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PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE PLAN (PEP) FOR NURSE IN MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCH
As you establish your goals and objectives for this course, you are committing to an organized plan that will frame your practicum experience in a clinical setting, including planned activities, assessment, and achievement of defined outcomes. In particular, they must address the categories of clinical reasoning, quality in your clinical specialty, and interpersonal collaborative practice.
For this Assignment, you will consider the areas you aim to focus on to gain practical experience as an advanced practice nurse. Then, you will develop a Practicum Experience Plan (PEP) containing the objectives you will fulfill in order to achieve your aims. In this practicum experience, when developing your goals and objectives, be sure to keep psychiatric assessment and diagnostic reasoning in mind.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCE
TO PREPARE
• Review your Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form you submitted last week and think about areas for which you would like to gain application-level experience and/or continued growth as an advanced practice nurse. How can your experiences in the practicum help you achieve these aims?
• Review the information related to developing objectives provided in this week’s Learning Resources. Your practicum learning objectives that you want to achieve during your practicum experience must be:
o Specific
o Measurable
o Attainable
o Results-focused
o Time-bound
o Reflective of the higher-order domains of Bloom’s taxonomy (i.e., application level and above)
Note: Please make sure your objectives are individualized and outlined in your Practicum Experience Plan (PEP). While you may add previous objectives to continue to work toward. You must have 3 new objectives for each class, each quarter.
• Discuss your professional aims and your proposed practicum objectives with your Preceptor to ascertain if the necessary resources are available at your practicum site.
• Select one nursing theory and one counseling/psychotherapy theory to best guide your clinical practice. Explain why you selected these theories. Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
• Create a timeline of practicum activities that demonstrates how you plan to meet these goals and objectives based on your practicum requirements.
ASSIGNMENT
Record the required information in each area of the Practicum Experience Plan template, including two (2) pages practicum learning objectives you will use to facilitate your learning during the practicum experience.
BY DAY 7
Rubric
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Criteria Ratings Pts
THIS WILL BE COMPLETE BY ME.
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Record the required information in each area of the Practicum Experience Plan (PEP), including three (3) individualized Practicum Learning Objectives you will use to facilitate your learning during the Practicum experience. Part 1: Quarter/Term/Year and Contact Information: ᵒ Identify Quarter/Term/Year:ᵒ Identify Student Contact Information, including: Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip, Home Phone, Work Phone, Cell Phone, Fax, and Walden University Email ᵒ Identify Preceptor Contact Information, including: Name, Organization, Street Address, City, State, Zip, Work Phone, Cell Phone, Fax, and Professional/Work Email. 5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and clearly identifies the Quarter/Term/Year, all Student Contact Information, and all Preceptor Contact Information. 4 to >3.5 pts
Good
The response identifies the Quarter/Term/Year, and at least 90% of Student Contact Information and Preceptor Contact Information. 3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
The response identifies the Quarter/Term/Year, and at least 80% of Student Contact Information and Preceptor Contact Information. 3 to >0 pts
Poor
The response is inaccurate, incomplete, or is missing identification of the Quarter/Term/Year and/or less than 80% of Student Contact Information, and Preceptor Contact Information.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Part 2: Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives: Explain three Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives that address your self-assessment of the skills found in the Clinical Skills Self-Assessment, are SMART (i.e., Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-focused, Time-focused), and meet the requirements for this course. Each Practicum Learning Objective must describe planned activities, mode of assessment, and PRAC course outcome(s) addressed for the skills you would like to improve from your self-assessment. Select one nursing theory and one counseling/psychotherapy theory to best guide your clinical practice, explaining these 2 chosen theories with supporting evidenced-based literature. 75 to >68.0 pts
Excellent
The response clearly, accurately, and thoroughly explains three (3) Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives that address the self-assessment of the skills found in the Clinical Skills Self-Assessment, are SMART (i.e., Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-focused, Time-focused), and meet the requirements for this course. … For each Learning Objective, the response clearly, accurately, and thoroughly describes planned activities, mode of assessment, and PRAC course outcome(s) addressed for the skills to be improved from the self-assessment. … Clearly, accurately, and thoroughly explains 2 chosen theories (1 nursing and 1 counseling/psychotherapy) to guide clinical practice with supporting literature. 68 to >59.0 pts
Good
The response accurately explains three (3) Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives that address the self-assessment of the skills found in the Clinical Skills Self-Assessment, are SMART (i.e., Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-focused, Time-focused), and meet the requirements for this course. … For each Learning Objective, the response accurately describes planned activities, mode of assessment, and PRAC course outcome(s) addressed for the skills to be improved from the self-assessment. … Response accurately but briefly explains 2 chosen theories (1 nursing and 1 counseling/psychotherapy) to guide clinical practice with supporting literature. 59 to >52.0 pts
Fair
The response somewhat vaguely explains three (3) Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives that address the self-assessment of the skills found in the Clinical Skills Self-Assessment, are SMART (i.e., Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-focused, Time-focused), and meet the requirements for this course. … For each Learning Objective, the response somewhat vaguely describes planned activities, mode of assessment, and PRAC course outcome(s) addressed for the skills to be improved from the self-assessment. … Response vaguely explains 2 chosen theories (1 nursing and 1 counseling/psychotherapy) or one theory is missing in discussion to guide clinical practice with supporting literature. 52 to >0 pts
Poor
The response inaccurately or incompletely explains three (3) Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives that address the self-assessment of the skills found in the Clinical Skills Self-Assessment, are SMART (i.e., Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-focused, Time-focused), and meet the requirements for this course. … For each Learning Objective, the response has a vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete or missing descriiption of planned activities, mode of assessment, and PRAC course outcome(s) addressed for the skills to be improved from the self-assessment. … Response inaccurately or incompletely explains 2 chosen theories (1 nursing and 1 counseling/psychotherapy) or no theories are discussed to guide clinical practice with supporting literature.
