Developing an Academic and Professional Network
Name: S.T.
Title: Mental Health Practitioner
Organization: Private Mental Health Practice
Academic or Professional: Professional
Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:
Notes:
Connecting with Mr. S.T. professionally creates and presents new opportunities for me to grow and succeed both in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse. I selected Mr. S.T. to be a part of my academic and professional network as he is already an established mental healthcare practitioner in the private sector. He has gained a lot of experience in the field, and I expect to learn a lot from him in both private client management and in growing my personal brand in mental healthcare. Additionally, I believe that having Mr. S.T. in my professional network, will create a connection in the market and support my career launch.
NETWORK MEMBER 2
Name: R. N.
Title: Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS)/Mental Health Specialist
Organization: Mental Health Counseling Services (MHCS)
Academic or Professional: Professional
Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:
Notes:
I have selected Randi Norby as an individual who will much support my success in the MSN programs and as a practicing nurse because I believe her experience and education in nursing and mental health make her an appropriate mentor. Ms. Randi Norby has almost three decades of experience as a nurse, a clinician, and a mental health professional. She is well experienced in mental health, especially in children and adolescents, a field I am interested in. Her overall experience and knowledge in the nursing and mental health fields make her an excellent mentor I will link up with throughout my academic and practice journey. In-service nurse mentoring is evidently both beneficial to the mentor and the mentee and creates opportunities to improve the skills and roles of the nurse in practice (Hoover et al., 2020). Therefore, through a professional connection with Ms. Randi Norby, I expect my overall skills and knowledge, both academically and in practice, to improve.
NETWORK MEMBER 3
Name: Dr. B. P., PhD, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, FNAP
Title: Clinical Professor
Organization: University of Minnesota
Academic or Professional: Academic
Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:
Notes:
I believe my success in the MSN programs and as a practicing nurse will require professional and academic assistance and networking. Dr. Barbara Peterson is an individual I choose to guide and support me in my learning and practice. I selected Dr. Barbara Peterson as she presents what I aim to achieve. Although she is a professor from a different university, she still presents as an individual I will look up to throughout my learning and professional life. Dr. Barbara Peterson is a Certified Nurse Specialist in Psychiatry and also holds a Ph.D. in mental health with research interests in child and adolescent mental health which is applicable in nursing education and practice. She also holds various awards in mental health. I believe that there is a lot to learn from her experience, both in her professional and academic capacities.
NETWORK MEMBER 4
Name: Dr. A. C.
Title: Core Faculty/ Professor
Organization: Walden University
Academic or Professional: Academic
Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:
Notes:
I selected Dr. Amber Cook as an individual who will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse because of her academic excellence and contributions both in nursing education and nursing practice. Dr. Amber is an example to emulate in nursing practice and academia as she started with an Associate in Science in Nursing (ASN), progressed to her BSN, then MSN, and finally, the FNP level. She also holds other qualifications such as an MSc. in Palliative Care, graduate certifications for qualifying as a Clinical Aspects of Hospice and Palliative Care, and Principles and Practice of Hospice and Palliative Care. She also has great research interests and has published articles with a focus on delirium and diabetes care. Nursing research is important as it supports nursing students’ understanding of professional values in practices as well as informs their practice for better patient outcomes (Poorchangizi et al., 2019). Dr. Cook has extensive work, practice, and tutor experience in various nursing and mental health settings and awards; therefore, I believe her guidance and mentorship will propel me toward excellence.
References
Hoover, J., Koon, A. D., Rosser, E. N., & Rao, K. D. (2020). Mentoring the working nurse: a scoping review. In Human Resources for Health (Vol. 18, Issue 1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-020-00491-x
Poorchangizi, B., Borhani, F., Abbaszadeh, A., Mirzaee, M., & Farokhzadian, J. (2019). The importance of professional values from nursing students’ perspective. BMC Nursing, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-019-0351-1
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Question 
I have identified and secured the participation of the following academic (at least two) and professional (at least two) individuals and/or teams to form the basis of my network. This network will help me to clarify my vision for success and will help guide me now and in the future.
Developing an Academic and Professional Network
Directions: Complete the information below for each member of your network. For more than four entries repeat the items below with details of your additional network member(s) in the ‘ADDITIONAL NETWORK MEMBERS’ section.
As you begin your journey toward achieving your academic and professional goals, you have a great opportunity to network with academics and professionals who can help ensure you do not travel alone. This network can help to clarify your own vision for success and can help guide you now and in the future. To paraphrase Donne, no one is an island.
Begin creating an academic and professional network by identifying which academic and professional connections and resources you need to collaborate with to succeed in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
RESOURCES
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WEEKLY RESOURCES
To Prepare:
Consider individuals, departments, teams, and/or resources within Walden University and within your profession that you believe can support your academic and professional success.
Identify at least two academic and at least two professional individuals, colleagues, or teams that might help you succeed in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.