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NUR 1072 Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarship – Preceptor Package (Summer 2015)

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Preceptor Information Package Nursing 1072 – Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarship

Faculty: Doris Howell, RN, PhD Kimberley Widger, RN, PhD, CHPCN(C)


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April 16, 2015 Dear Colleague and Preceptor, Thank you for agreeing to participate as a preceptor in the final course Nursing 1072: Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarship for a Master of Nursing student at the University of Toronto. We truly appreciate the support and guidance you will be providing to the graduate student who will be completing a practicum with you between April 21, 2015 and June 23, 2015. We greatly appreciate the time you will spend with this student, your professional commitment, and your advanced nursing practice knowledge and skill. The student you will be preceptoring has come to you well-prepared but concerned about having a great learning experience during this final practicum course. You are a crucial person in making this a positive learning experience and facilitating the transition into the advanced nursing practice role. Attached you will find a course outline for Nursing 1072. Included in the course outline is detailed information about the requirements for the course, including assessment / evaluation strategies, preceptor role expectations, student role expectations, and so on. Nursing 1072 provides learners who are in the FINAL term of their MN program with opportunities to integrate previous learning and continue the analysis, synthesis and integration of advanced theoretical principles and concepts related to advanced nursing practice. The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) has identified core competencies required of advanced practice nurses in the document 'Advanced Nursing Practice: A National Framework' (CNA, 2008). A copy of this framework is accessible at the following website: https://www.cna-aiic.ca/~/media/cna/page-content/pdf-en/anp_national_framework_e.pdf This course specifically provides students with opportunities to further develop and establish their knowledge, skills, and judgment related to CNA categories of competencies: clinical, leadership, research and consultation and collaboration. Which competencies the student focuses on in this course is dependent on their field of study in the MN program (administrative or clinical) and their future goals. Details of course expectations are described in the course outline. Generally, the expectations are that upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:

1. Access, appraise, and judiciously apply research and a wide range of nursing and related theoretical knowledge to guide advanced nursing practice as outlined by the Canadian Nurses Association (2008).

2. Identify the scope of advanced nursing practice roles and understand the advanced nursing practice role within the context of interprofessional practice.

3. Systematically identify issues and factors that facilitate and constrain accomplishment of advanced nursing practice objectives and/or interventions to support client and healthcare system outcomes.

4. Articulate key challenges and strategies for advanced practice nurses to promote scholarship in health care, education, and/or policy settings.

5. Communicate professional contributions and scholarly work through formal presentations.

Learners MUST complete 170 practice hours, keep a log of these hours, and complete a brief description of their weekly practice activities. These logs are to be signed by you and returned to us at the mid-point of the course and at the end of the course. Please note that learners MUST be available during normal hours

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of work for your role. They must have created a learning contract for the course experience that is approved by you and the faculty person leading the section where the student has been assigned. Students will be attending mandatory seminars at the university on the afternoons of April 21st, May 5th, May 19th, June 2nd, June 9th and the final poster presentation for the practicum experience on June 23rd. On the final day of the course, June 23rd, 2015, students will be hosting an Advanced Nursing Practice Symposium at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing. At this symposium, each student will display and describe a poster outlining their major accomplishment(s) within their practicum experience. We hope you will be able to join us anytime between 1-3pm to view student posters and reflect with them on their practicum experience over their final term in the MN program.

