Blog – Strategies for Empowerment
As I begin my DNP journey, I reflect on the strategies that have supported my success both academically and professionally. One strategy that has truly empowered me is structured time management. In my role as a nurse leader, organizing schedules and meeting deadlines are part of my daily routine. I apply the same approach to my studies using digital tools like Google Calendar and Trello. These help me map out assignment due dates, schedule reading time, and prioritize tasks. For example, I block out Sunday evenings strictly for coursework, allowing me to stay consistent and reduce last-minute stress. This structure helps me remain engaged and focused. Kuo, Belland, and Kuo (2017) emphasize the value of blogging and reflection in collaborative learning—something I can only do well when my time is managed effectively.
One strategy I have not yet used but want to explore is peer collaboration. I’m naturally an independent learner, and in the past, I have preferred to work alone. However, I recognize that working with classmates can bring fresh perspectives and strengthen understanding. For instance, setting up a small peer group for weekly check-ins could help me process readings more deeply and encourage accountability. This type of collaborative learning can also support the development of a stronger scholarly voice and improve the synthesis of complex material, both of which are essential at the doctoral level (Walden University, n.d.-b). As someone who values structure, adding collaboration will challenge me to grow in new ways while still staying focused.
Additionally, I plan to start using citation management tools like Zotero. I have always handled references manually, which can be time-consuming and prone to error. Using tools to organize and format citations will streamline my writing process and help ensure APA accuracy (Walden University, n.d.-a). Expanding my toolbox with collaborative and tech-based strategies will support my success in the DNP program.
References
Kuo, Y.-C., Belland, B. R., & Kuo, Y.-T. (2017). Learning through blogging: students’ perspectives in collaborative blog-enhanced learning communities. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 20(2), 37–50. https://www.jstor.org/stable/90002162
Walden University. (n.d.-a). Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) practicum manual. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/dnp-practicum-manual
Walden University. (n.d.-b). Nursing field experience: Steps to practicum success. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/nursing-field
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Blog – Strategies for Empowerment
In this course, you will produce a series of Blog entries to be shared with your colleagues. Blogs help facilitate a meaningful and more informal classroom environment—one that fosters dialogue, interaction, and the dissemination of ideas in a functional platform (Kuo et al., 2017). Blogs also promote community-building and a collaborative learning approach through the sharing of ideas. Although this blog may function somewhat like a discussion, it’s aim is to be more open-ended and informal in terms of sharing perspectives, thoughts, and experiences on a given prompt.
Blog – Strategies for Empowerment
For this first Blog, you will reflect on your academic and professional experiences and write about strategies you have employed, or would like to employ, to help empower you to succeed as an online doctoral student.
Reference:
Kuo, Y.-C., Belland, B. R., & Kuo, Y.-T. (2017). Learning through blogging: Students’ perspectives in collaborative blog-enhanced learning communities. Educational Technology and Society, 20(2), 37–50.
To prepare:
• Review the Writing Strategies Resources found in this week’s Learning Resources.
o OASIS. (n.d.). Citations: OverviewLinks to an external site. [Multimedia]. Walden University. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations
o OASIS. (n.d.). Discussion postsLinks to an external site.. Walden University. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/discussionpost
o OASIS. (n.d.). Respond to the assignment promptLinks to an external site. [Interactive guide]. Walden University. https://academics.waldenu.edu/oasis/assignment-prompt
o OASIS. (n.d.). Scholarly voiceLinks to an external site.. Walden University. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlyvoice
o OASIS. (n.d.). Scholarly writing: Writing at the graduate levelLinks to an external site. [Multimedia]. Walden University. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarly#s-lg-box-2804295
o OASIS. (n.d.). SynthesisLinks to an external site.. Walden University. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/synthesis
• Review the Walden DNP Resources found in this week’s Learning Resources.
o Walden University. (n.d.). Nursing practicum: Steps to practicum successLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/nursing-field
o Walden University. (n.d.). Walden University student catalogLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/catalog/doctor-nursing-practice
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• Reflect on any strategies you have used (academically and/or professionally) in the past that empowered you in one or more of the following areas: planning, time management, studying, or effective technology use, and consider how these strategies may help ensure your success in your program of study and in completing your DNP degree requirements.
• Consider any strategies you have not yet used and why. Consider how these strategies may be beneficial to you, given your personal strengths and areas in need of improvement. Be specific and provide examples.
Address the following in your Blog entry:
• Describe at least one strategy you have used (academically and/or professionally) in the past that empowered you in one or more of the following areas: planning, time management, studying, or effective technology use, and explain how this strategy may help ensure your success in your program of study and in completing your DNP degree requirements. Be specific and provide examples.
• Describe at least one strategy you have not yet used and explain why. Explain how this strategy may be beneficial to you, given your personal strengths and areas in need of improvement. Be specific and provide examples.