The purpose of the assignment is to demonstrate your working knowledge of APA format by writing a paper.
The doctoral learning process is uniquely autonomous. It is important to develop individual plans for success and to use personal strategies to reach your goals.
Directions:
In 750-1,000 words, construct a paper that addresses the following.
Discuss learning experiences one may face prior to the doctoral learning experience. Support your discussion with scholarly evidence.
Research the autonomous nature of doctoral learning. Discuss how doctoral programs and learning skills and strategies employed when completing them is different than other learning experience.
Discuss how the “Doctor of Nursing Orientation Webinar” can help to prepare you for your program.
Conduct a literature review of five scholarly articles related to strategies for success in doctoral programs.
Based on your research, discuss specific strategies you recommend when developing a plan for successful completion of a doctoral program.
General Requirements:
When writing this paper, ensure you are speaking from a formal standpoint and are not using I-statements.
Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
Stress relief and self-care has been at the front of all healthcare, especially since the beginning of the pandemic. In the midst of overwhelming factors such as work, school, and family, I always attempt to stay optimistic. I find that self-reflection is always the start of self-care. Self-reflection includes knowing what increased stress looks like and what ways can reduce the stress. There are many times that the things around you cannot be controlled therefore knowing and being positive will assist in reducing stressors. Self-Care is undervalued however is needed. A few tips that I have used and have also passed on to peers include; focusing on yourself (it is ok to me selfish), leave your phone turned off for a few hours, get a massage, take a bubble bath, exercise, read a book, take the time to express your feelings with others, focus on what is going well, identify a few personal goals and try to reach them, share a few laughs and smile! One of the major adjustments I made recently is not looking at work emails while I am home. I feel that even with such a small change, I am already less stressed. Self-Care gives you the chance to replenish because “an empty tank will take you nowhere”.
Advocating for mental health is on the rise. According to the World Health Organization, self-care encompasses mental health and physical health. Self-care plays an important role in everyday choices such as healthy eating, exercising, and sleeping adequately. Furthermore, self care also is exhibited in making informed decisions.
I know I may find myself having a challenging time in the beginning attempting to find balance, especially working night shift, however with practice and a planned schedule, I believe I can work through these challenges.
World Health Organization. (2019, April 2). Self-care can be an effective part of National Health Systems. World Health Organization. Retrieved February 20, 2022, from https://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/self-care-national-health-systems/en/#:~:text=What%20is%20meant%20by%20%E2%80%9Cself,a%20health%2Dcare%20provider.%E2%80%9D