You are asked to assess student performance twice during the course, at mid-term (week 5, May 19th) and at end of term (week 9, June 19th). The assessment form includes assessments ratings of student accomplishment of their achievement indicators related to each of their approved learning objectives, their communication competence, and their engagement in evidence based practice. There is also one overall assessment rating. We welcome you to also add some remarks about the student’s progress, accomplishments, and challenges. Although we ask you to assess student accomplishment, the final pass / fail grade is determined by me in consideration of your assessments and other required course evaluation components described in the course outline. A student MUST pass all five components of the course to receive a final grade of ‘pass’ in this course. We have implemented an online process for submission of our practicum evaluations in Nursing 1072. Students will be required to submit their mid-term and end of term self-assessments online. Preceptors are asked to also submit their assessments of students on-line through a system called Link Health Pro (LHP). LHP is a simple system to use for student assessment. Your email address will be used as your user name and you will be provided with a password to access both the online mid-term and end of term evaluation documents for the student. You will also be able to see your student’s draft and final self-assessments (mid-term and end of term) before you need to complete your assessment. Thank you very much for your support. While we do not routinely meet with preceptors, we are always available to discuss any concerns that arise related to this student throughout the practicum. Please do not hesitate to call or email me if we can be of assistance or if you have any questions or concerns about the program or the student. It would be wonderful to see you at the Advanced Nursing Practice Symposium poster session on June 23rd, 2015 (1-3pm), if you are able to make it. Sincerely,

Doris Howell and Kimberley Widger Doris Howell RN PhD and Kimberley Widger RN PhD CHPCN(C) Email: [email protected], [email protected],

mailto:[email protected]



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TABLE OF CONTENTS

MN Program Overview Faculty Liaisons Student Assessement through Link Health Pro Preceptor Role Student Role and Responsibilities (including student information for preceptor) Placement Questions: Insurance and HealthForms Clinical Appointments for Preceptors

Course Syllabus


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MN Program Overview The Master of Nursing Program is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses to provide professional leadership in their chosen advanced practice field. The MN program has three separate fields: Nursing Administration, Clinical Nursing, and Nurse Practitioner [Adult or Child Stream]. Here we focus on the MN program in relation to two fields of study: Nursing Administration and Clinical Nursing. The MN program is a course-based program including completion of nine graduate courses. There are 4 foundation courses completed by all MN students: Nursing 1017 (History of ideas/theory) Nursing 1022 (Research utilization - quantitative) Nursing 1028 (Research utilization– qualitative) Nursing 1034 (Program planning & evaluation) Students take one course from a group of 5 courses related to relational / interpersonal issues (Nursing 1012/1021/1032/1043/1016: ethics/profession/group/interpersonal relations) Students also must complete 3 courses from a defined course list related to their field of study (administration or clinical). In the FINAL term of their program, students MUST complete Nursing 1072: Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarship, a final consolidation course.


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Faculty Liaisons Graduate Clinical Placement Coordinator Kathy Trip, RN, BScN, MN Telephone: 416-946-7355 (email is preferred mode of contact) Fax: 416-978-8222 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Tuesday to Friday – please call or email Student Placement Coordinator Sharon Lee Telephone: (416) 978-8475 Fax: (416) 978-0899 E-Mail: [email protected]

Role of the Graduate Clinical Placement Coordinator The Graduate Clinical Placements Coordinator is a resource to students to assist in the arrangement of practicum preceptors and settings. This includes the management of the practicum placement process, preceptor orientation, and ongoing management of associated initiatives. Primarily the Graduate Placement Coordinator acts as the initial point of contact for students and agencies related to placements.



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Student Assessment through Link Health Pro Student assessments are completed online through our online evaluation system – Link Health Pro (LHP). LHP hosts a community of students and preceptors affiliated with the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing. As preceptor, you will need to complete a student assessment at mid-term and end of term. Students must first prepare and discuss with you their own self-assessments at both times. Students will also complete preceptor and practicum settings evaluations. Aggregate results will be provided to the organization annually once a sufficient number of evaluations have been received to assure privacy and confidentiality for the student and preceptor. If you do not already have an LHP account with us, we will set up your account with LHP and email you an access password. If you have used LHP previously, you may sign on with your current login name and password. Preceptors are invited to build their profile within the LHP system, and are encouraged to share a photograph, which helps build recognition as part of the Bloomberg Faculty. We ask that you follow the procedures outlined below for student assessment.

Student Assessment Procedure

LHP will be utilized by learners and preceptors to complete mid-term and practicum final assessments. There are two formal assessment periods in Nursing 1072: mid-term (week 5) and final assessment (end of week 9). The procedure for student self-assessment and preceptor assessment of students at both periods of time should be the following (at a minimum):

1. Student uses self-reflection and previous preceptor and other health team member feedback to draft a self-assessment in LHP related to accomplishment of practicum learning objectives, communication skills, and engaging in evidence based practice.

