Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
PRAC WEEK 2
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE PLAN (PEP)
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 psychotherapy approaches and techniques in mind. Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
Required Readings
• American Psychiatric Nurses Association. (2020). APRN psychiatric-mental health nursing practice.Links to an external site. https://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3846
• Center for Connected Health PolicyLinks to an external site.
https://www.cchpca.org/
• Walden University Academic Skills Center. (2017). Developing SMART goals.Download Developing SMART goals.
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=51901492
• Document: Practicum Experience Plan Template Download Practicum Experience Plan Template(Word document) Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
Required Media
• Kilcrease, D. (2018). Chapter 4: Theoretical foundations of nursing practice [Video].Links to an external site. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuXWJeoV9j8
• Les Services Psychologiques Medipsy Psychological Services. (2015). The different models (theories) of psychotherapyLinks to an external site. [Video].Links to an external site. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCQNtQA9Lg0
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? Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
• 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. Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
• 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 3–4 measurable practicum learning objectives you will use to facilitate your learning during the practicum experience.
BY DAY 7
Submit the Practicum Experience Plan for assessment and Faculty approval. Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
Rubric
PRAC_6645_Week2_Assignment2_Rubric
PRAC_6645_Week2_Assignment2_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecord the required information in each area of the Practicum Experience Plan (PEP):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 Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
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 identifies less than 80% of Student Contact Information and Preceptor Contact Information.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 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. Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment 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 Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
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 Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
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 Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
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 description 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. Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
75 pts
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 15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
The response includes a clear, accurate, and thorough description of the Practicum timeline/schedule, including number of weekly hours projected to work on the Practicum and number of weekly hours for Professional Development. 13 to >11.0 pts
Good
The response includes an accurate description of the Practicum timeline/schedule, including number of weekly hours projected to work on the Practicum and number of weekly hours for Professional Development. 11 to >10.0 pts Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
Fair
The response includes a somewhat vague description of the Practicum timeline/schedule, including number of weekly hours projected to work on the Practicum and number of weekly hours for Professional Development. 10 to >0 pts
Poor
The response includes a vague, incomplete, and/or inaccurate or missing description of the Practicum timeline/schedule, including number of weekly hours projected to work on the Practicum and number of weekly hours for Professional Development.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting—English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation. 5 to >4.0 pts Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
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
Professional Aims and Proposed Practicum Objectives
During this discussion, my professional aims include gaining advanced proficiency in psychiatric-mental health nursing practice, enhancing collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams as well as refining my therapeutic skills across the lifespan. I will also present the proposed practicum objectives and seek feedback from the preceptor regarding their alignment with the practicum goals.
Nursing and Counseling Theories
To guide my clinical practice, I will select the Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory by Dorothea Orem as my nursing theory and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as my counseling theory. Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory
This theory emphasizes the importance of self-care activities in maintaining optimal health and well-being (Hartweg & Metcalfe, 2022). As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I believe this theory will guide my practice by promoting patient autonomy through interventions that enhance self-care abilities. By assisting patients in identifying and meeting their self-care needs, I aim to promote mental health recovery and improve overall quality of life among patients. Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT is a widely recognized and evidence-based psychotherapy approach which focuses on identifying and modifying dysfunctional thoughts, emotions, and behaviors (Gautam et al., 2020). I have selected CBT because of its effectiveness in treating various psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders (Mehta et al., 2021). By integrating CBT techniques into my practice, I aim to help clients develop coping skills, challenge maladaptive beliefs, and achieve meaningful behavior change. Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
Part 2: Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives
Objective 1: Enhance proficiency in selecting and implementing evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for medication and psychotherapeutic plans.
Planned Activities
- Review evidence-based literature on medication management and psychotherapeutic interventions in psychiatric-mental health practice.
- Shadow psychiatric-mental health counselor during medication management sessions and psychotherapy sessions with both adult and adolescent clients. Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
- Collaborate with the preceptor to develop medication and psychotherapeutic plans for at least five patient cases, integrating evidence-based guidelines and patient preferences.
Mode of Assessment: I will refer to preceptor feedback on medication and psychotherapeutic plans developed during patient encounters.
PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:
- Develop professional plans in advanced nursing practice for the practicum experience.
- Assess advanced practice nursing skills for strengths and opportunities. Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
Objective 2: Improve collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance clinical practice in mental health settings.
Planned Activities
- Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings focused on patient care coordination and treatment planning.
- Engage in discussions with members of other disciplines to gain insights into different perspectives on patient care.
- Present a complex patient case during a multi-disciplinary team meeting, highlighting nursing interventions and their impact on patient outcomes. Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
Mode of Assessment
I will refer to my preceptor feedback on participation in multi-disciplinary team meetings and the quality of the case presentation.
PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to improve clinical practice in mental health settings.
- Assess advanced practice nursing skills for strengths and opportunities. Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
Objective 3: Strengthen understanding and application of therapeutic modalities across the lifespan.
Planned Activities
- Select one nursing theory and one counseling/psychotherapy theory to guide clinical practice, discussing the selection with the preceptor for validation.
- Engage in role-play exercises with peers to practice applying age-appropriate psychotherapeutic counseling techniques.
- Shadow the preceptor during psychotherapy sessions with clients across different age groups while focusing on observing therapeutic techniques and patient responses. Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
Mode of Assessment
I will refer to my preceptor feedback on participation in role-play exercises, understanding and application of selected theories in clinical practice.
PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed
- Develop professional plans in advanced nursing practice for the practicum experience.
- Assess advanced practice nursing skills for strengths and opportunities. Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
References
Gautam, M., Tripathi, A., Deshmukh, D., & Gaur, M. (2020). Cognitive behavioral therapy for depression. Indian journal of psychiatry, 62(Suppl 2), S223.
Hartweg, D. L., & Metcalfe, S. A. (2022). Orem’s self-care deficit nursing theory: relevance and need for refinement. Nursing science quarterly, 35(1), 70-76.
Mehta, K., Hoadley, A., Ray, L. A., Kiluk, B. D., Carroll, K. M., & Magill, M. (2021). Cognitive-behavioral interventions targeting alcohol or other drug use and co-occurring mental health disorders: a meta-analysis. Alcohol and Alcoholism, 56(5), 535-544. Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Assignment
