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Practicum and Project Objectives Example Using the DNP Practicum and Project Activities Guidelines, the following AACN Essentials Domains were selected, and the Learning Objectives identified for those domains. Note: The Domain 6 Objective will include additional activities, such as attending organization meetings with the preceptor, doing additional evidence searches for the organization on issues outside of the DNP project, and participating in nursing or interdisciplinary activities within the organization.

Domain 1: Knowledge for Nursing Practice Integrate, translate, and apply nursing and interdisciplinary knowledge to the practice of professional nursing.

1. Lead activities with the project site related to the DNP Capstone Project (stakeholder analysis, organization readiness, SWOT analysis, meetings with project mentor and other organization stakeholders, and presentations).

2. Construct/refine PICOT question.

Domain 5: Quality and Safety Employ principles of safety and enhance quality of nursing practice to minimize risk of harm through system effectiveness and individual performance.

3. Collaborate in analyzing organizational process improvement initiatives.

Domain 6: Interprofessional Partnerships Collaborate across professions and with other stakeholders to optimize care using a team-based approach.

4. Attend required preceptor/Faculty meetings required for the practicum and project.

5. Participate in the implementation of policies and regulations to improve the professional practice environment and healthcare outcomes of the organization.

Domain 10: Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development

6. Participate in development activities to foster personal growth, expand professional expertise, and build leadership skills.

7. Expand leadership skills through professional service.

Practicum and Project Objectives Example

Discussions.docx

DISCUSSIONS

Discussion 1

To prepare

Examine Table 3.2 in your Curley textbook. Select a topic from the table to use for this Discussion.

Locate two scholarly articles that provide background information about the problem.

Identify a specific population affected by your selected health problem.

Research the patterns of the disease in your selected population using the epidemiologic characteristics of person, place, and time.

Consider methods for obtaining data to examine the association you selected.

Ask yourself: How would the methods I select influence the accuracy of case identification, definition, and diagnosis

Post a cohesive response that addresses the following:

· Describe your selected health problem using the epidemiologic model (person, place, and time), with a focus on the population affected by this problem.

· Discuss sampling methods you could use to collect primary data to describe and study your health problem.

· Identify two secondary data sources that you could use to collect the data needed to address this topic.

· Explain how these methods and sources would influence the completeness of case identification as well as the case definition/diagnostic criteria used.

References/Resources

• Curley, A. L. C. (Ed.). (2024). Population-based nursing: Concepts and competencies for advanced practice (4th ed.). Springer.

o Chapter 7, “Using Information Technology to Improve Population Outcomes” (pp. 158-182)

• Friis, R. H., & Sellers, T. A. (2021). Epidemiology for public health practice ( 6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett.

o Chapter 4, “Descriptive Epidemiology: Person, Place, Time”

o Chapter 5, “Sources of Data for Use in Epidemiology”

• National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine. (2019). Finding and using health statistics.Links to an external site. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/nichsr/stats_tutorial/cover.html

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Data.CDC.gov: Home.Links to an external site. https://data.cdc.gov/

• National Center for Health Statistics. (2015). Resources for researchers.Links to an external site. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nchs_for_you/researchers.htm

• Walden University Office of Research and Doctoral Services. (n.d.). Explore existing datasets.Links to an external site. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/research-center/student-research/data-sources

• World Health Organization. (2021). WHO Data collectionsLinks to an external site. [Data sets]. https://www.who.int/data/collections

Discussion 2

To prepare:

· Review the Learning Resources on nurse-sensitive quality indicators.

· Locate two recent scholarly journal articles, professional organization position statements, or regulatory/quality organization guidelines specific to two different nurse sensitive indicators

· Review the literature and guidelines related to best practice recommendations to improve outcomes related to nurse sensitive indicators

Post a scholarly response to the following criteria:

· Provide a description of two nurse-sensitive or nurse-driven quality indicators.

· Summarize a recent publication (journal articles, professional practice organization position statement, or regulatory/quality organization guidelines) for the selected nurse sensitive indicators.

· Provide a recommendation related to best practices to improve outcomes for each of the selected nurse sensitive indicators.

Resources and References

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.). Topic: Quality indicators (QIs)Links to an external site.. AHRQ. https://www.ahrq.gov/topics/quality-indicators-qis.html

American Nurses Association. (n.d.). Nursing qualityLinks to an external site.. ANA. https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/health-policy/health-system-reform/quality

Barchielli, C., Rafferty, A. M., & Vainieri, M. (2022). Integrating key nursing measures into a comprehensive healthcare performance management system: A Tuscan experienceLinks to an external site.. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(3), 1373.