2. Student shares self-assessment with preceptor and meets with preceptor formally to discuss progress and self-assessment. (The draft self-assessment is easily printed from LHP by the student to guide these discussions.)

3. Student submits self-assessment through LHP. 4. Preceptor completes student assessment (same as did student) and submits this into LHP. 5. Faculty reviews student self-assessment and preceptor assessment and follows up, as needed, with

student and preceptor. To complete a student evaluation assessment: You cannot complete an evaluation until the student has completed theirs. Once this is done – you will receive an email prompt.

1. Sign in to Link Health Pro (www.linkhealthpro.com) 2. Select Evaluations from the left menu 3. Click on the Clinical Evaluation button 4. Select the evaluation form specific to the course the student is enrolled in

(M for Midterm and F for Final / End of term) 5. Click Start to proceed with the evaluation 6. You will be able to view the student’s learning objectives and achievement indicators related to

CNA (2008) advanced nursing practice competencies. You will also see a small section related to their communication competencies and their engagement in evidence-based practice. We ask that you assess the student on each of their achievement indicators within each section and in the final overall assessment indicator. Please add some additional comments in the comment section.

7. Once you are finished with the evaluation, click on the Submit button. 8. Note that there is a save function. You may save evaluations in progress. However, the assessment

is not submitted unless you click on Submit.

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Preceptor Role Guidelines

Preceptor roles include those of a coach, teacher, facilitator, resource person, and assessor / evaluator. Preceptor competencies include:

A) Collaboration B) Personal Attributes C) Facilitation of Learning D) Professional Practice E) Knowledge of the Setting

For detailed information please review the Canadian Nurses Association Guide to Preceptorship and Mentoring: http://cna-aiic.ca/~/media/cna/page-content/pdf-en/achieving_excellence_2004_e.pdf?la=en

Prior to the Beginning of the Practicum

Meet with the learner to discuss the planned experience Review the learning plan contract with the learner Assist the learner to identify strategies for achieving learning objectives, timelines, and methods of

assessment / evaluation for achievement

During the Practicum

Facilitate learner's introduction to the practicum setting Act as an expert and role model sharing experiences and knowledge. Introduce the learner to advanced nursing practice roles in action Provide student supervision and consultation throughout the practicum experience within the

context of a formal guiding preceptor relationship Meet with the learner regularly throughout the term to discuss progress towards achievement of

learning objectives identified in their learning plan contract Provide learner with feedback on leadership development in their area of practice scholarship

(including clinical, education, research, or administration, as relevant) Complete two formal assessments of student performance: mid-term (week 5) and final assessment

(end of week 9) and submit these through the LHP software system. Inform the course faculty immediately of any problems arising from the learner placement and

negotiate with the learner and faculty to secure learning outcome.

At End of Practicum

Review the learning plan contract/objectives with the learner to determine if successfully achieved. Discuss assessment / evaluation of performance with the student and complete the Learner

Assessment on the LHP system. Discuss assessment of student performance with the Faculty member if necessary.

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Student Role and Responsibilities

The learner role is to engage in a formal relationship with the preceptor and develop knowledge and practice experience in preparation for a career as an advanced practice nurse.

Before Beginning Practicum

Analyze and determine what he/she wants to gain from the experience. Arrange, with the support of the Clinical Coordinator, a preceptor with graduate preparation. Submit/update a complete Health form to the Graduate Department of Nursing Science


Develop a learning plan contract approved by the course faculty. Discuss the learning plan with the preceptor. Discuss with the preceptor reciprocal expectations and devise a schedule of activities to meet

learning objectives. Seek supervision and feedback from the preceptor on an on-going basis. Perform within the administrative framework of the practice facility. Achieve learning objectives. Maintain professionalism throughout the practice scholarship practicum Share learning within the course “community of learners” through class discussions and on-line

postings. Complete all course requirements, including assessment procedures.

