NURS 6645 week 10: Practicum Experience Plan

Practicum Experience Plan

 

Objective 1: To improve my skills in conducting psychotherapy sessions.

 

Planned Activities:

• Attend psychotherapy training sessions.
• Review literature and resources on best practices in conducting psychotherapy.
• Observe and participate in psychotherapy sessions with experienced clinicians.
• Conduct mock psychotherapy sessions under the supervision of a preceptor.

Mode of Assessment: Preceptor evaluation of my ability to conduct effective psychotherapy sessions.

 

PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:

• Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement a treatment plan for patients through psychotherapy.
• Utilize various psychotherapeutic approaches and techniques.
• Demonstrate effective communication and active listening skills during psychotherapy sessions

 

Objective 2: To improve my skills in selecting and implementing screening tools and interpreting results.

Planned Activities:

• Attend training sessions on selecting and implementing screening tools.
• Review literature and resources on best practices in selecting and implementing screening tools.
• Conduct mock screening sessions under the supervision of a preceptor.
• Review and interpret screening results under the supervision of a preceptor.

 

Mode of Assessment: Preceptor evaluation of my ability to select and implement appropriate screening tools and interpret results.

 

PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:

• Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate screening tools for patients.
• Implement screening tools effectively and efficiently.
• Interpret and communicate screening results accurately and effectively.

 

Objective 3: To improve my skills in making recommendations based on screening results.

 

Planned Activities:

• Attend training sessions on making recommendations based on screening results.
• Review literature and resources on best practices in making recommendations based on screening results.
• Analyze and interpret screening results under the supervision of a preceptor.
• Develop treatment recommendations based on screening results.

 

Mode of Assessment: Preceptor evaluation of my ability to make appropriate treatment recommendations based on screening results.

 

PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:

• Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret screening results accurately.
• Develop effective treatment recommendations based on screening results.
• Communicate treatment recommendations clearly and effectively to patients and other healthcare providers.

Nursing Theory:

A nursing theory that could guide clinical practice is the Roy Adaptation Model. This model focuses on the individual’s ability to adapt to stressors and the nursing interventions needed to promote adaptation. The model has been applied to psychiatric nursing care and has been found to be effective in promoting patient adaptation and improving outcomes (Callis, 2020).

 

A counseling/psychotherapy theory that could guide clinical practice is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is a goal-oriented therapy that focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and overall functioning. CBT has been found to be effective in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression (Tanoue et al.,  2018).

 

Part 3: Projected Timeline/Schedule

 

	Number of Clinical Hours Projected for Week	Number of Weekly Hours for Professional Development	Number of Weekly Hours for Practicum Coursework
Week 1	8	10	10
Week 2	16	10	10
Week 3	16	10	10
Week 4	16	10	10
Week 5	16	10	10
Week 6	16	10	10
Week 7	16	10	10
Week 8	16	10	10
Week 9	16	10	10
Week 10	16	10	10
Week 11	8	10	10
Total Hours (must meet the following requirements)	144 or 160 Hours

 

Part 4 – Signatures

 

Student Signature (electronic):              

 

Practicum Faculty Signature (electronic)**:                        Date:

 

References

Callis, A. M. B. (2020). Application of the Roy Adaptation Theory to a care program for nurses. Applied Nursing Research, 56, 151340.

Tanoue, H., Yoshinaga, N., Kato, S., Naono-Nagatomo, K., Ishida, Y., & Shiraishi, Y. (2018). Nurse-led group cognitive behavioral therapy for major depressive disorder among adults in Japan: A preliminary single-group study. International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 5(3), 218-222.