Madaris, S. (2023, January 12). Your comprehensive guide to the Press Ganey National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI)Links to an external site... Press Ganey Blog. https://info.pressganey.com/press-ganey-blog-healthcare-experience-insights/your-comprehensive-guide-to-the-press-ganey-national-database-of-nursing-quality-indicators-ndnqi

Polonsky, M. S. (2019). High-reliability organizations: The next frontier in healthcare quality and safetyLinks to an external site. Journal of Healthcare Management, 64(4), 213–221.

Discussion 3

Identify Learning Objectives that will guide DNP practicum hours, as well as the activities you will undertake to achieve those objectives. Refer to the DNP Practicum Activities Guideline and the 2021 AACN Essentials attached, to inform your development of the learning objectives. I have also attached a sample, please do not use the same objective from the sample.

The Assignment (1–2 pages)

Develop 4 practicum activities aligned with the AACN 2021 Essentials Competencies and Sub competencies for Advanced Nursing Education. Review the DNP Practicum and Project Activities Guideline attached, for approved activities; the AACN 2021 Essentials Competencies and Sub competencies for Advanced Nursing Education; and the example of practicum and project objectives. Describe key activities associated with your practicum objectives. Be specific.

PracticumObjectivesGuideNURS8312.docx

Practicum Objectives Guide NURS 8312

This table identifies DNP project activities that you may include as part of your 80-hour practicum requirement. You should also identify two additional practicum activities that you will meet during this course. All your objectives must align with the AACN 2021 Essentials. You will also identify how your DNP Project objectives align with the AACN 2021 Essentials Competencies and Sub competencies for Advanced Nursing Education You must log your practicum activities and time logs weekly into Meditrek.

Objectives:

1. Complete all activities for the DNP project required for the course.

2. Earn a grade of met on all activities required for the DNP project.

Weeks

In addition to meeting your individual practicum activities, you may use these activities to complete practicum hours. You must earn a minimum of 80 hours of approved practicum activities for this course. You may log hours related to these activities in the weeks that you complete them. The weeks below are only suggestions.

AACN Essential Domain

Each activity must align with the AACN 2021 Essentials in Meditrek.

· Identify two practicum objectives that you will meet that align with the AACN 2021 Essentials Competencies and Sub competencies for Advanced Nursing Education

· Individual practicum activities

· Complete The EBP Bundle | JHEBP & Searching the Literature Combo Course

· Complete the Practicum Objectives Guide

· Individual practicum activities

· Identify a gap in practice or practice change for the DNP Project

· Meet with the preceptor and Faculty Member

· Summarize meeting activities from the preceptor and Faculty Member meeting using the meeting template found in the learning resources

· Resubmit Practicum Objectives Guide if needed

· Individual practicum activities

· Assess team members and stakeholders who will impact identified change

· Meet with the stakeholders associated with your practice problem. Discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the organization if this problem is not addressed.

· Individual practicum activities

· After meeting with the stakeholders, complete the SWOT analysis found in the Learning Resources.

· Submit SWOT analysis by day 7 week 5.

· If a WA state student, schedule the midterm evaluation with the preceptor

· Individual practicum activities

· Review students guide and reading assignments in Dang, D., Dearholt, S., Bissett, K., Ascenzi, J., & Whalen, M. (2022). Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nurses and healthcare professionals: Model and guidelines. 4th ed. Sigma Theta Tau International related to completing the week 7 assignments.

· Individual practicum activities

· Review your proposed practice focused question, SWOT analysis and organization readiness with your preceptor.

· Complete the Appendix B Question Development Tool and the Organization Readiness Tool

· Submit both documents to the classroom by Day 7 week 7.

· Individual practicum activities

· Schedule a meeting with stakeholders to discuss gap in practice and DNP project.

· Complete and analyze the Johns Hopkins Appendix C Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Tool

· Submit into the classroom by day 7-week 8

· Individual practicum activities

· Complete, Appendix E, for each research article

· Complete Appendix F for each non-research article. NOTE: You should have a minimum of 10 – 15 articles.

· Complete Appendix G: Individual Evidence Summary.

· Individual practicum activities

· Complete, Appendix E, for each research article

· Complete Appendix F for each non-research article. NOTE: You should have a minimum of 10 – 15 articles.

· Complete Appendix G: Individual Evidence Summary.

