Course Learning Outcomes By the conclusion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Assess psychiatric-mental health advanced practice nursing skills for strengths and opportunities  2. Develop professional plans in advanced nursing practice for the practicum experience 3. Apply advanced practice nursing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment skills in mental health settings 4. Analyze cases involving advanced care of patients across the lifespan in mental health settings 5. Formulate differential diagnoses for patients across the lifespan 6. Formulate plans of care for patients that incorporate individual, family, or group psychotherapy interventions Master of Science in Nursing   Practicum Experience Plan Overview: Your Practicum experience includes working in a clinical setting that will help you gain the knowledge and skills needed as an advanced practice nurse. In your practicum experience, you will develop a practicum plan that sets forth objectives to frame and guide your practicum experience. As part of your Practicum Experience Plan, you will not only plan for your learning in your practicum experience but also work through various patient visits with focused notes as well as one (1) journal entry. Complete each section below. Part 1: Quarter/Term/Year and Contact Information Section A Quarter/Term/Year: StudentContact Information Name: Street Address: City, State, Zip: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Fax: E-mail: PreceptorContact Information Name: Organization: Street Address: City, State, Zip: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Fax: Professional/Work E-mail: Part 2: Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives Refer to the instructions in Week 2 to create individualized practicum learning objectives that meet the requirements for this course. These objectives should be aligned specifically to your Practicum experience. Your objectives should address your self-assessment of the skills found in the “PMHNP Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form” you completed in Week 1. As you develop your individualized practicum learning objective, be sure to write them using the SMART format. Use the resources found in Week 2 to guide your development. Once you review your resources, continue and complete the following. Note: Please make sure each of your objectives are connected to your self-assessment. Also, consider that you will need to demonstrate how you are advancing your knowledge in the clinical specialty. Objective 1: <write your objective here> (Note: this objective should relate to a specific skill you would like to improve from your self-assessment) Planned Activities: Mode of Assessment: (Note: Verification will be documented in Meditrek) PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed: · (for example) Develop professional plans in advanced nursing practice for the practicum experience · (for example) Assess advanced practice nursing skills for strengths and opportunities  Objective ...

1. Course Learning Outcomes
By the conclusion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Assess psychiatric-mental health advanced practice nursing
skills for strengths and opportunities
2. Develop professional plans in advanced nursing practice for
the practicum experience
3. Apply advanced practice nursing assessment, diagnosis, and
treatment skills in mental health settings
4. Analyze cases involving advanced care of patients across the
lifespan in mental health settings
5. Formulate differential diagnoses for patients across the
lifespan
6. Formulate plans of care for patients that incorporate
individual, family, or group psychotherapy interventions
Master of Science in Nursing
Practicum Experience Plan
Overview:
Your Practicum experience includes working in a clinical
setting that will help you gain the knowledge and skills needed
as an advanced practice nurse. In your practicum experience,
you will develop a practicum plan that sets forth objectives to
frame and guide your practicum experience.
As part of your Practicum Experience Plan, you will not only
plan for your learning in your practicum experience but also

2. work through various patient visits with focused notes as well
as one (1) journal entry.
Complete each section below.
Part 1: Quarter/Term/Year and Contact Information
Section A
Quarter/Term/Year:
StudentContact Information
Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
PreceptorContact Information
Name:
Organization:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
Professional/Work E-mail:
Part 2: Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives
Refer to the instructions in Week 2 to create individualized
practicum learning objectives that meet the requirements for

3. this course. These objectives should be aligned specifically to
your Practicum experience. Your objectives should address your
self-assessment of the skills found in the “PMHNP Clinical
Skills Self-Assessment Form” you completed in Week 1.
As you develop your individualized practicum learning
objective, be sure to write them using the SMART format. Use
the resources found in Week 2 to guide your development. Once
you review your resources, continue and complete the
following. Note: Please make sure each of your objectives are
connected to your self-assessment. Also, consider that you will
need to demonstrate how you are advancing your knowledge in
the clinical specialty.
Objective 1: <write your objective here> (Note: this objective
should relate to a specific skill you would like to improve from
your self-assessment)
Planned Activities:
Mode of Assessment: (Note: Verification will be documented in
Meditrek)
PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:
· (for example) Develop professional plans in advanced nursing
practice for the practicum experience
· (for example) Assess advanced practice nursing skills for
strengths and opportunities
Objective 2: <write your objective here> (Note: this objective
should relate to a specific skill you would like to improve from
your self-assessment)
Planned Activities:

