Objectives and nursing theory

· Review the Clinical Skills Self-Assessment From last week and think about areas to gain application-level experience and/or continued growth as an advanced practice nurse.

· develop an individualized practicum learning objective, be sure to write them using the SMART format

Note: The objectives should address the self-assessment of the skills found in the Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form you completed last Week.

Objective 1: <write your objective here> ( Note : this objective should relate to a specific skill you would like to improve from your self-assessment)

Planned Activities:

Mode of Assessment:

PRAC Outcome(s) Addressed:

· (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: <write your objective here> ( Note : this objective should relate to a specific skill you would like to improve from your self-assessment)

Planned Activities:

Mode of Assessment:

PRAC Outcome(s) Addressed:

· (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 3: <write your objective here> ( Note : this objective should relate to a specific skill you would like to improve from your self-assessment)

Planned Activities:

Mode of Assessment:

PRAC Outcome(s) Addressed:

· Explain your professional aims and your proposed practicum objectives.

· How can your experiences in the practicum help you achieve these aims? 

· 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 at least 4 evidence-based literature.

· Create a timeline of practicum activities that demonstrates how you plan to meet these goals and objectives based on the practicum requirements.