· Individual practicum activities

· Complete, Appendix E, for each research article

· Complete Appendix F for each non-research article. NOTE: You should have a minimum of 10 – 15 articles.

· Complete Appendix G: Individual Evidence Summary.

· Submit all documents in a zip file by day 7-week 11

· Participate in final preceptor meeting

· Individual practicum activities

PracticumProjectObjectivesExample.pdf

Domain 1: Knowledge for Nursing Practice Integrate, translate, and apply nursing and interdisciplinary knowledge to the practice of professional nursing.

2. Construct/refine PICOT question.

Domain 5: Quality and Safety Employ principles of safety and enhance quality of nursing practice to minimize risk of harm through system effectiveness and individual performance.

3. Collaborate in analyzing organizational process improvement initiatives.

Domain 6: Interprofessional Partnerships Collaborate across professions and with other stakeholders to optimize care using a team-based approach.

4. Attend required preceptor/Faculty meetings required for the practicum and project.

5. Participate in the implementation of policies and regulations to improve the professional practice environment and healthcare outcomes of the organization.

Domain 10: Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development

6. Participate in development activities to foster personal growth, expand professional expertise, and build leadership skills.

7. Expand leadership skills through professional service.

Practicum and Project Objectives Example

Discussions.docx

DISCUSSIONS

Discussion 1

To prepare

Examine Table 3.2 in your Curley textbook. Select a topic from the table to use for this Discussion.

Locate two scholarly articles that provide background information about the problem.

Identify a specific population affected by your selected health problem.

Research the patterns of the disease in your selected population using the epidemiologic characteristics of person, place, and time.

Consider methods for obtaining data to examine the association you selected.

Ask yourself: How would the methods I select influence the accuracy of case identification, definition, and diagnosis

Post a cohesive response that addresses the following:

· Describe your selected health problem using the epidemiologic model (person, place, and time), with a focus on the population affected by this problem.

· Discuss sampling methods you could use to collect primary data to describe and study your health problem.

· Identify two secondary data sources that you could use to collect the data needed to address this topic.

· Explain how these methods and sources would influence the completeness of case identification as well as the case definition/diagnostic criteria used.

References/Resources

• Curley, A. L. C. (Ed.). (2024). Population-based nursing: Concepts and competencies for advanced practice (4th ed.). Springer.

o Chapter 7, “Using Information Technology to Improve Population Outcomes” (pp. 158-182)

• Friis, R. H., & Sellers, T. A. (2021). Epidemiology for public health practice ( 6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett.

o Chapter 4, “Descriptive Epidemiology: Person, Place, Time”

o Chapter 5, “Sources of Data for Use in Epidemiology”

• National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine. (2019). Finding and using health statistics.Links to an external site. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/nichsr/stats_tutorial/cover.html

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Data.CDC.gov: Home.Links to an external site. https://data.cdc.gov/

• National Center for Health Statistics. (2015). Resources for researchers.Links to an external site. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nchs_for_you/researchers.htm

• World Health Organization. (2021). WHO Data collectionsLinks to an external site. [Data sets]. https://www.who.int/data/collections

Discussion 2

To prepare:

· Review the Learning Resources on nurse-sensitive quality indicators.

· Locate two recent scholarly journal articles, professional organization position statements, or regulatory/quality organization guidelines specific to two different nurse sensitive indicators

· Review the literature and guidelines related to best practice recommendations to improve outcomes related to nurse sensitive indicators

Post a scholarly response to the following criteria:

· Provide a description of two nurse-sensitive or nurse-driven quality indicators.

· Summarize a recent publication (journal articles, professional practice organization position statement, or regulatory/quality organization guidelines) for the selected nurse sensitive indicators.

· Provide a recommendation related to best practices to improve outcomes for each of the selected nurse sensitive indicators.

Resources and References

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.). Topic: Quality indicators (QIs)Links to an external site.. AHRQ. https://www.ahrq.gov/topics/quality-indicators-qis.html

American Nurses Association. (n.d.). Nursing qualityLinks to an external site.. ANA. https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/health-policy/health-system-reform/quality

Polonsky, M. S. (2019). High-reliability organizations: The next frontier in healthcare quality and safetyLinks to an external site. Journal of Healthcare Management, 64(4), 213–221.