75 pts
THIS ALSO
WILL BE COMPLETE BY ME.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 3: Projected Timeline/Schedule: Describe your Practicum timeline/schedule, including: ᵒ Number of weekly hours projected to work on your Practicum ᵒ Number of weekly hours for Professional Development ᵒ Number of weekly hours for Practicum Project Per the Practicum guidelines, you may use no more than one-third of your hours for your Practicum Project. 15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
The response includes a clear, accurate, and thorough descriiption of the Practicum timeline/schedule, including number of weekly hours projected to work on the Practicum, number of weekly hours for Professional Development, and number of weekly hours for Practicum Project that does not exceed one-third of your total Practicum hours. 13 to >11.0 pts
Good
The response includes an accurate descriiption of the Practicum timeline/schedule, including number of weekly hours projected to work on the Practicum, number of weekly hours for Professional Development, and number of weekly hours for Practicum Project that does not exceed one-third of your total Practicum hours. 11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
The response includes a somewhat vague descriiption of the Practicum timeline/schedule, including number of weekly hours projected to work on the Practicum, number of weekly hours for Professional Development, and number of weekly hours for Practicum Project that does not exceed one-third of your total Practicum hours. 10 to >0 pts
Poor
The response includes a vague, incomplete and/or inaccurate or missing descriiption of the Practicum timeline/schedule, including number of weekly hours projected to work on the Practicum, number of weekly hours for Professional Development, and number of weekly hours for Practicum Project that does not exceed one-third of your total Practicum hours.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Written Expression and Formatting—English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation. 5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. 4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains a few (1–2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (3–4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
THIS IS A TEMPLATE FOR THIS PARTICULAR ASSIGNMENT YOUR WRITING,FOCUS ON THE SMART GOALS,OBJECTIVES ACCORDING TO THE RUBRIC.
Practicum Experience Plan TEMPLATE
Practicum Experience Plan TEMPLATE
Practicum Experience Plan TEMPLATE
Practicum Experience Plan TEMPLATE
Practicum Experience Plan TEMPLATE
Be sure to include a 7th edition APA Title page
Overview:
Your Practicum experience includes working in a clinical setting that will help you gain the knowledge and skills needed as an advanced practice nurse. In your practicum experience, you will develop a practicum plan that sets forth objectives to frame and guide your practicum experience.
As part of your Practicum Experience Plan, you will not only plan for your learning in your practicum experience but also work through various patient visits with focused notes as well as one (1) journal entry.
Complete each section below.
Part 2: Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives
Refer to the instructions in Week 2 to create individualized practicum learning objectives that meet the requirements for this course. These objectives should be aligned specifically to your Practicum experience. Your objectives should address your self-assessment of the skills found in the “PMHNP Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form” you completed in Week
ONE, WHICH YOU WILL FIND BELOW THIS TEMPLATE
As you develop your individualized practicum learning objective, be sure to write them using the SMART format. Use the resources found in Week 2 to guide your development. Once you review your resources, continue and complete the following. Note: Please make sure each of your objectives are connected to your self-assessment. Also, consider that you will need to demonstrate how you are advancing your knowledge in the clinical specialty.
** YOU MUST HAVE 3 NEW OBJECTIVES EACH QUARTER. You may include previous practicum objectives; however, you still must have 3 new objectives for your current course.
Objective 1: (Note: this objective should relate to a specific skill you would like to improve from your self-assessment) Look at your self-assessment and determine which area you want to improve. Keep in mind that your goal must follow SMART goal format.
