Nrs 490 professional capstone and practicum

Assignment

In your journal, you will reflect on the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout this course. The journal should address a variable combination of the following, depending on your specific practice immersion clinical experiences:

New practice approaches
Intraprofessional collaboration
Health care delivery and clinical systems
Ethical considerations in health care
Population health concerns
The role of technology in improving health care outcomes
Health policy
Leadership and economic models
Health disparities
Students will outline what they have discovered about their professional practice, personal strengths and weaknesses that surfaced, additional resources and abilities that could be introduced to a given situation to influence optimal outcomes, and finally, how the student met the competencies aligned to this course.

NRS-490 Individual Success Plan
REQUIRED PRACTICE HOURS: 100

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ISP Instructions

Use this form to develop your Individual Success Plan (ISP) for NRS-490, the Professional Capstone and Practicum course. An individual success plan maps out what you, the RN-to-BSN student, needs to accomplish in order to be successful as you work through this course and complete your overall program of study. You will also share this with your mentor at the beginning and end of this course so that he or she will know what you need to accomplish.

Application-based learning assignments are listed in the course syllabus with a Practice Portfolio Statement requirement element noted within the assignment itself. In order for you to successfully complete and graduate from the RN-to-BSN Program you must meet the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of 100 practice immersion hours, and (2) completion of work associated with all program competencies.

In this ISP, you will identify all of the objectives, tasks, and/or assignments relating to the 100 practice immersion hours you need to complete by the end of this course. Specify the dates by which you will complete each tasks and/or assignments. Your plan should include a self-assessment of how you met all applicable GCU RN-to-BSN Domains & Competencies (see Appendix A).

ALL course assignments listing a "Practice Hours Portfolio" statement must be included in the ISP and are worth and recorded here as approximately 10 hours each. Actual clock hours must be recorded on this time log.

General Requirements
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of each assignment as it pertains to deliverables due in this course:

· Use the Individual Success Plan to develop a personal plan for completing your practice immersion hours and self-assess how you will meet the GCU RN-to-BSN University Mission Critical Competencies and the Programmatic Domains & Competencies (Appendix A) related to that course.

Show all of the major deliverables in the course, the topic/course objectives that apply to each deliverable, and lastly, align each deliverable to the applicable University Mission Critical Competencies and the course-specific Domains and Competencies (Appendix A).

Completing your ISP does not earn practice hours, nor does telephone conference time, or time spent with your mentor.

· Within the Individual Success Plan, ensure you identify all course assignments which may include the following: Memorandums of Understanding (MOU)(if Affiliation Agreement is not required); comprehensive log of practice immersion hours applied to baccalaureate level learning outcomes; evaluations from faculty and mentors; your evaluations of your mentor; scholarly activity report; competency self-assessment (part of your ISP); reflective journal (Submitted in Week 10 but covering all weeks in the course); course goals and plan for how competencies and practice immersion hours will be met; and both faculty and mentor approvals of course goals and documented practice immersion hours.

Application-based Learning Course Assignments

List of Current Course Objectives

Number of Clock Hours Associated with Each Assignment

Assignment

Date Due

Self-Assessment:

GCU RN-to-BSN

University Mission Critical Competencies and

Programmatic Domains & Competencies

(See Appendix A)

Date

Assignment

Completed

WEEK 1

Course Mentor Identification and Approval Process

Individual Success Plan

1. Identify problems, issues, and opportunities to improve patient care, patient outcomes, and organizational procedures within a clinical practice setting.

2. Examine a health care clinical problem or an organization issue and its implications to nursing practice.

3. Determine evidence-based solutions that address patient-care or clinical practice quality problems or issues.

4. Analyze health care clinical problems and organizational issues utilizing the PICO (T) process.

5. Demonstrate values consistent with the role of a nursing professional through fundamental knowledge and advanced skills.

10 hours

11/11/2018

MC1 - MC5

Domains

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5,

2.1, 2.2, 2.3,

3.1, 3.2, 3.4

4.3,

5.1, 5.4

11/11/2018

WEEK 2

Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval (Fall in Patients with Dementia)

1. Identify problems, issues, and opportunities to improve patient care, patient outcomes, and organizational procedures within a clinical practice setting.

2. Examine a health care clinical problem or an organization issue and its implications to nursing practice.

3. Determine evidence-based solutions that address patient-care or clinical practice quality problems or issues.

4. Analyze health care clinical problems and organizational issues utilizing the PICO (T) process.

5. Demonstrate values consistent with the role of a nursing professional through fundamental knowledge and advanced skills.

