PRAC 6541 WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT 2: CLINICAL SKILLS AND PROCEDURES SELF-ASSESSMENT

Before embarking on any professional or academic activity, it is important to understand the background, knowledge, and experience you bring to it. You might ask yourself, “What do I already know? What do I need to know? And what do I want to know?” This critical self-reflection is especially important for developing clinical skills, such as those for advanced practice nursing.

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The FNP Procedures List and Resource Review document, provided in the Learning Resources, can be used to celebrate your progress throughout your practicum and identify skills gaps. The list covers all necessary skills you should demonstrate during your three practicum courses.

For this Assignment, you assess where you are now in your clinical skill development and make plans for your practicum. Specifically, you will identify strengths and opportunities for improvement regarding the required practicum skills and procedures.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.

Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

Required Readings

Hagan, J. F., Jr., Shaw, J. S., Duncan, P. M. (Eds.) (2017). Bright futures: Guidelines for health supervision of infants, children, and adolescents (4th ed.). American Academy of Pediatrics.

“Promoting Family Support” (pp. 41–64)

“Promoting Healthy Weight” (pp. 151–166)

“Promoting Healthy Nutrition” (pp. 167–192)

“Promoting Physical Activity” (pp. 193–203)

“Promoting Safety and Injury Prevention” (pp. 235–256)

Maaks, D. G., Starr, N., Brady, M., Gaylord, N. Driessnack, M., & Duderstadt, K. (Eds.). (2020). Burns’ pediatric primary care (7th ed.). Elsevier.

Chapter 3, “Genetics and Genomics: The Basics for Child Health” (pp. 12–27)

Note: You should have this textbook in your personal library, as it was the required text in NRNP 6541: Primary Care of Adolescents and Children.

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Professional Issues Committee. (2019). NAPNAP position statement on age parameters for pediatric nurse practitioner practiceLinks to an external site.. Journal of Pediatric Healthcare, 33(2), A9–A11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2018.10.007Links to an external site.

American Academy of Pediatrics. (2020). ImmunizationsLinks to an external site.. https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/immunizations/Links to an external site.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2020).Healthy people 2020 topics and objectives.Links to an external site. https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives

Note: This website provides evidence-based resources for a range of health topics including adolescent health, early and middle childhood, family planning, nutrition and weight status, and physical activity.

Links to an external site.

Practicum Resources

Document: FNP Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Form Download FNP Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Form(Word document)

Document: FNP Clinical Skills List and Resource Review Download FNP Clinical Skills List and Resource Review(Word document)

Document: FNP Procedures List and Resource Review Download FNP Procedures List and Resource Review(Word document)

Document: Practicum Site Information Form Download Practicum Site Information Form (Word document)

HSoft?Corporation. (2019).?Welcome to MeditrekLinks to an external site.. https://edu.meditrek.com/Default.html

Note: Use this website to log in to?Meditrek?to report your clinical hours and patient?encounters.Links to an external site.

University of North Carolina Wilmington. (n.d.). Writing SMART learning objectivesLinks to an external site.. https://uncw.edu/career/documents/writingsmartlearningobjectives.pdfLinks to an external site.

Walden University. (2019). MSN nurse practitioner practicum manualLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/fieldexperience/son/formsanddocumentsLinks to an external site.

Walden University Field Experience. (2019a). Field experience: College of Nursing.Links to an external site.?https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/fieldexperience/son/homeLinks to an external site.

Walden University Field Experience. (2019b). Student practicum resources: NP student orientationLinks to an external site..

https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/StudentPracticum/NP_StudentOrientation

Required Media

Lecturio Medical. (2019, April 29). Newborn physical exam – pediatrics [Video]Links to an external site.. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeKvlFn6wjA

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 10 minutes.Links to an external site.

Lecturio Medical. (2017b, March 22). Tracking growth in children – pediatric endocrinology [Video]Links to an external site.. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0hpzAsBS_U

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 4 minutes.

To prepare:

Review the FNP Procedures List and Resource Review and the FNP Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Form documents found in the Learning Resources for this week. It is recommended that you print out these documents to serve as a guide throughout your practicum.

Download the FNP Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Form to complete this Assignment.

Assignment

Using the FNP Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Form:

Rate yourself according to your confidence level performing the procedures identified on the FNP Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Form.

Based on your ratings, summarize your strengths and opportunities for improvement.

Based on your self-assessment and theory of nursing practice, develop 3–4 goals and objectives for this practicum experience. Include them on the designated area of the form.

** YOU MUST HAVE 3 NEW OBJECTIVES EACH QUARTER. You may include previous practicum objectives; however, you still must have 3 new objectives for your current course.

BY DAY 7

Submit your completed FNP Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Form.

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Rubric

PRAC_6541_Week1_Assignment2_Clinical_Skills

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRate yourself according to your confidence level performing the procedures identified on the FNP Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Form.

25 to >22.0 pts

Excellent

The response provides ratings for all procedures on the form.

22 to >19.5 pts

Good

The response provides ratings for most of the procedures on the form.

19.5 to >17.0 pts

Fair

The response provides ratings for some of the procedures on the form.

17 to >0 pts

Poor

The response provides ratings for only a few procedures on the form, or ratings are missing.
25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBased on your ratings, summarize your strengths and opportunities for improvement.
30 to >26.0 pts

Excellent

The response provides an accurate, clear, and complete summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.

26 to >23.0 pts

Good

The response provides an accurate summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.

23 to >20.0 pts

Fair

The response provides a vague, inaccurate, or incomplete summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.

20 to >0 pts

Poor

The response provides a vague, inaccurate, or incomplete summary of the strengths and/or opportunities for improvement, or the summaries are missing.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBased on your self-assessment and theory of nursing practice, develop 3–4 goals and objectives for this practicum experience. Include them on the designated area of the form.
30 to >26.0 pts

Excellent

The response provides 3–4 clear and appropriate goals and objectives for the practicum experience.

26 to >23.0 pts

Good

The response provides 3–4 appropriate goals and objectives for the practicum experience.

23 to >20.0 pts

Fair

The response provides 3–4 unclear or inappropriate goals and objectives for the practicum experience.

20 to >0 pts

Poor

The response provides 3–4 unclear or inappropriate goals and objectives for the practicum experience, or goals and objectives are missing.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting— Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria.

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria.

4 to >3.5 pts

Good

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet are brief and not descriptive.

3.5 to >3.0 pts

Fair

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic.

3 to >0 pts

Poor

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting— English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 to >3.5 pts

Good

Contains a few (i.e., 1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3.5 to >3.0 pts

Fair

Contains several (i.e., 3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 to >0 pts

Poor

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting— The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.
5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Uses correct APA format with no errors.

4 to >3.5 pts

Good

Contains a few (i.e., 1 or 2) APA format errors.

3.5 to >3.0 pts

Fair

Contains several (i.e., 3 or 4) APA format errors.

3 to >0 pts

Poor

Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
5 pts

Total Points: 100

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