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Week 2-Practicum Experience Plan

Walden University

PRAC 6665: PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan I

Dr. Johnson

March 14, 2022

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Practicum Experience Plan

The purpose of a Practicum Experience Plan (PEP) is to provide an outline that sets forth

objectives to frame and guide me through my practicum experience. The goal of the practicum is to

provide opportunities to synthesize, integrate, and apply practical skills, knowledge, and training

learned through courses and to further gain professional experience in a professional public health

work environment. Through this practicum I am expecting to be able to observe and learn from

professionals in the field. In the following, I will formulate a PEP for this practicum experience,

discuss a nursing theory and one counseling theory that I will put into practice to guide my clinical

practice and individualized learning objectives. Furthermore, I will set a timeline to meet my set

objectives.

Nursing Theory

The Erickson’s Modeling and Remodeling Nursing Theory is a theory that I believe would

best guide me in my clinical practice. This theory’s approach in mental health, enables practitioners

to focus on each client individual needs and uniqueness through compassion and nurturing care

(Nursing Theory, 2020). This holistic nursing theory is an attempt to allow nurses to approach

situations based on the clients perspective with an awareness of and respect for the clients believes

and needs. The modeling and remodeling theory was developed to allow nurses to recognize their

clients ability to understand what has made them sick, and what will make them well (Nursing

Theory, 2020). Essentially, being on the same page with the client gives the opportunity to plan

individualized care for patients more effectively.

Counseling Theory

In nursing, specifically in mental health, the nurse-patient relationship must hold a strong

foundation grounded by trust and respect. Peplau’s Theory of Interpersonal Relations is emphasized

by data that indicates an effective therapeutic relationship is successful when the phases of

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orientation, working and termination are met (Hagerty et al., 2017). The initial visit should be

guided to show courtesy and respect to the patient, become familiar while establishing therapeutic

communication. The termination phase focuses on educating the patient regarding symptom

management and recovery (Hagerty et al., 2017). When the three phases of this counseling theory

are met, treatment and compliancy are more effective and efficient. The approach of using

Erickson’s nursing theory and Peplau’s theory as guides in my clinical experience would allow me

to establish a trusting and therapeutic rapport with my clients and allow me to care and treat more

efficiently.

Part 1: Quarter/Term/Year and Contact Information

Section A

Quarter/Term/Year: Spring 2022

Student Contact Information

Preceptor Contact Information

Part 2: Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives Objective 1: I will take initiative to practice selecting screening tools while asking for feedback from my preceptor and making adequate changes as instructed.

Planned Activities: Take initiative and select a screening tool to assess patients across the spectrum, jointly interviewed with my preceptor and allow for constructive criticism by my preceptor, apply and learn.

Mode of Assessment: Direct-Joint Care (Note: Verification will be documented in Meditrek)

PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:

 Assess advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nursing skills for strengths and opportunities.

 Develop professional plans in advanced nursing practice for the practicum experience.

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Objective 2: I will individually conduct a psychiatric evaluation on pediatric/adolescents patients under supervision and practice interpreting results.

Planned Activities: Apply assessment skills learned through prior practicums and course practice to perform an age-appropriate comprehensive assessment.

Mode of Assessment: Direct-Joint Care (Note: Verification will be documented in Meditrek)

PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:

 Analyze cases involving advanced care of patients across the lifespan in mental health settings.

 Formulate appropriate treatment plans that include psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic techniques.

Objective 3: I will be capable of identifying the need to refer to another specialty provider when applicable.

Planned Activities: I will become familiar with the interdisciplinary team at my facility while perfecting my knowledge of my NP scope of practice.

Mode of Assessment: Direct-Joint Care (Note: Verification will be documented in Meditrek)

PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:

 Formulate differential diagnosis for patients across the lifespan in mental health settings.

 Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams as a social change agent to improve practice in mental health settings.

Part 3: Projected Timeline/Schedule

I intend to complete 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.

Projected plan is to meet with Dr. Rhodes at Terros Health twice weekly for 10hours shifts on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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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)

Week 1 20 3-5 5-8 Week 2 20 3-5 5-8 Week 3 20 3-5 5-8 Week 4 20 3-5 5-8 Week 5 20 3-5 5-8 Week 6 20 3-5 5-8 Week 7 20 3-5 5-8 Week 8 20 3-5 5-8 Week 9 3-5 5-8 Week 10 3-5 5-8 Week 11 3-5 5-8 Total Hours (must meet the following requirements)

160 Hours

Part 4 - Signatures

Student Signature (electronic):xxx Date: 03/13/2022

Practicum Faculty Signature (electronic)**: Date:

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References

Hagerty, T. A., Samuels, W., Norcini-Pala, A., & Gigliotti, E. (2017). Peplau's theory of

Interpersonal Relations: An alternate factor structure for patient experience data? Nursing

science quarterly. Retrieved March 10, 2022, from

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5831243/

Nursing Theory. (2020). Erickson's modeling and Role modeling theory. Retrieved March 10, 2022,

from https://nursing-theory.org/theories-and-models/erickson-modeling-and-role-modeling-

theory.php

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