Write a 1-page paper that includes the following:
Two or three learning objectives for your practicum hours that are aligned to the AACN Master’s Essentials, your MSN-level specialty-area competencies, the focus of this course (i.e., implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of an evidence-based project), and other aspects of your professional growth and development.
Activities you will undertake to fulfill your identified learning objectives. Be specific and provide examples.
A proposed timeline for accomplishing your practicum hours
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practicum Activities Guidelines
DNP Essential I. Scientific Underpinnings for Practice
• Utilize evidence-based practice to translate evidence in improving practice change or processes
• All activities with the project site related to the DNP Capstone Project (stakeholder analysis, organization readiness, SWOT analysis, meetings with project mentor and other organization stakeholders, presentations)
• Serve as abstract or journal reviewer
• Participate in grant writing or grant workshop
• Develop tools for sustainability (toolkits, audit tools, checklists, web-based training etc.)
DNP Essential II. Organizational Systems Leadership for Quality Improvement and Systems Thinking
• Engage in professional committee activities
• Engage in policy development at the local, state, national levels
• Demonstrates leadership skills to promote intra-professional and inter-professional collaboration
• Utilize evidence-based practice to translate evidence in improving practice change or processes
• All activities with the project site related to the DNP Capstone Project (stakeholder analysis, organization readiness, SWOT analysis, meetings with project mentor and other organization stakeholders, presentations)
• Participate in activities promoting social determinants of health
DNP Essential III. Clinical Scholarship and Analytical Methods for Evidence-Based Practice
• Utilize evidence-based practice to translate evidence in improving practice change or processes
• All activities with the project site related to the DNP Capstone Project (stakeholder analysis, organization readiness, SWOT analysis, meetings with project mentor and other organization stakeholders, presentations)
DNP Essential IV. Information Systems/Technology and Patient Care Technology for the Improvement and Transformation of Healthcare
• Participates in developing and/or integrating evidence-based practices into information management systems
• All activities with the project site related to the DNP Capstone Project (stakeholder analysis, organization readiness, SWOT analysis, meetings with project mentor and other organization stakeholders, presentations)
DNP Essential V. Healthcare Policy for Advocacy in Healthcare
• Engage in professional committee activities
• Participate in activities promoting social determinants of health
• Engage in policy development at the local, state, national, international levels
• All activities with the project site related to the DNP Capstone Project (stakeholder analysis, organization readiness, SWOT analysis, meetings with project mentor and other organization stakeholders, presentations)
• Serve on committees at the local, state, national, international levels
• Meet with elected officials regarding health policy issues
• Provide testimony for health policy
• Participate in activities promoting social determinants of health
