Week 8 Discussion: Your Nursing Destiny (graded) No unread replies.11 reply. Purpose This week’s graded topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO). CO 5: Develops a plan for continued personal and professional development through enrollment in graduate education, continuing education programs, certification attainment, professional reading and participation in professional organizations’ and service to the community. (PO#5) Due Date • During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Saturday the end of the assigned week): o Posts in the discussion at least two times, and o Posts in the discussion on two different days Points Possible 50 points Directions • Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students: o Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week o Integrate outside scholarly sources when required o Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor o Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner • Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers. • Best Practices include: o Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor. o Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts. o Select different classmates for your reply each week. Discussion Questions Now that each one of you is very close to completing this major accomplishment in your nursing career, please share your professional development plans to keep up to date in your chosen specialty and nursing in general. • In what professional nursing organizations do you currently participate? HOMECARE VISITING NURSING • What organizations might you think about participating in for the future? INTENSIVE CARE UNIT • What nursing certifications are you considering? • How might consideration of continuing your education to pursue a graduate degree fit into your future plans? Grading To view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the discussion board title and then Show Rubric. See Syllabus for Grading Rubric Definitions.
