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Course

Name

Instructor

Session

Essential

Activity

Time Spent

Date

Note

7000

Dr. Karen

Essential VI: Inter-Professional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes

Consult by phone/person/email with my preceptor

2. 5 hours

3/8/23

I met with my mentor, who explained to me the requirements of a DNP project, including clinical hours to describe all the processes before, during, and after implementation. This conversation was fascinating because, at this moment, I will need to start research on my clinical setting needs to focus on a topic to develop in my project.

The Leadership role-specific competence applied was: Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment using evidence-based metrics to align patient outcomes with the organization's goals and objectives.

II. Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Improvement

Identify stakeholders

3.5

3/10/23

I dedicate time assessing my project; possible stakeholders interested in contributing with their knowledge, support, and guidance in my implementation DNP project helping our community with evidence base practice projects.The leadership role-specific competence applied was: effective communication as we evaluated patient safety practices in the clinic. 

I. Scientific Underpinning for Practice

Synthesize literature

4

3/12/23

I used four hours reviewing literature about strategies and organizational protocols, understanding their proper performance of them. I need to be prepared to interview my co-workers and other stakeholders with the skills a nurse leader needs to accomplish their role. This exercise helped me appreciate my position during the implementation process in my DNP project as a leader..

The Leadership role-specific competence applied was: Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment utilizing evidence-based metrics to adjust patient consequences with the organization's purposes and goals.

Essential VI: Inter-Professional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes

Consult with mentor/preceptor

2.5

3/14/23

I met my preceptor, and we contacted my mentor vis skype to introduce both of them. My preceptor was instructed about the DNP project and the program requirements to guarantee to succeed. This activity provided me with many details to consider before the execution to help me smooth the process. The Leadership role-specific competence applied was: Effective Communication and Relationship Building through a collaborative relationship with DNP stakeholders. The leadership role-specific competence applied was: active relationship management supporting the concerns of individuals with organizational goals and objectives.   

Essential VI: Inter-Professional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes

Participate in an interprofessional team in leader role

3

3/17/23

I participate in an interprofessional team as a nurse leader in the clinic setting, and we discuss patient outcomes. This activity provides me with ideas to develop my DNP project. Today I analyzed the possibility of implementing new guidelines or protocols to help to improve patient care and outcomes in my clinical setting. The leadership role-specific competence applied was: active relationship management supporting the concerns of individuals with organizational goals and objectives

Essential VIII. Advanced Nursing Practice

Assess clients, populations in practice setting

4.3

3/21/23

I spent 4.3 hours assessing the clinical setting, and I was able to interview a few staff members and patients to verify their needs and the established process used by the facility to analyze the patients' risk factors, adequate assessment, activities, and evaluation of the patient care and outcomes. I presented accountable professional expectations and outcomes strategies to guarantee the best project outcomes. The Leadership role-specific competence applied was: Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment by articulating the organization's performance improvement program and goals.

Essential II: Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Improvement

Meet with stakeholders

2.5

3/23/23

I spent 2.5 hours meeting the administrative shift and other interested stakeholders, who provided ideas about our patients and the organization's necessity to select one I could develop my project to ensure positive outcomes for all. The Leadership role-specific competence applied was: Demonstrate professionalism by seeking input and mentorship from others in career planning and development.

Setting assessment

2.5 H

3/24/23

 I spent 2.5 hours identifying gaps in each clinical necessity to converge the Practicum Project. Before implementing my project, I integrate my expertise with existing literature to create an evidence-based protocol. EBP can designate other clinicians and me by establishing adequate treatment and patient care practices . Rather than delivering one-size-fits-all care, I am creating a care plan that operates individually for patients and the organization. The leadership role-specific competence applied was: effective relationship management balancing the concerns of individuals with organizational goals and objectives.  

Essential III. Clinical Scholarship and Analytical Methods for Evidence-Based Practice

Consult with statistician

2.5

3/27/23

I met face to face with a statistician asking him to help me on my DNP project, analyzing the data. I explained all the processes, including program objectives. He was very interested but is helping many students and will be unavailable when I need to start my implementation. The leadership role-specific competence applied was: active relationship management supporting the concerns of individuals with organizational goals and objectives

Essential I. Scientific Underpinning for Practice

Consult with content experts

3 hours

3/28/23

I spent 3 hours meeting an expert in nursing leadership from a similar healthcare center. She explained to me her experiences during her DNP project implementation, the importance of the early assessment of the organization, staff, and participants, and being prepared with tools to avoid any barriers. I was pleased with this meeting; it gave me more strength to go far.

The leadership role-specific competence applied was: evaluated patient safety practices in the clinic, integrating bioethical and legal dimensions into clinical and management decision-making.