignment file you want to upload.
3. Check the box to agree to the Turnitin End-User License Agreement.
4. Click “Submit Assignment.”
5. Your Turnitin report will be visible in the “Grades” section of your course.
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Please refer to the pages below for more information about these changes.
• Turnitin Submitting a Paper (Links to an external site.) explains how to submit a file.
• Turnitin Assignment Student View (Links to an external site.) lets you submit a paper, then view feedback on the file you have submitted.
• Turnitin Viewing Instructor Feedback (Links to an external site.) helps you view your instructor feedback.
Please contact your instructor if you have any questions.
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to allow the learner to demonstrate good organization, appropriate scholarly writing, and correct APA formatting in writing a professional paper.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 3: Demonstrate effective communication and interprofessional collaboration in professional decision-making. (POs 3, 4)
CO 4: Apply concepts of ethics and professionalism to nursing practice, nursing roles, and academic development. (POs 5, 6)
Late Assignment Policy
If the assignment is not submitted by due date, a late deduction will be applied. See rubric below.
Directions
Carefully read these directions and the grading rubric below.
Download the required template below under Template.
Rename that template as Your Last Name Professional Paper.docx. This must be saved as a Microsoft Word document (.docx). Save it to your own computer or flash drive in a location where you will be able to retrieve it later. Type your assignment directly on the saved document. Save your work often.
View the Week 6 Professional Paper Tutorial [LINK] (Links to an external site.).
In the NR351 Announcements, locate the announcement entitled IMPORTANT: Assigned Article for Weeks 4 & 6 Assignments. In this announcement you will find:
The link to the assigned article (you must be logged into the Chamberlain Library before clicking the link). Download this article in PDF format to your own computer for use in this assignment. Read the entire article once downloaded and saved.
The location of the required sentence for the quotation and citation.
The location of the required sentence for paraphrasing and citation.
NOTE: This is the same article used for the Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet.
This assignment must use the required article stated in the announcement described above to complete the following items:
Title Page
Introduction
Explain that this paper is a summary of the assigned article
Explain that the impact of the article contents on your own future practice will be presented
Length of Introduction must be 50-75 words
Assigned Article Summary
Clearly summarize the major content of the assigned article. This should be an improved version of your Week 4 submission.
One or two short quotations with citations (must include the assigned sentence for quotation)
Several paraphrased areas with citations (must include the assigned sentence for paraphrasing)
Length must be 175-200 words
Impact of Assigned Article Content on Future Practice
Clearly state how learning from the assigned article will impact your future practice
Must be your own ideas about the impact of the article on your future nursing practice
Use first person in this section
No citations are needed in this section
Length must be 125-150 words
Conclusion
Write a concise summary of the main points of the paper
Provide a concluding statement
Length must be 75-100 words
Reference for the assigned article should be a revised version of the Week 4 reference improved based on your instructor’s Week 4 feedback. Include the following:
Author(s)
Year
Article title
Journal name
Volume number
Issue number
Page numbers
Parentheses
Double line spacing
Hanging indent
DOI if available
Each of required items above is clearly described on the Professional Paper Template and Rubric (below on this page).
When your Week 6 Professional Paper Assignment is completed, save and close the completed template. Click the Submit button at the top of this page to upload your completed assignment.
Template
Professional Paper Worksheet Template [LINK] (Links to an external site.)
Best Practices
Please use your browser's File setting to save or print this page.
Use the template provided. Points will be deducted for incorrect or no template used.
Contact your instructor with any questions.
Scholarly Sources and Citations
Cite and reference the required article in APA format
**Academic Integrity**
Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.
By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment.
NR351 Transitions in Professional Nursing
Week 2 Quiz
Question 1Enter your instructor’s contact information:
1. First and last name:
2. Phone number:
3. Email address:
Question 2Where are the announcements in NR351?
In the Syllabus
Tab on the left side of course pages (Course Navigation Menu)
In the Modules
There are no announcements in NR351
Question 3What textbooks are required for NR351?
