develop a strategic plan to aid your transition into the role of a professional nurse.

In a Microsoft Word document of 4-5 pages formatted in APA style, develop a strategic plan to aid your transition into the role of a professional nurse. In your paper, address each of the following criteria:

Discuss factors influencing your decision to obtain a BSN degree.

Discuss how the role of the baccalaureate differs from your current role.

• Describe new opportunities that may be available after degree completion.
• Examine one of the two models of socialization discussed in your readings and place yourself in one of the stages.
• Provide your rationale for that placement.
• If none of the models or stages fits your experience, create your own model (or stage).

Identify two professional short-term goals.

• Identify two professional long-term goals.
• Expound upon the challenges and barriers you face in pursuit of your short- and long-term goals.