N586 Nursing Practicum
Module 1 Discussion
Healthcare is dynamic and complex. Nurses graduating from a master’s degree program must demonstrate competencies that will allow them to respond to current and emerging trends in healthcare. Each week, you will address one or more of the 9 Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing.
As you plan, develop, implement and evaluate your nursing practicum project, reflect on how this project and your graduate education have prepared you to meet the growing needs of healthcare and the diverse populations we serve.
This week you will address Essential I: Background for Practice from Sciences and Humanities.
DQ1 UMBO – 2, 4
DQ1 PLG – 1, 9
DQ1 CLO – 1, 5
N586 Nursing Practicum
Module 2 Discussion
Healthcare is dynamic and complex. Nurses graduating from a master’s degree program must demonstrate competencies that will allow them to respond to current and emerging trends in healthcare. Each week, you will address one or more of the 9 Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing.
As you plan, develop, implement and evaluate your nursing practicum project, reflect on how this project and your graduate education have prepared you to meet the growing needs of healthcare and the diverse populations we serve.
This week you will address Essential II: Organizational Systems and Leadership.
DQ1 UMBO – 2, 3
DQ1 PLG – 2
DQ1 CLO – 2
N586 Nursing Practicum
Module 3 Discussion
Healthcare is dynamic and complex. Nurses graduating from a master’s degree program must demonstrate competencies that will allow them to respond to current and emerging trends in healthcare. Each week, you will address one or more of the 9 Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing.
As you plan, develop, implement and evaluate your nursing practicum project, reflect on how this project and your graduate education have prepared you to meet the growing needs of healthcare and the diverse populations we serve.
This week you will address Essential III: Quality Improvement and Safety and Essential IV: Translating and Integrating Scholarship into Practice.
DQ1 UMBO – 2, 3, 4
DQ1 PLG – 3, 4
DQ1 CLO –5, 6, 7
N586 Nursing Practicum
Module 4 Discussion
Healthcare is dynamic and complex. Nurses graduating from a master’s degree program must demonstrate competencies that will allow them to respond to current and emerging trends in healthcare. Each week, you will address one or more of the 9 Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing.
As you plan, develop, implement and evaluate your nursing practicum project, reflect on how this project and your graduate education have prepared you to meet the growing needs of healthcare and the diverse populations we serve.
This week you will address Essential V: Informatics and Healthcare Technologies.
DQ1 UMBO – 5
DQ1 PLG – 5
DQ1 CLO – 3
N586 Nursing Practicum
Module 5 Discussion
Healthcare is dynamic and complex. Nurses graduating from a master’s degree program must demonstrate competencies that will allow them to respond to current and emerging trends in healthcare. Each week, you will address one or more of the 9 Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing.
As you plan, develop, implement and evaluate your nursing practicum project, reflect on how this project and your graduate education have prepared you to meet the growing needs of healthcare and the diverse populations we serve.
This week you will address Essential VI: Health Policy and Advocacy.
DQ1 UMBO – 1, 2
DQ1 PLG – 6
DQ1 CLO – 4
N586 Nursing Practicum
Module 6 Discussion
Healthcare is dynamic and complex. Nurses graduating from a master’s degree program must demonstrate competencies that will allow them to respond to current and emerging trends in healthcare. Each week, you will address one or more of the 9 Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing.
As you plan, develop, implement and evaluate your nursing practicum project, reflect on how this project and your graduate education have prepared you to meet the growing needs of healthcare and the diverse populations we serve.
This week you will address Essential VII: Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes.
DQ1 UMBO – 2, 5
DQ1 PLG – 7
DQ1 CLO – 4, 6
N586 Nursing Practicum
Module 7 Discussion
Healthcare is dynamic and complex. Nurses graduating from a master’s degree program must demonstrate competencies that will allow them to respond to current and emerging trends in healthcare. Each week, you will address one or more of the 9 Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing.
As you plan, develop, implement and evaluate your nursing practicum project, reflect on how this project and your graduate education have prepared you to meet the growing needs of healthcare and the diverse populations we serve.
This week you will address Essential VIII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving Health.
DQ1 UMBO – 2
DQ1 PLG – 8
DQ1 CLO – 4
N586 Nursing Practicum
Module 8 Discussion
Healthcare is dynamic and complex. Nurses graduating from a master’s degree program must demonstrate competencies that will allow them to respond to current and emerging trends in healthcare. Each week, you will address one or more of the 9 Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing.
As you plan, develop, implement and evaluate your nursing practicum project, reflect on how this project and your graduate education have prepared you to meet the growing needs of healthcare and the diverse populations we serve.
This week you will address Essential IX: Master’s Level Nursing Practice.
DQ1 UMBO –1, 2, 3, 4, 5
DQ1 PLG – 9
DQ1 CLO – 4, 7
N586 Nursing Practicum
Module 1 Assignment
Assignment 1.2: Initial Teleconference Upload
Students must arrange a joint teleconference with his or her preceptor and instructor. The student, preceptor and instructor will discuss the development of individualized practice objectives and related experiences or opportunities and appropriate activities to accomplish those objectives. Following the teleconference, the student will submit an APA style essay with a title page, introduction, level headings, and conclusion, and must include the student's name, attendees, and date/time. The essay should summarize the teleconference including status of project objectives, progress on the project, and feedback from the preceptor and instructor.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 250 - 300 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
Structure: Include a title page and reference page (if needed) in APA style. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the assignment number (for example, “RHall Assignment 1.docx”)
Assignment 1.3: Individualized Learning Objectives Upload
Every student's practicum environment and preceptor are different; therefore, practicum objectives will vary for all students. Write 3-4 individualized practice objectives using APA format that you will achieve during the next 8 weeks.
Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
All practicum activities should be directed towards accomplishing these set goals. Remember, objectives should be measurable, able to be completed during the 8 weeks for the practicum time, and produce proof, an artifact or evidence that they were achieved.
Here are some examples to follow or modify:
Student will develop an educational activity or policy/process improvement proposal (slide presentation, brochure, bulletin board, journal article, YouTube, Review of Literature, etc.) about _______________ for presentation to _______________. (**Note: Education, Public Health, and Forensic nurses must include patients as reviewers.)
Student will create an evaluation tool (survey, pre/posttest, questionnaire, focus group questions, etc.) to gain information to improve quality of project.
Student will conduct a literature review on _____________ topic as evidenced by ____________ (infographic, annotated bibliography, resource list, etc.).
Student will create a YouTube presentation about ___________ and solicit comments from viewers.
Student will create and deliver training modules about _______ to staff or patients.
Assignment Expectations
Length: Minimum of 500 words; answers must thoroughly address each of the 3-4 objectives in a clear, concise manner.
Structure: Include a title page and reference page (if needed) in APA style. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the assignment number (for example, “RHall Assignment 1.docx”)
N586 Nursing Practicum
Module 3 Assignment
For this week’s assignment, you will submit an annotated bibliography of at least 15 sources pertaining to your topic. This bibliography will be used to inform your literature review section in the next course, N599 – Nursing Capstone.
In order to become a content expert in the area you have chosen, you will need to do a thorough Aspen Library or Boolean search that retrieves at least 15 sources related to your topic. Then, you will need to create an annotated bibliography. All references should be done in correct current APA style.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 2250 – 3000 words
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least 15 scholarly sources to support your claims.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the module number (for example, “RHall Module 1.docx”)
M2 Assignment UMBO – 4, 5
M2 Assignment PLG – 1, 4
M2 Assignment CLO – 1
N586 Nursing Practicum
Module 4 Assignment
Assignment:
Assignment 4.1: The student will run an "Hours Audit" report in Project Concert demonstrating the completed practicum hours achieved to this point. The "hours audit" report must be signed by your approved preceptor. Full credit will be given if the report is submitted on time and signed by your preceptor. No partial credit will be awarded. Upload the signed report to the classroom drop box and to Project Concert. Arrange a joint telecommunication with your preceptor and your instructor.
Assignment 4.2: Mid-Term Telecommunication: The preceptor and instructor will discuss progress towards accomplishment of individualized practice objectives and clarification of any questions surrounding appropriate practicum activities and experiences. This progress evaluation telecommunication is mandatory. Following the teleconference, the student will submit an APA style essay with a title page, introduction, level headings, and conclusion. The essay should summarize the teleconference including status of project objectives, progress on the project, feedback from the preceptor and instructor, and any revisions to the practicum plan.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 250 - 300 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
Structure: Include a title page and reference page (if needed) in APA style. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the assignment number (for example, “RHall Assignment 1.docx”)
M4 Assignment UMBO – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
M4 Assignment PLG – 4, 7, 9
M4 Assignment CLO – 1, 3, 6
N586 Nursing Practicum
Module 5 Assignment
Tools necessary for project implementation and evaluation: Submit tools that have been developed for the implementation and evaluation of the project to the dropbox for feedback from the instructor.
M5 Assignment UMBO – 2, 4, 5
M5 Assignment PLG – 2, 3, 4, 9
M5 Assignment CLO – 2, 4
N586 Nursing Practicum
Module 8 Assignment
Mandatory Final Telecommunication
The preceptor and instructor will discuss progress towards accomplishment of individualized practice objectives and clarification of any questions surrounding appropriate practicum activities and experiences. This progress evaluation telecommunication is mandatory. Following the teleconference, the student will submit an APA style essay with a title page, introduction, level headings, and conclusion. The essay should summarize the teleconference including status of project objectives, progress on the project, feedback from the preceptor and instructor, and any final recommendations.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 250 - 300 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
Structure: Include a title page and reference page (if needed) in APA style. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions.
N586 Nursing Practicum
Module 8 Assignment
Practicum Project Signature Assignment
Consider how you have developed the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes that enable your achievement of the course learning objectives listed in the syllabus. Discuss recommendations for future practice change based on the results of your practicum project. The following are the course learning objectives:
Critically appraise current and innovative practices in nursing, including monitoring quality of education practices among diverse learners.
Synthesize previously learned materials planning the development, implementation, and evaluation of a project.
Select appropriate and evaluation strategies for the target audience.
Recognize personal leadership style and evaluate own effectiveness and growth as a leader.
Analyze institutional purposes and goals in nursing at all levels as related to professional and societal issues
Engage in collaboration, consultation, and referral with other disciplines involved in clinical practice and health education.
Implement and evaluate evidence-based research findings as applied to nursing practice.
Submission of Project Artifacts: Submit any and all multimedia, presentations, brochures, slides, posters, toolkits, surveys, or learning/teaching material that you created for the practicum project. Artifacts will be submitted to the course dropbox and Project Concert. In Project Concert, label these items as MSN Project – Final Documents. Upload a screenshot from Project Concert to the dropbox showing that these project documents have been uploaded to Project Concert.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 1000 - 1250 words; answers must thoroughly address the assignment prompt in a clear, concise manner.
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Additionally, any and all multimedia.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources to support your claims.
M8 Assignment UMBO – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
M8 Assignment PLG – 2, 3, 6, 8, 9
M8 Assignment CLO – 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
