pt 1

Rate yourself according to your confidence level performing the skills identified on the Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form.

23 (23%) - 25 (25%)

The response provides ratings for all skills on the form.

20 (20%) - 22 (22%)

The response provides ratings for most of the skills on the form.

18 (18%) - 19 (19%)

The response provides ratings for some of the skills on the form.

0 (0%) - 17 (17%)

The response provides ratings for only a few skills on the form, or ratings are missing.

Based on your ratings, summarize your strengths and opportunities for improvement.

27 (27%) - 30 (30%)

The response provides an accurate, clear, and complete summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.

24 (24%) - 26 (26%)

The response provides an accurate summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.

21 (21%) - 23 (23%)

The response provides a somewhat vague, inaccurate, or incomplete summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.

0 (0%) - 20 (20%)

The response provides a vague, inaccurate, or incomplete summary of the strengths and/or opportunities for improvement, or the summaries are missing.

Based on your self-assessment and theory of nursing practice, develop three to four (3–4) measurable goals and objectives for this Practicum experience. Include them on the designated area of the form.

27 (27%) - 30 (30%)

The response provides three to four (3–4) clear, appropriate, and measurable goals and objectives for the practicum experience.

24 (24%) - 26 (26%)

The response provides three to four (3–4) appropriate, measurable goals and objectives for the practicum experience.

21 (21%) - 22 (22%)

The response provides three to four (3–4) somewhat unclear or inappropriate goals and objectives for the practicum experience.

0 (0%) - 20 (20%)

The response provides three to four (3–4) unclear or inappropriate goals and objectives for the practicum experience, or goals and objectives are missing.

Written 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.

5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided, which delineates all required criteria.

4 (4%) - 4 (4%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.

3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.

0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.

Written Expression and Formatting—English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation.

5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 (4%) - 4 (4%)

Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)

Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

Written Expression and Formatting—APA Format: The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and Reference List.