Discussion 3

The Assignment (1–2 pages)

PracticumObjectivesGuideNURS8312.docx

Practicum Objectives Guide NURS 8312

Objectives:

1. Complete all activities for the DNP project required for the course.

2. Earn a grade of met on all activities required for the DNP project.

Weeks

AACN Essential Domain

Each activity must align with the AACN 2021 Essentials in Meditrek.

· Identify two practicum objectives that you will meet that align with the AACN 2021 Essentials Competencies and Sub competencies for Advanced Nursing Education

· Individual practicum activities

· Complete The EBP Bundle | JHEBP & Searching the Literature Combo Course

· Complete the Practicum Objectives Guide

· Individual practicum activities

· Identify a gap in practice or practice change for the DNP Project

· Meet with the preceptor and Faculty Member

· Summarize meeting activities from the preceptor and Faculty Member meeting using the meeting template found in the learning resources

· Resubmit Practicum Objectives Guide if needed

· Individual practicum activities

· Assess team members and stakeholders who will impact identified change

· Meet with the stakeholders associated with your practice problem. Discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the organization if this problem is not addressed.

· Individual practicum activities

· After meeting with the stakeholders, complete the SWOT analysis found in the Learning Resources.

· Submit SWOT analysis by day 7 week 5.

· If a WA state student, schedule the midterm evaluation with the preceptor

· Individual practicum activities

· Review your proposed practice focused question, SWOT analysis and organization readiness with your preceptor.

· Complete the Appendix B Question Development Tool and the Organization Readiness Tool

· Submit both documents to the classroom by Day 7 week 7.

· Individual practicum activities

· Schedule a meeting with stakeholders to discuss gap in practice and DNP project.

· Complete and analyze the Johns Hopkins Appendix C Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Tool

· Submit into the classroom by day 7-week 8

· Individual practicum activities

· Complete, Appendix E, for each research article

· Complete Appendix F for each non-research article. NOTE: You should have a minimum of 10 – 15 articles.

· Complete Appendix G: Individual Evidence Summary.

· Individual practicum activities

· Complete, Appendix E, for each research article

· Complete Appendix F for each non-research article. NOTE: You should have a minimum of 10 – 15 articles.

· Complete Appendix G: Individual Evidence Summary.

· Individual practicum activities

· Complete, Appendix E, for each research article

· Complete Appendix F for each non-research article. NOTE: You should have a minimum of 10 – 15 articles.

· Complete Appendix G: Individual Evidence Summary.

· Submit all documents in a zip file by day 7-week 11

· Participate in final preceptor meeting

· Individual practicum activities

PracticumProjectObjectivesExample.pdf

Domain 1: Knowledge for Nursing Practice Integrate, translate, and apply nursing and interdisciplinary knowledge to the practice of professional nursing.

2. Construct/refine PICOT question.

Domain 5: Quality and Safety Employ principles of safety and enhance quality of nursing practice to minimize risk of harm through system effectiveness and individual performance.

3. Collaborate in analyzing organizational process improvement initiatives.

Domain 6: Interprofessional Partnerships Collaborate across professions and with other stakeholders to optimize care using a team-based approach.

4. Attend required preceptor/Faculty meetings required for the practicum and project.

5. Participate in the implementation of policies and regulations to improve the professional practice environment and healthcare outcomes of the organization.

Domain 10: Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development

6. Participate in development activities to foster personal growth, expand professional expertise, and build leadership skills.

7. Expand leadership skills through professional service.

Practicum and Project Objectives Example

Discussions.docx

DISCUSSIONS

Discussion 1

To prepare

Examine Table 3.2 in your Curley textbook. Select a topic from the table to use for this Discussion.

Locate two scholarly articles that provide background information about the problem.

Identify a specific population affected by your selected health problem.

Research the patterns of the disease in your selected population using the epidemiologic characteristics of person, place, and time.

Consider methods for obtaining data to examine the association you selected.

Ask yourself: How would the methods I select influence the accuracy of case identification, definition, and diagnosis

Post a cohesive response that addresses the following:

· Describe your selected health problem using the epidemiologic model (person, place, and time), with a focus on the population affected by this problem.

· Discuss sampling methods you could use to collect primary data to describe and study your health problem.

· Identify two secondary data sources that you could use to collect the data needed to address this topic.

· Explain how these methods and sources would influence the completeness of case identification as well as the case definition/diagnostic criteria used.

