Assignment: 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.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.