Week 2 project
Professional
Development Plan
In a Microsoft Word document of 5–6 pages formatted in APA
style, develop a strategic plan to aid your transition into the role of a
professional nurse. In your paper:
Discuss factors influencing your decision to obtain a BSN
degree.
Discuss how the role of the baccalaureate differs from your
current role.
Describe new opportunities that may be available after
degree completion.
Examine one of the two models of socialization discussed in
your readings and place yourself in one of the stages. Give your rationale for
that placement. If none of the models or stages fits your experience, create
your own model (or stage).
Identify two professional short-term goals.
Identify two professional long-term goals.
Expound upon the challenges and barriers you face in pursuit
of your short- and long-term goals.
Identify mentors and support systems to aid you in
overcoming challenges and barriers necessary to achieve goals.
On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA
format.
Use this APA Citation Helper as a convenient reference for
properly citing resources.
This handout will provide you the details of formatting your
essay using APA style.
You may create your essay in this APA-formatted template.