APA Manual and Masters textbook
APA Manual and Weber & Kelly textbook
Masters textbook and Weber & Kelly textbook
There are no textbooks for NR351
Question 4Where are the links to the Meet & Greet webinar and recording found in NR351?
In the Syllabus
In an Announcement
In the Week 1 Module
In the Grades area
Question 5Where is the Integrity Matters module located?
In the Syllabus
At the top of the Modules page
In the Week 2 Module
On the Scavenger Hunt Assignment page
Question 6 Where is the Course Tour located?
In the Week 1 Module
In the Syllabus
There is no Course Tour
In the Start Here tile or area
Question 7 How do you find the Webliography?
Click on Modules, then Textbooks and Resources
Click on the Resources tile or tab, then scroll to Program Resources
Click on the Resources tile or tab, then click on Library link under University Resources
Click on the Webliography link in the Syllabus
Question 8 Where are APA Resources located? (Select all that apply)
On the Resources page under Program Resources
In the Masters textbook
In the Course Tour
APA Academic Writer in the Chamberlain Library
Question 9 What is the key word from the Meet & Greet webinar from this current session?
Question 10 Type a question here for your instructor that would help you to better understand NR351.
Your instructor will answer your question in Assignment Comments.
NR351 Transitions in Professional Nursing
Week 4 Quiz
Question 1I have carefully read the directions, template, and rubric for the Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet assignment.
True
False
Question 2 I have downloaded and saved the assigned article.
True
False
Question 3 I have read the entire assigned article.
True
False
Question 4I have reviewed APA format resources to help me with the reference, quotation, paraphrasing, and citations.
True
False
Question 5In the text box below, ask at least one question you have regarding APA formatting for this assignment:
Question 6Which of the following areas have you started for the Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet assignment? Select all that apply.
Assigned Article Summary
Paraphrase of the assigned sentence for paraphrasing and citation
Quotation of the assigned sentence for quotation and citation
Reference for the assigned article
Question 7Which of the following areas have you completed for the Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet assignment? Select all that apply.
Assigned Article Summary
Paraphrase of the assigned sentence for paraphrasing and citation
Quotation of the assigned sentence for quotation and citation
Reference for the assigned article
Question 8 In the text box below, ask any questions you have regarding the Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet assignment. If you do not have questions, share your thoughts about this assignment and how your instructor can help you to do well. Thank you.
NR351 Transitions in Professional Nursing
Week 6 Quiz
Question 1I have carefully read the directions, template, and rubric for the Week 6 Professional Paper assignment.
True
False
Question 2I have downloaded and saved the Week 6 Professional Paper Template.
True
False
Question 3I have viewed my instructor’s feedback in the Grades area of NR351 on my Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet.
True
False
Question 4In the text box below, ask at least one question you have regarding your instructor’s feedback on your Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet so that you can make improvements for your Week 6 Professional Paper:
Question 5I have reviewed APA format resources to help me with the reference, quotation, paraphrasing, and citations after receiving feedback on my Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet.
True
False
Question 6In the text box below, ask at least one question you have regarding APA formatting for this assignment:
Question 7Which of the following areas have you started for the Week 6 Professional Paper assignment? Select all that apply.
Title Page
Introduction
Assigned Article Summary
Quotation and Citation
Paraphrasing and Citation
Impact of Assigned Article Content on Future Practice
Conclusion
Reference for the Assigned Article
Question 8Which of the following areas have you completed for the Week 6 Professional Paper assignment? Select all that apply.
Title Page
Introduction
Assigned Article Summary
Quotation and Citation
Paraphrasing and Citation
Impact of Assigned Article Content on Future Practice
Conclusion
Reference for the Assigned Article
Question 9In the text box below, ask any questions you have regarding the Week 6 Professional Paper assignment. If you do not have questions, share your thoughts about this assignment and how your instructor can help you to do well. Thank you.