After Completion of the Practicum

Discuss Learner Self-assessment / evaluation with the preceptor. Review the learning plan contract with the preceptor to determine if it has been successfully

achieved. Bring all documentation to the course faculty member as requested.

Student Information for Preceptors Students are encouraged to provide their Preceptors with an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), and a summary of courses completed and professional experiences to date.


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Placement Questions

a. Insurance During placements, the learner has the protection of the University of Toronto's Comprehensive General Liability insurance policy. The Ministry of Education Work/Education Placement Agreement under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Coverage Act covers each learner's practicum placement. Each student is given a memorandum issued by the Health and Well Being Services Department of the University of Toronto and is to share this with their preceptors.

b. Health Forms All students are required to complete health forms with the Occupational Health Nurse, at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing. Students may not commence their practicum placements unless these forms are processed and cleared by the Faculty. Once their health forms are processed and approved, students must update their TB test annually.

Adjunct Appointments for Preceptors All eligible Preceptors are invited to apply for an Adjunct Appointment at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto. Adjunct Appointments are granted to those individuals who are employed elsewhere in a position that is not primarily academic in nature, who have special skills or learning of value to the Bloomberg Faculty and who may provide services or which recognition is desirable. For more information please visit: http://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/faculty-staff/careers/join-the-faculty/status-adjunct-appointments

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NUR1072: ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE SCHOLARSHIP

Summer 2015

Faculty: Doris Howell, RN, PhD Location: PMH 15-617

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: Before or after class OR please email to make an appointment

Faculty: Kimberley Widger, RN, PhD, CHPCN(C) Location: HS272



Course Coordinator: Margaret Blastorah, RN, PhD Location: HS252



Practicum Placements

Names: Kathy Trip & Sharon Lee

Location: 155 College St., Room HS 240 and 130, respectively

Telephone: (416) 946-7355 & (416) 978-8475

Email: [email protected] & [email protected]

Blackboard Posting http://portal.utoronto.ca

Class Dates: Tuesdays from 1-4pm: April 21st, May 5

th, May 19

th, June 2

nd, & June 9

th, AND

June 23rd

(12-5pm) – Note: A few class sections are combined and there is a

special time for the final class.

Location of Class: Doris Howell section – HS270

Kimberley Widger section - HS106

Prerequisites: Nursing 1072 MUST be taken in the final term of the MN program. All other MN

courses are completed prior to Nursing 1072.

Course Weighting: This course is evaluated as one course and includes 170 practicum hours of

Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarship. The course grade is pass/fail. This course

is not included in GPA calculation.






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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Nursing 1072 provides learners who are in the FINAL term of their MN program with opportunities to

integrate previous learning and continue the analysis, synthesis and integration of advanced theoretical

principles and concepts related to advanced nursing practice. According to the Canadian Nurses

Association ( 2008, p. 9), “advanced nursing practice is an umbrella term describing an advanced level

of clinical nursing practice that maximizes the use of graduate educational preparation, in-depth nursing

knowledge and expertise in meeting the health needs of individuals, families, groups, communities and

populations”. The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) has identified core competencies required of

advanced practice nurses in the document 'Advanced Nursing Practice: A National Framework'

(CNA, 2008). This course specifically provides you with opportunities to further develop and establish

your knowledge, skills, and judgment related to CNA categories of competencies: clinical, leadership,

research and consultation and collaboration. Which competencies you focus on is dependent on your

field of study in the MN program and your future goals. You MUST be very familiar with this

framework. Advanced nursing practice involves analysing and synthesizing knowledge; understanding,

interpreting and applying nursing theory and research; and developing and advancing nursing

knowledge and the profession as a whole” (CNA, 2008, p. 10). In this course, learners activate, build,

and refine the knowledge and skills that are consistent with the core competencies as outlined in the

framework including clinician, researcher, leader, and consultant/collaborator. Learners are expected to

integrate knowledge from previous course work as well as current readings.

