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Week 1- Part 1: My Academic and Professional Success Plan
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NURS 6003: Transition to
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Academic and Professional Network
I wholeheartedly agree with the African proverb “It takes a village,” while they were
talking about raising their children, I have found it to be true with just about everything in life.
As I embark on my Master's degree to open the door to a new career, I am equal parts fearful and
motivated. I envision myself be a pivotal part in my community and one day globally, helping
the millions of people suffering from various psychiatric disorders. The only way these dreams
can become a reality is with the guidance, support, and motivation form my Academic and
Professional Network, My Village.
Week 1 | Part 1: My Academic and Professional Network
Academic and Professional Network
NETWORK MEMBER 1
Name: Melissa Edwards
Title: Walden Graduate/MHNP
Organization: Pacific Coast Psychiatry
Academic or Professional: Academic and Professional
Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success
in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:
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I would not have embarked on this journey if it was not for Melissa. Melissa is the one
who informed me about the MHNP field and the program at Walden, two plus years ago, while
she was attending. She lit my fire! She shared her educational journey with me, and I cheered her
on, and now she will do the same for me with the exception she will have much more to offer
being she has completed her degree. Now she is a practicing MHNP who continues to inspire and
support me.
NETWORK MEMBER 2
Name: Ruth Carlstadt
Title: RN, MSN, Ph.D.
Organization: Mission Hospital- Laguna Beach
Academic or Professional: Academic
Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success
in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:
Ruth is a coworker/Charge Nurse in the ER, where I am currently employed and have
been for the past 15 years. I am classifying Ruth as academic support as she is a professional
student and an expert in APA and most importantly offered to be a part of my network/support
system. Ruth has encouraged me to not rely on PERRLA or Grammarly for APA formatting but
to learn it. As difficult as that task seems I trust it will only serve me on this academic journey
and in life.
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NETWORK MEMBER 3
Name: Farhad Nikoo
Title: MH-DNP, FNP
Organization: Progeny Psychiatry
Academic or Professional: Professional
Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success
in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:
Farhad is such an inspiring MHDNP; I aspire to have the work ethic, compassion, and
integrity he has as he evaluates and treats the acutely ill psychiatric patients that come to the ER.
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