Planned Activities: Review the skills assessment checklist in week 1 resources. Each area has activities to demonstrate that you improved that skill area.
Mode of Assessment: (Note: Verification will be documented in Meditrek). Include specifically where in Meditrek you will document that you met the above goal. Example: patient logs, preceptor evaluation etc..
PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed: These are found in your syllabus and should be the exact outcomes listed see below for examples.
• (for example) Develop professional plans in advanced nursing practice for the practicum experience
• (for example) Assess advanced practice nursing skills for strengths and opportunities
Objective 2: (Note: this objective should relate to a specific skill you would like to improve from your self-assessment)
Planned Activities:
Mode of Assessment: (Note: Verification will be documented in Meditrek)
PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:
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Objective 3: (Note: this objective should relate to a specific skill you would like to improve from your self-assessment)
Planned Activities:
Mode of Assessment: (Note: Verification will be documented in Meditrek)
PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:
Smart Goals TEMPLATE
Specific
The action you plan to take should provide a clear vision of what you plan to accomplish.
Measurable
It is vital to develop measurable actions in order to track progress and determine when you have met your goal.
Attainable
Goals should not be too far out of reach. Consider what potential barriers you may encounter.
Relevant
Is the action you have proposed in your goal relevant to your course/practicum?
Time-bound
Goals should have a set time to be measured. This time should be no later than week 10 of your practicum.
Below are examples of smart goals. However, when you write your goals use first person “I will establish”. Furthermore, do not copy the goals below these are examples to get you started thinking about what you want to accomplish and how you want to do so.
Learning Goal:
The student will establish knowledge of psychotherapy by participating in 10 psychotherapy sessions with clients who suffer from a mood disorder by week 8 of practicum.
Objectives:
1. Student will demonstrate competency by completing initial psychiatric evaluation with 10 clients to determine appropriate diagnosis.
2. Student will identify three appropriate psychotherapy interventions to utilize with those who have a mood disorder.
3. Student will develop two to three clinical treatment goals for 10 clients who have a mood disorder.
Learning Goal:
The student will establish knowledge of lethality assessments by observing 10 lethality assessments in the clinical setting by week 6 of the practicum experience.
Objectives:
1. Student will describe three warning signs of lethality risk.
2. Student will collect local community crisis resources available.
3. Student will take part in developing a client safety plan.
Clinical Skills Self-Assessment THAT WAS COMPLETED IN WEEK ONE BY MYSELF
Introduction
During my clinical experiences thus far, I have engaged in an array of responsibilities and encounters that have progressively honed my aptitudes in patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment strategy development, and compassionate interaction. This introspective appraisal will offer a disciplined structure to thoughtfully inspect my abilities and shortcomings in these territories. It will likewise steer me in devising a targeted plan to further enhance my clinical skills and guarantee that I am well-equipped to deliver top-notch, evidence-driven care for my patients, tailored to their individual needs through both small and significant changes in tone and complexity of expression.
Summary of strengths:
My greatest strength as a student nurse practitioner working in the field of mental health and psychiatry lies in my capability to empathize deeply with patients and cultivate robust therapeutic alliances. I understand that individuals experiencing mental health challenges regularly feel alienated and misunderstood, so I strive to generate a safe and accommodating environment where they feel heard and valued. This profound empathy allows me to relate to patients on a personal level, fostering trust and candor, which are integral to effective treatment. Also building strong, therapeutic relationships with patients is absolutely crucial in mental health care. My ability to connect with individuals on a personal level and establish trust can notably impact their recovery journey. Furthermore, my commitment to staying abreast with the latest advances in mental health care ensures that I can provide evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to each unique patient’s needs which I’m sure I will get from my clinical and thereafter.
Opportunities for growth:
I assert that progress is an unstoppable and perpetual phenomenon. Furthermore, despite my existing nursing experience, I am confident that this new opportunity will significantly enhance my career. I am committed to pursuing any endeavor that would enable me to achieve the highest level of personal growth, thereby empowering me to bring about profound transformations in the lives of my patients.
Goal: After this eleven-week course I will Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, which should include taking a history, evaluating the patient’s mental health, and determining the level of risk involved.
Objective: During the mental exam that my preceptor is performing, I will develop a comprehensive understanding of psychiatric evaluations, which consist of a history of the patient, an assessment of the patient’s mental health, and an estimation of the patient’s risk. I will also pay attention and watch.
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Objective As part of my duties, It is my intention to make use of standardized evaluation methods in order to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the patient’s symptoms and the state of their mental health and also I will be tasked with doing psychiatric admission assessments under the supervision of my preceptor.
