Evidence-Based Practice
PRACTICUM OBJECTIVES
This course includes a 160-hour practicum as part of the clinical hours that are required for the DNP credential. The Practicum Experience enables you to explore key issues related to your specialty practice and to refine your leadership skills as you work with others at your practicum site. To guide you through your practicum hours, you will develop practicum objectives.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
LEARNING RESOURCES
· Dang, D., Dearholt, S. L., Bissett, K., Ascenzi, J., & Whalen, M. (2021). Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nurses and healthcare professionals: Model and guidelines (4th ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International.
· Chapter 4, “The Practice Question Phase” (pp. 73–98)
· Hickey, J. V., & Giardino, E. R. (Eds.). (2021). Evaluation of quality in health care for DNPs (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing.
· Chapter 1, “Evaluation and Advanced Nursing Practice: The Mandate for Evaluation” (pp. 3–36)
· Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (2017). Action plan for translating research into practice: Gap analysis and tests of change: Facilitator guide Links to an external site. . https://www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/action-plan-trip-fac-guide.html
· Chia, R., Pandey, A., & Vongpatanasin, W. (2020). Resistant hypertension—defining the scope of the problemLinks to an external site. . Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 63(1), 46–50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcad.2019.12.006
· Gallagher Ford, L., & Melnyk, B. M. (2019). The underappreciated and misunderstood PICOT question: A critical step in the EBP processLinks to an external site. . Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 16(6), 422–423. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12408
· Shirey, M. R. (2011). Addressing strategy execution challenges to lead sustainable changeLinks to an external site. . JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 41(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0b013e318200288a
· Stannard, D. (2021). Problem identification: The first step in evidence‐based practiceLinks to an external site. . AORN Journal, 113(4), 377–378. https://doi.org/10.1002/aorn.13359
· Walden University Oasis: Writing Center. (n.d.). Citations: OverviewLinks to an external site. . https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations
· Walden University Oasis: Writing Center. (n.d.). Common assignments: Discussion post Links to an external site. . https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/discussionpost
TO PREPARE
· Review the Practicum Journal Document.
· Begin to think about learning objectives that would guide your practicum hours, as well as the activities you will undertake to achieve those objectives. Refer to the DNP Essentials and your specialty competencies to inform your development of the learning objectives.
THE ASSIGNMENT: (1–2 PAGES)
· List your practicum objectives that you have identified. The number of practicum objectives will vary based on your practicum experience.
· Describe key activities associated with your practicum objectives. Be specific.
You will have an opportunity to resubmit, after Faculty feedback, in Week 2.
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Walden Writing Center Sample Paper provides an example of those required elements (available at https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-20293632Links to an external site. ). All papers submitted must use this formatting.
Rubric
NURS_8502_Week1_Assignment1_Rubric
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify practicum objectives to guide your practicum hours. |
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50 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummarize activities you will undertake to achieve your practicum objectives. |
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35 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. |
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5 pts |
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Total Points: 100 |