Reflection on Practicum- Nursing

Discussion Topic: Wrap-up

Questions: 

Reflect upon this practicum experience and share the following:

1. What 2 things were the highlights of the practicum experience?

• Mentorship/Coaching.
• Understanding the workplace culture.
• Transfer of knowledge and learning into practice.

2. What 2 things need improvement moving forward?

• Communication skills.
• Empathy.
• Mentorship.

Module 8: Week 8 Wrap-Up

Overview

This module’s topic will wrap-up the practicum experience.

Learning Outcomes

This module aligns with the following course measurable learning outcome(s):

• Integrate the Christian world view into practice with emphasis on the Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials. (DNP Essentials VI, VII; NONPF: Scientific Foundation Competencies 1-4, Leadership Competencies 1-7, Quality Competencies 1, 4, 5, Practice Inquiry Competencies 1-6, Policy Competencies 1-6, Health Delivery System Competencies 1-7, Ethics Competencies 1-3, Independent Practice Competencies 1-4; LUPLO 2, 5, 6, 7)
• Evaluate evidence-based practice and research to translate evidence into (DNP Essentials I, III; NONPF: Scientific Foundation Competencies 1-4, Leadership Competencies 1, 2, Quality Competencies 1, 5, Practice Inquiry Competencies 1-6, Technology and Information Literacy Competencies 1-5, Ethics Competencies 1-3, Independent Practice Competencies 2-4; LUPLO 1, 2, 3)
• Progress toward attainment of professional goals and objectives, with guidance of preceptor and faculty at the Meso (DNP Essentials VI; NONPF: Ethics Competencies 1-3, Independent Practice Competency 2; LUPLO 5, 7)
• Scholarly level writing suitable for publication utilizing approved Scholarly Project (DNP Essentials I, III; NONPF: Scientific Foundation Competency 2, Leadership Competency 6, Practice Inquiry Competency 5; LUPLO 1, 3, 4, 5)