Practicum experience plan
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Sampleassignment2.docxMaster of Science in Nursing
Week 2 Practicum Experience Plan (PEP)
Walden University
PRACT-6635C- Psychopathology and Diagnostic Reasoning Practicum
March 10th, 2022.
Part 1: Quarter/Term/Year and Contact Information
Section A
Quarter/Term/Year:
Student Contact Information
Name: Obiajulu, Ogechukwu .C
Street Address: 1911 William Lusk Rd,
City, State, Zip: Richmond, Tx 77469
Home Phone: 832.670.4324
Work Phone: N/A
Cell Phone: 8326704324
Fax: N/A
E-mail: [email protected]
Preceptor Contact Information
Name: Shameka, Bolton
Organization: Hands of Hope
Street Address: 6306 Sunrise Glen Lane
City, State, Zip: Spring
Work Phone 858-314-8093
Cell Phone: 520-965-5784
Site phone number: 858-314-8093
Fax:
Professional/Work E-mail: [email protected]
Part 2: Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives
During the review of my clinical skills self -assessment form from last week, I realized that my evaluation skills in psychiatry has improved with more confidence especially in the weak areas I mentioned last week (Andrade., 2019). Professional skills development remains one of my most active skills especially in maintaining professional boundaries and calming relationship with patients and staff members. I have demonstrated non-judgmental practice approach towards my patients and being empathetic also. I have greatly improved in psychotherapeutic treatment planning with emphasis in psychoeducation and disease prevention techniques. The other area where I have seen a great improvement in my self-assessment skills, choosing the right screening exam for patients with mental illness, interpreting laboratory, documentation, differentiating between pathophysiological and psychopathological conditions and in recommending psychiatric consults in timely manner. My plan is to acquire more experience in selecting the right screening instrument efficiently and effectively appropriate for the patient’s condition. I would love to develop an achievable SMART goal for my field experience.
The under listed objectives will be a great guide in my practicum experience plans (Yin., 2019).
Objective 1: To Improve Mental health status assessment on my patients at the end of 10 weeks.
Planned Activities: To be able to carry out mental health assessment on not less than 90 mentally ill patients within the practicum experience in order to enhance my clinical knowledge on the assessment requirement for such patients.
Mode of Assessment: Mode of assessment for this objective is to carry out focused assessment that specifically addresses the body system associated with patient’s condition.
PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:
· To interpret mental health status of my patient based on assessment that was carried out.
Objective 2: To improve my diagnostic reasoning skills in order to acquire and demonstrate knowledge of psychopathology of mental illnesses by end week 10.
Planned Activities: To perform a psychiatric assessment to various age groups suffering from different health issues to ascertain my diagnostics reasoning.
Mode of Assessment: To formulate a diagnosis according to DSM 5 based on assessment performed.
PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:
· To acknowledge clinical signs and symptoms across all mental health disorders
· To demonstrate the importance of data in modifying and restructuring health issues.
Objective 3: To identify appropriate practices that guides psychopharmacology plan for my patients in the clinical setting
Planned Activities: To consult other healthcare professionals for proper evidence-based practices that should be implemented in a workplace, evaluate such practices and implement it where applicable.
Mode of Assessment: To observe what evidence-based practices that are used and how to utilize the DSMV . To submit my patient’s log in Meditre and my report to my preceptor
PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:
· To develop a list of suitable evidence-based practices
· To Incorporate DSM V in clinical care settings
· To utilize evidence-based practices in providing care
Part 3: Projected Timeline/Schedule
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.
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Number of Clinical Hours Projected for Week (hours you are in Practicum Setting at your Field Site) |
Number of Weekly Hours for Professional Development (these are not practicum hour) |
Number of Weekly Hours for Practicum Coursework (these are not practicum hours) |
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Week 1 |
8 |
8 |
4 |
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Week 2 |
16 |
8 |
8 |
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Week 3 |
16 |
8 |
8 |
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Week 4 |
16 |
8 |
4 |
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Week 5 |
16 |
8 |
4 |
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Week 6 |
16 |
8 |
6 |
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Week 7 |
24 |
8 |
5 |
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Week 8 |
16 |
8 |
8 |
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Week 9 |
16 |
8 |
8 |
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Week 10 |
16 |
8 |
6 |
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Week 11 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total Hours (must meet the following requirements) |
144 or 160 Hours |
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Part 4 - Signatures
Student Signature :Obiajulu, Ogechukwu.C Date:3/9/2022
Practicum Faculty Signature (electronic)**: Date:
References
Andrade, H. L. (2019). A Critical Review of Research on Student Self-Assessment. In Frontiers in Education (Vol. 4, p. 87). Frontiers Media S.A. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2019.00087
Yin, J. (2019). Connecting Theory And Practice In Teacher Education: English-As-A-ForeignLanguage Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions Of Practicum Experience. Innovation and Education, 1(1), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42862-019-0003-z
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