Practicum Experience Plan

Overview:

Entering the practicum, I was determined to expand my skills in diverse clinical areas. My objectives for the clinical sessions included being able to recognize the signs and symptoms of various mental health disorders, being confident when distinguishing psychopathological disorders from physiopathological conditions, and having the ability to formulate differential diagnoses based on the findings from the functional assessment of the patients. I have made significant gains in attaining these objectives. Notwithstanding, I am still keen on bolstering my skills in these areas to be clinically ready by the time I complete the practicum: Practicum Experience Plan.

Part 1: Quarter/Term/Year and Contact Information

Section A

 

Quarter/Term/Year:

 

Student Contact Information

Name:

Street Address:

City, State, Zip:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Fax:

E-mail:

 

Preceptor Contact Information

Name:

Organization:

Street Address:

City, State, Zip:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Fax:

Professional/Work E-mail:

 

Part 2: Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives

Objective 1: To recognize the manifestations of the most commonly encountered psychiatric illnesses within the third week of the practicum.

 

Planned Activities:

• Allocate more time doing clinical rounds to familiarize myself with the clinical manifestations of the commonly encountered disorders.
• Read textbooks and watch videos on the signs and symptoms of common mental health illnesses.

Mode of Assessment: Self-assessment of my understanding of mental health illnesses by evaluating my ability to identify the signs and symptoms of common mental health disorders.

PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed: PMHNPs maintain competence in diagnosing mental health disorders.

 

Objective 2: To distinguish pathophysiological disorders from psychopathological conditions by the seventh week of the practicum.

Planned Activities:

• Allocate more time doing clinical rounds to familiarize myself with the clinical manifestations of common pathophysiological and psychopathological conditions.
• Read textbooks and watch videos on the signs and symptoms of common pathophysiological and psychopathological conditions.

Mode of Assessment: Engage my peers and preceptor to allow them to evaluate my ability to distinguish pathophysiological disorders from psychopathological conditions.

PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed: PMHNPs to maintain competence in diagnosing mental health disorders.

 

Objective 3: To formulate differential diagnoses related to the findings from the functional assessment of patients by the third week of the practicum.

Planned Activities:

• Allocate time to do extra readings on case studies, clinical case reports, and textbooks on formulating differential diagnoses. This will equip me with the knowledge required to be able to identify unique aspects of mental health disorders required when formulating differentials.
• Attend more clinical rounds to observe how more experienced nurse practitioners formulate differential diagnoses based on findings from functional assessments. This will equip me with the skills necessary to accurately diagnose clients with mental health disorders.

Mode of Assessment: Attend joint clinical sessions with my preceptor to allow the evaluations of my ability to formulate differential diagnoses.

 

PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed: PMHNPs to maintain competence in formulating differential diagnoses and making accurate clinical diagnoses.

Part 3: Projected Timeline/Schedule

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 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 (hours you are in Practicum Setting at your Field Site)	Number of Weekly Hours for Professional Development (these are not practicum hour)	Number of Weekly Hours for Practicum Coursework (these are not practicum hours)
Week 1	6	6	6
Week 2	7	5	5
Week 3	7	5	5
Week 4	8	7	6
Week 5	8	7	6
Week 6	8	7	6
Week 7	7	6	6
Week 8	8	7	6
Week 9	8	7	6
Week 10	7	6	6
Week 11	7	6	6
Total Hours (must meet the following requirements)	160 Hours

Part 4 – Signatures

 

Student Signature (electronic):                                Date:

 

Practicum Faculty Signature (electronic)**:                        Date:

** 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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