4. Mode of Assessment: (Note: Verification will be documented in
Meditrek)
PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:
·
Objective 3: <write your objective here> (Note: this objective
should relate to a specific skill you would like to improve from
your self-assessment)
Planned Activities:
Mode of Assessment: (Note: Verification will be documented in
Meditrek)
PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:
·
Part 3: Projected Timeline/Schedule
Estimate how many hours you expect to work on your Practicum
each week. *Note: All of your hours and activities must be
supervised by your Preceptor and completed onsite. Your
Preceptor will approve all hours, but your activities will be
approved by both your Preceptor and Instructor. Any changes to
this plan must be approved.
This timeline is intended as a planning tool; your actual
schedule may differ from the projections you are making now.
I intend to complete the 144 or 160 Practicum hours (as
applicable) according to the following timeline/schedule. I also
understand that I must see at least 80 patients during my

5. practicum experience. I understand that I may not complete my
practicum hours sooner than 8 weeks. I understand I may not be
in the practicum setting longer than 8 hours per day unless pre-
approved by my faculty.
Number of Clinical Hours Projected for Week
Number of Weekly Hours for Professional Development
Number of Weekly Hours for Practicum Coursework
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7

6. Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Total Hours (must meet the following requirements)
144 or 160 Hours
Part 4 - Signatures
Student Signature (electronic): Date:
Practicum Faculty Signature (electronic)**:
Date:

7. ** Faculty signature signifies approval of Practicum Experience
Plan (PEP)
Submit your Practicum Experience Plan on or before Day 7 of
Week 2 for faculty review and approval.
Once approved, you will receive a copy of the PEP for your
records. You must share an approved copy with your Preceptor.
The Preceptor is not required to sign this form.
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Good
Fair
Poor
Record the required information in each area of the Practicum
Experience Plan (PEP):
Part 1: Quarter/Term/Year and Contact Information:
ᵒ Identify Quarter/Term/Year:

8. ᵒ Identify Student Contact Information, including:
Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip, Home Phone, Work
Phone, Cell Phone, Fax, and Walden University Email
ᵒ Identify Preceptor Contact Information, including:
Name, Organization, Street Address, City, State, Zip, Work
Phone, Cell Phone, Fax, and Professional/Work Email.
Points:
Points Range:
5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
The response accurately and clearly identifies the
Quarter/Term/Year, all Student Contact Information, and all
Preceptor Contact Information.

9. Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:
4 (4%) - 4 (4%)
The response identifies the Quarter/Term/Year, and at least
90% of Student Contact Information and Preceptor Contact
Information.

10. Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:
3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)
The response identifies the Quarter/Term/Year, and at least
80% of Student Contact Information and Preceptor Contact
Information.

11. Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:
0 (0%) - 3 (3%)
The response is inaccurate, incomplete, or is missing
identification of the Quarter/Term/Year and/or identifies less
than 80% of Student Contact Information and Preceptor Contact
Information.

12. Feedback:
Part 2: Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives:
Explain three Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives that
address your self-assessment of the skills found in the Clinical
Skills Self-Assessment, are SMART (i.e., Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Results-Focused, Time-Focused), and meet the
requirements for this course.
Each Practicum Learning Objective must describe planned
activities, mode of assessment, and PRAC course outcome(s)
addressed for the skills you would like to improve from your
self-assessment.
Points:
Points Range:

13. 69 (69%) - 75 (75%)
The response clearly, accurately, and thoroughly explains
three (3) Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives that
address the self-assessment of the skills found in the Clinical
Skills Self-Assessment, are SMART (i.e., Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Results-Focused, Time-Focused), and meet the
requirements for this course.
For each Learning Objective, the response clearly, accurately,
and thoroughly describes planned activities, mode of
assessment, and PRAC course outcome(s) addressed for the
skills to be improved from the self-assessment.
Feedback:

14. Points:
Points Range:
60 (60%) - 68 (68%)
The response accurately explains three (3) Individualized
Practicum Learning Objectives that address the self-assessment
of the skills found in the Clinical Skills Self-Assessment, are
SMART (i.e., Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-
Focused, Time-Focused), and meet the requirements for this
course.
For each Learning Objective, the response accurately describes
planned activities, mode of assessment, and PRAC course
outcome(s) addressed for the skills to be improved from the
self-assessment.

15. Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:
53 (53%) - 59 (59%)
The response somewhat vaguely explains three (3)
Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives that address the
self-assessment of the skills found in the Clinical Skills Self-
Assessment, are SMART (i.e., Specific, Measurable, Attainable,
Results-Focused, Time-Focused), and meet the requirements for
this course.

16. For each Learning Objective, the response somewhat vaguely
describes planned activities, mode of assessment, and PRAC
course outcome(s) addressed for the skills to be improved from
the self-assessment.
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:
0 (0%) - 52 (52%)

17. The response inaccurately or incompletely explains three (3)
Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives that address the
self-assessment of the skills found in the Clinical Skills Self-
Assessment, are SMART (i.e., Specific, Measurable, Attainable,
Results-Focused, Time-Focused), and meet the requirements for
this course.
For each Learning Objective, the response has a vague,
inaccurate, and/or incomplete or missing description of planned
activities, mode of assessment, and PRAC course outcome(s)
addressed for the skills to be improved from the self-
assessment.
Feedback:
Part 3: Projected Timeline/Schedule:
Describe your Practicum timeline/schedule, including:
ᵒ Number of weekly hours projected to work on your Practicum
ᵒ Number of weekly hours for Professional Development

18. Points:
Points Range:
14 (14%) - 15 (15%)
The response includes a clear, accurate, and thorough
description of the Practicum timeline/schedule, including
number of weekly hours projected to work on the Practicum and
number of weekly hours for Professional Development.
Feedback:

19. Points:
Points Range:
12 (12%) - 13 (13%)
The response includes an accurate description of the Practicum
timeline/schedule, including number of weekly hours projected
to work on the Practicum and number of weekly hours for
Professional Development.
Feedback:

20. Points:
Points Range:
11 (11%) - 11 (11%)
The response includes a somewhat vague description of the
Practicum timeline/schedule, including number of weekly hours
projected to work on the Practicum and number of weekly hours
for Professional Development.
Feedback:

21. Points:
Points Range:
0 (0%) - 10 (10%)
The response includes a vague, incomplete, and/or inaccurate
or missing description of the Practicum timeline/schedule,
including number of weekly hours projected to work on the
Practicum and number of weekly hours for Professional
Development.
Feedback:

22. Written Expression and Formatting—English Writing
Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper
punctuation.
Points:
Points Range:
5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no
errors.

23. Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:
4 (4%) - 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1–2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation
errors.

24. Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:
3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains several (3–4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation
errors.

25. Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:
0 (0%) - 3 (3%)
Contains many (≥5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

26. Feedback:
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Record the required information in each area of the Practicum
Experience Plan (PEP):
Part 1: Quarter/Term/Year and Contact Information:
ᵒ Identify Quarter/Term/Year:
ᵒ Identify Student Contact Information, including:
Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip, Home Phone, Work
Phone, Cell Phone, Fax, and Walden University Email
ᵒ Identify Preceptor Contact Information, including:
Name, Organization, Street Address, City, State, Zip, Work
Phone, Cell Phone, Fax, and Professional/Work Email.--
Levels of Achievement:

27. Excellent
5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
The response accurately and clearly identifies the
Quarter/Term/Year, all Student Contact Information, and all
Preceptor Contact Information.
Good
4 (4%) - 4 (4%)
The response identifies the Quarter/Term/Year, and at least 90%
of Student Contact Information and Preceptor Contact
Information.
Fair
3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)
The response identifies the Quarter/Term/Year, and at least 80%
of Student Contact Information and Preceptor Contact
Information.