Nursing takes place in a variety of settings and contexts, including, but not limited to, hospitals,

communities, clinics, and educational settings. Scholarship in advanced practice is not confined to any

one role or setting. Scholarship is an attribute of the advanced practice of nurse clinicians, educators,

administrators/ managers, and researchers. Thus, Nursing 1072 is completed in a variety of settings to

allow options and selection of a focus for scholarship in practice that builds on the foundation of

completed course work and professional experiences. These foci include clinical, education,

management / administration, and research, including knowledge translation. Learners have options to

pursue practicum placements in any of the following settings: acute care hospitals, the community, long-

term care, complex continuing care, or colleges / universities. The practicum placement should align

with the individual student‟s learning goals, completed course work, and future career goals. Course

participation consolidates learner development as an advanced practice nurse.

Throughout Nursing 1072, learners engage in the following:

a formal guiding relationship with an advanced practice nurse preceptor

demonstration of advanced nursing practice competencies (CNA, 2008)

actively participation within a community of learners to understand and integrate advanced

practice nurse competencies.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:

1. Access, appraise, and judiciously apply research and a wide range of nursing and related

theoretical knowledge to guide advanced nursing practice as outlined by the Canadian Nurses

Association (2008).


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2. Identify the scope of advanced nursing practice roles and understand the advanced nursing

practice role within the context of interprofessional practice.

3. Systematically identify issues and factors that facilitate and constrain accomplishment of

advanced nursing practice objectives and/or interventions to support client and healthcare system

outcomes.

4. Articulate key challenges and strategies for advanced practice nurses to promote scholarship in

health care, education, and/or policy settings.

5. Communicate professional contributions and scholarly work through formal presentations.

The course objectives will be met through the following strategies:

development of a guiding / preceptor relationship with a masters (minimum) prepared nurse

engagement in advanced nursing practice

active participation within a community of advanced nursing practice learners during seminars

completion of assessment / evaluation requirements for the course.

Course Format

Nursing 1072 includes both a seminar and practicum component which provides students with

opportunities to integrate theory and research into their advanced nursing practice.

Seminar Component: Course members will interact regularly over 10 weeks: in class for five 3-hour

seminars plus a final 5-hour class on the last day of the course which includes a poster presentation and

completion of course assessments / evaluations. Attendance at all seminars is compulsory.

Practicum Component: The advanced nursing practice practicum is completed with support of a

graduate prepared preceptor for approximately 17- 19 hours per week (over a 9 to 10-week period)

for a minimum total of 170 hours (usually all on the practicum agency site or at other related planned

learning activities). Practicum hours should be completed by the end of course week 10, though the end

of week 9 is preferred. The practicum placement should be carefully chosen to support integration of

previous learning during the MN program and in consideration of future career goals. Securing a

supportive, advanced practice nurse preceptor who is committed to guiding the learner into the role of

advanced practice nurse is essential in this course. Learners must have their formal learning contract

approved by both the preceptor and the faculty course leader. Initial learning objectives will be

developed prior to the start of the practicum and these will be revised and then confirmed by the

preceptor and faculty course leader by the third week of the course.


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COURSE TIMETABLE

Week Date Practicum and / or Seminar Topic Faculty/Location

1 April 21

(1-4pm)

PRACTICUM & SEMINAR: Introductions & overview of course

and the APN role; review learning contract plans; introduction to

Link Health Pro (LHP)

ACTION ITEM:

Draft Learning Contract due at beginning of class for review with

peers.

Doris Howell

section- HS270

Kim Widger section-

HS 106

At 3pm, all sections

will meet in HS106

3 May 5

(1-4pm)

PRACTICUM & SEMINAR: Collaboration and consultation in

the APN role

ACTION ITEM:

Final Learning Contract due at beginning of class. Faculty will

give feedback by Friday, May 8th prior to transcribing onto LHP

Doris Howell

section- HS270

Kim Widger section-

HS 106

5 May 19

(1-4pm)

PRACTICUM & SEMINAR: Research and the APN role

ACTION ITEMS:

1) Practice Paper due at beginning of class (post in turnitin.com

before class)

2) 1st Practice Scholarship Log (weeks 1-4) due at beginning of

class

3) Mid-term self and preceptor assessments due Thursday, May

21st at 5pm (via LHP)

Doris Howell

section- HS270

Kim Widger section-

HS 106

7 June 2

(1-4pm)

PRACTICUM & SEMINAR: APN role Panel Discussion

ACTION ITEMS:

1) Consult with preceptors about draft abstract.