Objective It is feasible to appropriately diagnose a variety of mental diseases by utilizing the DSM-5 guidelines, which I will be adopting because they are available I am also determined to acquire a high level of proficiency in psychiatric evaluation skills and I am fully committed to the endeavor.
Goal: After completing this eleven-week course, I should be able to make sure that each patient receives the correct evaluation and receives the appropriate amount of time and resources. It It is extremely important for the precise diagnosis and therapy planning, which will help me to have a consistent manner by the 11-weeks rotation
I will make use of standardized assessment instruments and build a systematic planning approach
Objective: I will pay close attention to how my preceptor uses patient complaints and test results to come up with a correct diagnosis in order to avoid making an incorrect diagnosis, I will appreciate the significance of being able to differentiate between psychiatric conditions that exhibit symptoms that are similar to one another.
Objective: I will Personalized treatment plans should be developed based on scientific evidence and should be adjusted to the specific requirements and conditions of each patient. I will also adhere to the instructions provided by my professior and determine the patient’s issues and diagnosis.
Objective: I will learn how to strike a balance between therapies that involve drugs and those that do not involve drugs, taking into account the preferences of the patient as well as the treatments that are advised I will challenge myself to master the ability to accurately and promptly diagnose patients
Goal: By the end of the eleven-week course, As part of my efforts to improve my diagnostic abilities, I will review the diagnostic criteria (DSM-5), participate in case discussions, and ask for input from the physicians who supervise me. I also hope to have gotten better at making care plans and other interventions for patients.
Objective: I will be able to connect with patients, get to know them, and establish a therapeutic connection with them that is based on trust I will work on improving my therapeutic communication skills I will also observed my preceptor for a considerable amount of time as they engaged in collaborative discussions with patients to develop treatment plans.
Objective: Supervised by my preceptor, It is helpful to employ strategies such as active listening, empathy, and motivational interviewing in order to improve one’s ability to connect with other people especially clients I will create care plans for my patients individually.
Objective: I will learn how to Show a great deal of expertise in the administration and management of psychiatric medications, including the ability to monitor medications to determine how effectively they function and whether or not they have any adverse effects. I will also be Undergoing rigorous training to enhance my proficiency in interpersonal skills and the development of effective treatment strategies.
Goal: Upon the completion of the eleven-week intensive course, I will properly manage stress and maintain a healthy work-life balance, you need develop techniques. I will also enhance my proficiency in assessing the results of therapy.
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Objective: In addition to informing patients and their families about the potential adverse effects of medication, it is essential to emphasize the significance of maintaining regular follow-up appointments I will also pay close attention to and witness the process my preceptor use to assess the therapeutic outcomes.
Objective: It is of the utmost importance to me to have the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and intervene in crisis situations, such as the diagnosis and treatment of suicidal thoughts, acute psychosis, and intense distress. I will learn how to be certain that the appropriate precautions and referrals are put into place in order to safeguard not only the patients but also the community. While I will learn how to be currently examining the progress of the treatment, as instructed by my preceptor.
Objective: I will use significant amount of information regarding psychiatric disorders, treatment options, and how to deal with issues should be provided to patients and their families prior to the patients being discharged from our clinic. I will also aspire to enhance my expertise and become an authoritative figure in the field of therapeutic outcome analysis.
Conclusion: Taking the time to do this self-assessment will make me more dedicated to treating people with psychiatric and mental health problems with compassion and based on proof. As I move up in my career, I will continue to build on my strengths and work on improving my weaknesses so that I become a nurse practitioner who is skilled, confident, and successful.
THESE ARE Comments FROM MY PROF FROM THE ONCE I PREVIOUSLY DID BY MYSELF.
Please review the feedback in your submission. See the directions in the doc sharing file for viewing annotated feedback. You will need to make revisions before I can approve your plan. If you have questions, please ask. You only have one resubmission on this assignment. If you wish to email me to discuss your revision before resubmitting it, please do so. Please review and resubmit by Wednesday, June 19th. You may continue to attend practicum.
Jun 15 at 4:15pm
I’m concerned as I do not see the feedback provided incorporated in your revisions. It is vital that you carefully review the annotated feedback and integrate it to meet the requirements of the assignment. I have posted directions for viewing annotated feedback, but this can also be found in the doc-sharing file of Canvas from the home page. You have until Sunday, June 23rd, to revise and resubmit this assignment. If the PEP does not meet the requirements at that time, I will need to pull you from your practicum site until the appropriate PEP can be submitted. You also may find it helpful to watch the video where I review the assignment that was posted in the course announcements. Title Week 2
Jun 21 at 9:33am