28. Poor
0 (0%) - 3 (3%)
The response is inaccurate, incomplete, or is missing
identification of the Quarter/Term/Year and/or identifies less
than 80% of Student Contact Information and Preceptor Contact
Information.
Feedback:
Part 2: Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives:
Explain three Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives that
address your self-assessment of the skills found in the Clinical
Skills Self-Assessment, are SMART (i.e., Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Results-Focused, Time-Focused), and meet the
requirements for this course.
Each Practicum Learning Objective must describe planned
activities, mode of assessment, and PRAC course outcome(s)
addressed for the skills you would like to improve from your
self-assessment.--

29. Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
69 (69%) - 75 (75%)
The response clearly, accurately, and thoroughly explains three
(3) Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives that address
the self-assessment of the skills found in the Clinical Skills
Self-Assessment, are SMART (i.e., Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Results-Focused, Time-Focused), and meet the
requirements for this course.
For each Learning Objective, the response clearly, accurately,
and thoroughly describes planned activities, mode of
assessment, and PRAC course outcome(s) addressed for the
skills to be improved from the self-assessment.
Good
60 (60%) - 68 (68%)
The response accurately explains three (3) Individualized
Practicum Learning Objectives that address the self-assessment
of the skills found in the Clinical Skills Self-Assessment, are
SMART (i.e., Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-
Focused, Time-Focused), and meet the requirements for this

30. course.
For each Learning Objective, the response accurately describes
planned activities, mode of assessment, and PRAC course
outcome(s) addressed for the skills to be improved from the
self-assessment.
Fair
53 (53%) - 59 (59%)
The response somewhat vaguely explains three (3)
Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives that address the
self-assessment of the skills found in the Clinical Skills Self-
Assessment, are SMART (i.e., Specific, Measurable, Attainable,
Results-Focused, Time-Focused), and meet the requirements for
this course.
For each Learning Objective, the response somewhat vaguely
describes planned activities, mode of assessment, and PRAC
course outcome(s) addressed for the skills to be improved from
the self-assessment.
Poor
0 (0%) - 52 (52%)

31. The response inaccurately or incompletely explains three (3)
Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives that address the
self-assessment of the skills found in the Clinical Skills Self-
Assessment, are SMART (i.e., Specific, Measurable, Attainable,
Results-Focused, Time-Focused), and meet the requirements for
this course.
For each Learning Objective, the response has a vague,
inaccurate, and/or incomplete or missing description of planned
activities, mode of assessment, and PRAC course outcome(s)
addressed for the skills to be improved from the self-
assessment.
Feedback:
Part 3: Projected Timeline/Schedule:
Describe your Practicum timeline/schedule, including:
ᵒ Number of weekly hours projected to work on your Practicum

32. ᵒ Number of weekly hours for Professional Development--
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
14 (14%) - 15 (15%)
The response includes a clear, accurate, and thorough
description of the Practicum timeline/schedule, including
number of weekly hours projected to work on the Practicum and
number of weekly hours for Professional Development.
Good
12 (12%) - 13 (13%)
The response includes an accurate description of the Practicum
timeline/schedule, including number of weekly hours projected
to work on the Practicum and number of weekly hours for
Professional Development.
Fair
11 (11%) - 11 (11%)

33. The response includes a somewhat vague description of the
Practicum timeline/schedule, including number of weekly hours
projected to work on the Practicum and number of weekly hours
for Professional Development.
Poor
0 (0%) - 10 (10%)
The response includes a vague, incomplete, and/or inaccurate or
missing description of the Practicum timeline/schedule,
including number of weekly hours projected to work on the
Practicum and number of weekly hours for Professional
Development.
Feedback:
Written Expression and Formatting—English Writing Standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation.--

34. Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
Good
4 (4%) - 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1–2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Fair
3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains several (3–4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation
errors.
Poor
0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

35. Contains many (≥5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
Feedback:
Total Points:
100
Name: PRAC_6645_Week2_Assignment2_Rubric
PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AS INDICATED
BELOW:
1). ZERO (0) PLAGIARISM

36. 2). AT LEAST 5 REFERENCES, NO MORE THAN 5 YEARS.
3). PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED RUBRIC AND THE
GRADING DETAILS, AND PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE PLAN
TEMPLATE.
4). PLEASE FOLLOW THE APA 7 WRITING RULES, STYLE,
AND FORMAT. PLEASE INCLUDE CONCLUSION.
Thank you.