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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 1.

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.

Statement of Plan Purpose

This report aims to outline my three or four goals, planned activities, assessment method, and the course's expected outcome. My ability to set goals and monitor my progress in this program depends on my understanding of the course material from the beginning. More significantly, this will help me do well on my national exam and in this program. Setting objectives and making good plans help kids stay focused and achieve well academically, claims Yusuff (2018). According to evidence-based practice, personalized goal-setting and study planning have been shown to help students succeed not only in the classroom but even after earning their degree.

Introduction

Setting up individualized objectives and study schedules is essential to finishing this program successfully. While every student has a different lifestyle that may cause difficulties for them in their studies and academics, defining goals, planning activities, determining modes of assessment, and defining expected results will help me understand what is required of me for the program and the course. Aghera et al. (2018) state that for students to succeed, they must decide their goals and work toward achieving them. The goal's ability to support learning performance is one of its advantages.

Objective 1: Throughout my clinical rotation, I intended to learn how to choose appropriate and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for my patients' treatment plans and medication prescriptions. In addition, I want to be aware of the state laws where I will be working as a nurse practitioner and pertinent informed consent for people of all ages.

Planned Activities: During my patient assessment, I aimed to learn about any prior medicine they had taken and how well it worked for them. I will provide them with a range of therapy options and allow them to select the least harmful and least restricted options.

Method of Evaluation:

I want to assess every patient separately. Honavar (2018) asserts that the one-on-one approach will enable the patient to provide the doctor with all the data needed for their mental health assessment. Before writing a prescription, I will ensure the patient is aware of all the dangers and advantages, as well as their financial situation and preferences. This is important since most people in mental health do not follow therapy because they are unable to pay for the medication that is provided to them.

PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed: My professional goal is to learn how to interact with patients and establish a solid working rapport. This will ease my patients' problems and help me become a better nurse practitioner. This is because all patients want to be able to effectively connect with their healthcare provider and express their feelings to a nurse practitioner who is willing and able to listen to their issues.

Objective 2: During this clinical rotation, I wanted to learn the most effective screening method and the devices specific to each interaction. I meant to apply and understand the appropriate screening technique appropriately and quickly once I obtained it.

Planned Activities: : My goal was to develop a personalized treatment plan for my patient based on their reactions and test results. Creating a treatment plan specific to the patient's illness and symptoms will be simpler when all of their information is included

Mode of Assessment: I will ask my patient about their age and diagnosis using the screening tool questionnaire. Before distributing the questionnaire, I will counsel them to give their best answer and reassure them that the data they submit will be utilized to develop a personalized treatment plan rather than be used against them.

PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed: I wanted to know enough about the screening instrument to apply it to my patient's treatment plan at the end of this clinical rotation. I will also review the screening tool results with the other members of the treatment team to assist them in developing a plan of care that is suitable for the patient. Psychotherapy or patient referrals may be part of this plan.

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Objective 3: :I aim to comprehend the legal and ethical prerequisites for sufficient documentation required for a suitable psychiatric assessment and the nature of those prerequisites. I also want to know the correct admissions interview and referral procedures. Accurate documentation improves patient treatment and speeds up the healing process for patients (Momenipur & Pennathur, 2019

Planned Activities: I intended to receive the necessary paperwork from my preceptor and ask questions. I also wanted to memorialize what I did using my patient's words.

Mode of Assessment: I will monitor patient psychiatric evaluations and increase intake assessments and referrals to track my development throughout my clinical rotation.

PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed: After this clinical rotation, I wanted to learn about suitable age-appropriate referrals, intake evaluations, and adequate documentation.

Part 3: Projected Timeline/Schedule

The estimates you are creating might not match your actual schedule; this timeline is intended to be used as a planning tool. Depending on what applies, I intend to adhere to the timetable to complete the 144 or 160 practicum hours. I also know I must see at least 80 patients during my practicum. I know it can take me up to eight weeks to complete my practicum. I cannot work in the practicum setting for more than eight hours a day without prior authorization from my professors.

Conclusion

By expressing my course's SMART goals in writing, I will do better on the national exam and in the system. Although the program has taught me much, I still have much to learn, especially if I want to perform well on the national exam. The course can only be considered practical once all objectives, planned activities, and course results are fulfilled. To accomplish all of them, I also need to work on exercising self-control and time management skills. Success in the classroom and life depends on more focused and ambitious goals. This is one of the best management techniques for increasing employee motivation and output (Höpfner & Keith, 2021).

This timeline is intended as a planning tool; your actual schedule may differ from the projections you are making now.

I intend to complete the 144 or 160 Practicum hours (as applicable) according to the following timeline/schedule. I also understand that I must see at least 80 patients during my practicum experience. I understand that I may not complete my practicum hours sooner than 8 weeks. I understand I may not be in the practicum setting longer than 8 hours per day unless pre-approved by my faculty.

Part 4 - Signatures

Student Signature (electronic): Erson Jean-Philippe Date: 12/10/2023

Practicum Faculty Signature (electronic)**: Date:

** Faculty signature signifies approval of Practicum Experience Plan (PEP)

Submit your Practicum Experience Plan on or before Day 7 of Week 2 for faculty review and approval.

Once approved, you will receive a copy of the PEP for your records. You must share an approved copy with your Preceptor. The Preceptor is not required to sign this form.

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