Nursing Specialty Comparison Matrix

Nursing Specialty Comparison Matrix from Walden University's MSN program. Compares nursing roles, specialization choices, and professional organizations, with a personal justification and reflection on academic and career development.

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Nursing Specialty Comparison MatrixMaster of Science in Nursing Education, Walden UniversityFG006: Standards of PracticeFG006: SpecialtyStandards of Practice andProfessional DevelopmentWALDEN UNIVERSITYX hi'ijJjrrdtyiw. /Ihtykrr purptw,I have considered various options for my nursing specialty, including a close look at myselected (or currently preferred) specialty and second-preferred specialty. I have also

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developed a justification of my selected (or preferred) specialty. Lastly, I have examinedone professional organization related to my selected ar preferred specialty andconsidered how I can became a member of this organization.The results of my efforts are below.Directions: Complete Part 1 by comparing at least two nursing specialties, includingyour selected specialization and your second-preferred specialization. Identify eachspecialty and describe the focus and the role that graduates are prepared for. Identifyany other differentiators you feel are significant especially those that helped or mayhelp you reach a decision.Then, write a 2- to 3-paragraph justification statement justifying your reasons forchoosing your MSN specialization.Complete Part 1 by examining and identifying one professional organization related toyour selected or preferred specialty. Explain how you can become a member of thisorganization.Complete Part 2 by reflecting on how the Assessments in this Area of Expertise cancontribute to your academic and professional success and professional developmentgoals.All submissions must follow the conventions of scholarly writing. Properlyformatted APA citations and references must be provided where appropriate.Part 1: Comparison of Nursing SpecialtiesSelected NursingSpecializationSecond-Preferred NursingSpecializationFocus of specialtyMSN in Nursing EducationMSN in Nursing InformaticsrRole that graduates areprepared for/professionaltitles and positionsAs per WadenUniversity (n.d.), the MSN inAs per WadenUniversity (n.d.), the MSN in

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Nursing Education programcan prepare the nurse for rolessuch as:College nurse facultyAdministrative nursefaculty-Nursing professionaldevelopment specialistNursing instructor oreducator-Program coordinatorClinical practice andeducation specialistOrientation specialistNursing Informatics programcan prepare the nurse for rolessuch as:-Clinical analyst-Informatics nursespecialist-Director of clinicalinformatics-Nurse educator/instructor-ConsultantChief nursinginformatics officer-Associate professor/professor-Manager of clinicalinformatics-Clinical applicationsspecialistSpecializationdifferentiatorsThe MSN in NursingEducation program focuses onbridging the gap to translateknowledge and skills intoThe MSN in NursingInformatics focuses onmerging nursing science withinformation management and
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