10

11/18/2018

MC1 – MC5

Domains:

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4

11/18/2018

WEEK 3

PICOT Statement Paper

1. Evaluate evidence-based research and other appropriate resources to inform the development of a change plan.

2. Identify strategies for logistical implementation of proposed solutions.

3. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate levels of evidence into a concise format.

4. Integrate evidence, clinical judgement, inter-professional perspectives, and patient preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care

10

11/25/2018

MC1 – MC5

Domains:

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4

11/25/2018

WEEK 4

Literature Evaluation Table

1. Evaluate evidence-based research and other appropriate resources to inform the development of a change plan.

2. Identify strategies for logistical implementation of proposed solutions.

3. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate levels of evidence into a concise format.

4. Integrate evidence, clinical judgment, inter-professional perspectives, and patient preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care.

10

12/02/2018

MC1 – MC5

Domains:

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4

12/02/2018

WEEK 5

Evidence-Based Practice Proposal Project Development & Implementation Plan 1

1. Identify objectives, strategy, and measurable outcomes of the evidence-based practice plan.

2. List steps needed to implement each strategy in a change proposal.

3. Outline the resources needed to develop and implement a change proposal.

4. Describe methods for obtaining necessary support from key stakeholders.

5. Develop a plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the change proposal project.

6. Evaluate the role of information sources and technologies impacting the delivery of care within ad adequate environment of care.

7. Develop appropriate change plans that promote health and prevent disease.

10

12/09/2018

MC1 – MC5

Domains:

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 5.1

12/09/2018

WEEK 6

Literature Review

1. Identify objectives, strategy, and measurable outcomes of the evidence-based practice proposal.

2. List steps needed to implement each strategy in a change proposal.

3. Outline the resources needed to develop and implement a change proposal.

4. Describe methods for obtaining necessary support from key stakeholders.

5. Develop a plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the change proposal project.

6. Evaluate the role of information sources and technologies impacting the delivery of care within an adequate environment of care.

7. Develop appropriate change plans that promote health and prevent disease.

10

12/16/2018

MC1 – MC5

Domains:

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4.

12/16/2018

WEEK 7

Change Proposal Project Evaluation & Dissemination Plan 1

1. Identify methods to evaluate a proposed solution.

2. Describe variables and outcomes to be assessed pre- and post – project implementation.

3. Utilize appropriate tools such as basic statistics to evaluate project outcomes.

4. Summarize plans for disseminating evidence.

5. Use communication and collaboration skills to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

10

12/23/2018

MC1 – MC5

Domains:

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4.

12/23/2018

WEEK 8

Change Proposal Project Evaluation & Dissemination Plan 2

1. Identify methods to evaluate a proposed solution.

2. Describe variables and outcomes to be assessed pre- and post – project implementation.

3. Utilize appropriate tools such as basic statistics to evaluate project outcomes.

4. Summarize plans for disseminating evidence.

5. Use communication and collaboration skills to deliver high quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

10

01/13/2019

MC1 – MC5

Domains:

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4.

01/13/2019

WEEK 9

Evidence-Based Practice Proposal Project Plan 1

1. Produce a comprehensive and professional change initiative presentation.

2. Integrate acquired knowledge and skills into professional practice.

3. Examine the implementation of evidence-based research in nursing practice.

4. Analyze research findings for the enhancement of evidence-based practice in the clinical setting.

5. Apply leadership concepts, and decision-making in the provision of high-quality nursing care in a collaborative inter-professional setting.

6. Analyze the impact of organizational and environmental factors on health care delivery and practice.

7. Demonstrate leadership and communication skills to effectively

8. Implement change initiatives for nursing practice.

10

01/20/2019

MC1 – MC5

Domains:

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4.

01/20/2019

WEEK 10

Evidence-Based Practice Proposal Project Plan 2

1. Produce a comprehensive and professional change initiative presentation.

2. Integrate acquired knowledge and skills into professional practice.

3. Examine the implementation of evidence-based research in nursing practice.

4. Analyze research findings for the enhancement of evidence-based practice in the clinical setting.

5. Apply leadership concepts, and decision-making in the provision of high-quality nursing care in a collaborative inter-professional setting.

6. Analyze the impact of organizational and environmental factors on health care delivery and practice.

7. Demonstrate leadership and communication skills to effectively implement change initiatives for nursing practice.

10

01/27/2019

MC1 – MC5

Domains:

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4.

01/27/2019

Log of Comprehensive Documentation of Practice Hours

100

1/27/2019

By typing in his/her signature below, the student agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program director.

Mentors will sign upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.