References/Resources

• Curley, A. L. C. (Ed.). (2024). Population-based nursing: Concepts and competencies for advanced practice (4th ed.). Springer.

o Chapter 7, “Using Information Technology to Improve Population Outcomes” (pp. 158-182)

• Friis, R. H., & Sellers, T. A. (2021). Epidemiology for public health practice ( 6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett.

o Chapter 4, “Descriptive Epidemiology: Person, Place, Time”

o Chapter 5, “Sources of Data for Use in Epidemiology”

• National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine. (2019). Finding and using health statistics.Links to an external site. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/nichsr/stats_tutorial/cover.html

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Data.CDC.gov: Home.Links to an external site. https://data.cdc.gov/

• National Center for Health Statistics. (2015). Resources for researchers.Links to an external site. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nchs_for_you/researchers.htm

• World Health Organization. (2021). WHO Data collectionsLinks to an external site. [Data sets]. https://www.who.int/data/collections

Discussion 2

To prepare:

· Review the Learning Resources on nurse-sensitive quality indicators.

· Locate two recent scholarly journal articles, professional organization position statements, or regulatory/quality organization guidelines specific to two different nurse sensitive indicators

· Review the literature and guidelines related to best practice recommendations to improve outcomes related to nurse sensitive indicators

Post a scholarly response to the following criteria:

· Provide a description of two nurse-sensitive or nurse-driven quality indicators.

· Summarize a recent publication (journal articles, professional practice organization position statement, or regulatory/quality organization guidelines) for the selected nurse sensitive indicators.

· Provide a recommendation related to best practices to improve outcomes for each of the selected nurse sensitive indicators.

Resources and References

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.). Topic: Quality indicators (QIs)Links to an external site.. AHRQ. https://www.ahrq.gov/topics/quality-indicators-qis.html

American Nurses Association. (n.d.). Nursing qualityLinks to an external site.. ANA. https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/health-policy/health-system-reform/quality

Polonsky, M. S. (2019). High-reliability organizations: The next frontier in healthcare quality and safetyLinks to an external site. Journal of Healthcare Management, 64(4), 213–221.

Discussion 3

The Assignment (1–2 pages)

PracticumObjectivesGuideNURS8312.docx

Practicum Objectives Guide NURS 8312

Objectives:

1. Complete all activities for the DNP project required for the course.

2. Earn a grade of met on all activities required for the DNP project.

Weeks

AACN Essential Domain

Each activity must align with the AACN 2021 Essentials in Meditrek.

· Identify two practicum objectives that you will meet that align with the AACN 2021 Essentials Competencies and Sub competencies for Advanced Nursing Education

· Individual practicum activities

· Complete The EBP Bundle | JHEBP & Searching the Literature Combo Course

· Complete the Practicum Objectives Guide

· Individual practicum activities

· Identify a gap in practice or practice change for the DNP Project

· Meet with the preceptor and Faculty Member

· Summarize meeting activities from the preceptor and Faculty Member meeting using the meeting template found in the learning resources

· Resubmit Practicum Objectives Guide if needed

· Individual practicum activities

· Assess team members and stakeholders who will impact identified change

· Meet with the stakeholders associated with your practice problem. Discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the organization if this problem is not addressed.

· Individual practicum activities

· After meeting with the stakeholders, complete the SWOT analysis found in the Learning Resources.

· Submit SWOT analysis by day 7 week 5.

· If a WA state student, schedule the midterm evaluation with the preceptor

· Individual practicum activities

· Review your proposed practice focused question, SWOT analysis and organization readiness with your preceptor.

· Complete the Appendix B Question Development Tool and the Organization Readiness Tool

· Submit both documents to the classroom by Day 7 week 7.

· Individual practicum activities

· Schedule a meeting with stakeholders to discuss gap in practice and DNP project.

· Complete and analyze the Johns Hopkins Appendix C Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Tool

· Submit into the classroom by day 7-week 8

· Individual practicum activities

· Complete, Appendix E, for each research article

· Complete Appendix F for each non-research article. NOTE: You should have a minimum of 10 – 15 articles.

· Complete Appendix G: Individual Evidence Summary.

· Individual practicum activities

· Complete, Appendix E, for each research article

· Complete Appendix F for each non-research article. NOTE: You should have a minimum of 10 – 15 articles.

· Complete Appendix G: Individual Evidence Summary.

· Individual practicum activities

· Complete, Appendix E, for each research article

· Complete Appendix F for each non-research article. NOTE: You should have a minimum of 10 – 15 articles.

· Complete Appendix G: Individual Evidence Summary.

· Submit all documents in a zip file by day 7-week 11

· Participate in final preceptor meeting

· Individual practicum activities

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