Write a 7 pages professional development plan for your career as an MSN-prepared nurse. The professional development plan should include the following:

•           A brief introductory paragraph that clearly states the purpose of the paper.

•           A description of your specific area of focus in nursing education, the position that you wish to obtain, and the educator competencies that you will need as an MSNprepared nurse.

•           A statement of your specific professional goals (a minimum of three) and discussion of their relationship to your nurse educator philosophy.

•           A brief description of any additional forces (social, economic, political, institutional) that may influence your nursing education role.

•           An analysis of how you will carry out scholarship activities as an MSN-prepared nurse and a specific plan for scholarship based on a model.

•           A discussion of specific ways (a minimum of two) that you will develop a leadership role related to your practice of choice.

Additional Requirements

•           The paper should be double spaced in Microsoft Word.

•           Page length is 7 pages, not including a title page and a reference page.

•           Use APA-formatted subheadings to indicate major topic areas in the paper.

•           Use correct APA format, including a title page, page numbers, and correct citations and references.

•           Use any 12-point APA approved font.

•           Your paper should be free of grammar and spelling errors that distract from content.

•           Use a minimum of nine peer-reviewed sources that are less than five years old.

•           Citations and references are to be in correct APA format.

• Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

•           Competency 2: Analyze professionally established nurse educator competencies and models to integrate best practices for diversity and classroom management.

◦ Describe area of focus as a nurse educator, associated educator competencies, and professional goals in relation to nurse educator philosophy.

•           Competency 3: Apply knowledge of legal and ethical issues relevant to higher education and nursing education. ◦ Assess abilities to meet goals, achieve professional development, and maintain ethical practices.

•           Competency 4: Articulate how nurse educators serve as change agents and leaders to help advance nursing education and nursing practice based on diverse population needs.

◦ Describe forces (social, economic, political, institutional) that may influence teaching and learning in nursing.

•           Competency 5: Develop a plan for engaging in scholarship in an established area of expertise.

◦ Develop a leadership and scholarship plan that includes analyses of how scholarship and leadership activities will be demonstrated in the nurse educator role.

◦ Develop specific plans for professional growth that identify any additional education, certifications, or training to be acquired.

•           Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations of a nursing education professional.

◦ Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

◦ Correctly format the paper, citations, and references using APA style.