Individualized Practicum Objectives:

Individualized Practicum Objectives:

The individualized practicum objectives should be based on the course objectives and the AACN Doctoral Essentials. (See attached file) USE THIS TEMPLATE BELOW FOR WRITING YOUR PRACTICUM OBJECTIVES (due end of week 1). THERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF ANOTHER STUDENTS’ OBJECTIVES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS DOCUMENT—PLEASE REVIEW (See attached file).

WEEK 1 OBJECTIVES TEMPLATE

OBJECTIVES

a.     OBJECTIVE 1: EBP Problem Related Individualized Practicum Objective (pick one and individualize it): 

i.     Evaluate an evidence-based practice problem (in parenthesis, name the EBP problem you will be working on w/ your preceptor/mentor in practicum) within a specialty setting (name your setting in parenthesis [Hospital setting]) (related Course Learning Outcome=2). See below for course outcomes

ii.     Synthesize literature related to a defined evidence-based practice problem (in parenthesis, name the EBP problem you will be working on w/ your preceptor/mentor in practicum [ please select anything related to nursing informatics]) (related Course Learning Outcome=3). See below for course outcomes

iii.     Formulate an intervention to address a practice problem (in parenthesis, name the EBP problem you will be working on w/ your preceptor/mentor in practicum [ please select anything related to nursing informatics]) (related Course Learning Outcome=6). See below for course outcomes

b.     OBJECTIVE 2: Practice Area Specialty Competencies Individualized Practicum Objective (pick one and individualize it): (MY AREA OF SPECIALTY IS NURSING INFORMATICS

i.     Apply practice guidelines (name the practice guideline—from National Guideline Clearinghouse, RNAO, or a specialty organization) into an area of expertise (name the area…e.g., diabetic care [ for nursing informatics the organization is HIMSS; check himss.org]) (related Course Learning Outcome=4). (for nursing informatics, the organization is HIMSS check (https://www.himss.org/).

 ii.      Utilize advanced competencies (name the competencies, e.g. AONE CNLM competencies [himss.org for competencies]) for practice and leadership roles related to (name the area…e.g., diabetic care) (related Course Learning Outcome=5). See below for course outcomes

c.      OBJECTIVE 3: Essential Related Individualized Practicum Objectives (individualize it):

1. Demonstrate        achievement of learning objectives related to the AACN        DNP Essentials (note which DNP essential in parenthesis [see attached file on ACCN]) by        ____________ (lay out how you will do this) (Course        Learning Outcome 6). See below for course outcomes

TIMELINE

I plan to complete X hours per week of practicum over the next X weeks (must be 10 weeks or less). This will allow a total of 72 on-site hours with my preceptor.

Below is an example of a student objective, you can refer to it but customize it for my area of specialization which is nursing informatics

Timeline 

I plan to complete 8 hours per week of practicum over the next 9 weeks. This will allow

a total of 72 on-site hours with my preceptor.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. By the conclusion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Evaluate an      evidence-based practice problem or issue within a specialty setting
2. Synthesize      literature related to a defined evidence-based practice problem or issue
3. Apply      appropriate practice guidelines into an area of expertise
4. Utilize      advanced competencies for practice and leadership roles
5. Formulate an      intervention to address a practice problem or issue
6. Demonstrate      achievement of learning objectives related to the AACN DNP Essentials and      specialty competencies for the practicum experience