Directions: Complete Step 1 by writing 2-3 paragraphs in the space below comparing the nursing specialty (PSYCHIATRY AND FAMILY/ INTERNAL MEDICINE) you have selected or the one you prefer if your choice is still under consideration – to your second preference. Identify each specialty and describe the focus and the role that graduates are prepared for. Identify any other differentiators you feel are significant, especially those that helped or may help you reach a decision.

Complete Step 2 by writing a paragraph identifying and justifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization (PSYCHIATRY). Be sure to incorporate any feedback you received from colleagues in this weeks Discussion Forum.

Complete Step 3 by examining and identifying one professional organization related to your selected or preferred specialty. Explain how you can become a member of this organization.

Step 1: Comparison of Nursing Specialties

Use the space below to write 2-3 paragraphs comparing the nursing specialty you have selected or the one you prefer if your choice is still under consideration – to your second preference. Identify each specialty and describe the focus and the role that graduates are prepared for. Identify any other differentiators you feel are significant, especially those that helped or may help you reach a decision.

SPECIALTIES ARE: PSYCHIATRY AND FAMILY/ INTERNAL MEDICINE

Step 2: Justification of Nursing Specialty

Use the space below to write a paragraph identifying and justifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization (PSYCHIATRY). Be sure to incorporate any feedback you received from colleagues in this weeks Discussion Forum.

Step 3: Professional Organizations

Use the space below to identify and examine one professional organization related to your selected or preferred specialty. Explain how you can become a member of this organization.