COURSE:
PRAC 6531 – Primary Care of Adults Across the Lifespan Practicum
Assignment 2: Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment
Using the Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Form specific to your NP track (i.e., Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)):
- Rate yourself according to your confidence level performing the procedures identified on the Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Form.
- Based on your ratings, summarize your strengths and opportunities for improvement.
- Based on your self-assessment and theory of nursing practice, develop 3–4 goals and objectives for this practicum experience. Include them on the designated area of the form.
By Day 7 of Week 1
Submit your completed FNP or AGPCNP Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Form.
See the weekly Assignment 2 area for details.
SOLUTION
Practicum Experience Journal Week One
The nursing theory that I have chosen to guide my clinical practicum is the Health Promotion Model. Nursing theorist Nola Pender developed the Health Promotion Model. According to Nursing Theory (2013), the Health Promotion Model consists of five key concepts, which are person, environment, nursing, health, and illness. As an advanced practice nurses, it is vital to our role to help patient learn to care for themselves and assist them in making health choices. Participating in their own care will allow patient to prevent diseases, illnesses, and help lead to better care outcomes. According to Nursing Theory (2013), Pender was convinced that……………………….$10