2) Draft abstract due Thursday, June 4th at noon.

Both sections in

HS106

8 June 9

(1-4pm)

PRACTICUM & SEMINAR: Leadership and the APN role;

ACTION ITEMS:

1) DRAFT final self-assessment of practicum and post on LHP by

end of week for preceptor‟s review

2) Peer review of poster abstracts

3) Final abstracts due Thursday, June 11th at noon

Doris Howell

section- HS270

Kim Widger section-

HS 106

9 No class

June 16

PRACTICUM: Final week of practicum placement experience

ACTION ITEMS:

1) Meet with preceptor to review DRAFT self-assessment and ask

preceptors to do evaluations via LHP

2) Self-assessment and preceptor assessment of learner

SUBMITTED to LHP by Friday, June 19th at 12 noon

3) Complete Practicum Setting AND Preceptor Evaluation on LHP

4) 2nd

Practice Scholarship log submitted via email to Faculty on

Friday, June 19th at 12 noon (weeks 5-9) & plan for outstanding

hours, if needed. (Preceptor signs first page - bring to last class)

5) Complete and print posters

10 June 23

(12 -

5pm)

LAST CLASS: Poster presentation at Advanced Nursing Practice

Symposium

SCHEDULE:

Students secure poster on Poster Board (12-1pm)

Poster Judging & Viewing (1:00- 3:00 pm)

Students remove posters (3:00 – 3:30 pm)

Final Learner Evaluation with Faculty (3:30pm – 5pm)

ACTION ITEM: All outstanding practicum hours must be

completed by end of this week.

Faculty and Students

from both sections,

and Guest Reviewers

Lobby, Bahen Centre

for Information

Technology,

40 St. George Street


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GUIDING QUESTIONS AND REQUIRED READINGS

Students are expected to gather knowledge and evidence required to support and enhance their particular

area of advanced nursing practice and related issues.

Week 1: Introductions & Overview of Course and the APN Roles 1. What is advanced nursing practice?

2. What am I expecting from this course / practicum?

Bryant-Lukosius, D. et al. (2010). The clinical nurse specialist role in Canada. Nursing Leadership,

23(Special Issue), 140-166.

Canadian Nurses Association. (2008). Advanced Nursing Practice: A National Framework. Ottawa,

Canada: Canadian Nurses Association.


Canadian Nurses Association. (2014). Pan-Canadian Core Competencies for the Clinical Nurse

Specialist. Ottawa, Canada: Canadian Nurses Association.

http://cna-aiic.ca/~/media/cna/files/en/clinical_nurse_specialists_convention_handout_e.pdf

Kaasalainen, S. et al. (2010). A historical overview of the development of Advanced Practice Nursing

Role in Canada. Nursing Leadership, 23(Special Issue), 35-60.

Practical resources for developing and refining SMART objectives:

http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/wicworks/Documents/Platinum%20WIC/WIC-PlatinumWIC-

TipsForWritingSMARTObjectives.pdf

http://www.iom.edu/About-IOM/Making-a-Difference/Community-Outreach/Smart-Bites-

Toolkit/~/media/17F1CD0E451449538025EBFE5B1441D3.pdf

Week 3: Collaboration and Consultation in the APN Role

1. How is interprofessional collaboration evident/ not evident in your practicum setting?

2. What are some barriers or promoters of interprofessional practice in your setting?

3. What APN scholarship from your practicum will you focus on in your abstract and poster?

Hartwick Doane, G., Stadjduhar, K., Causton, E., Bidgood, D., & Cox, A. (2012). End-of-life and

interprofessional communication: Not simply a matter of “more.” Health and Interprofessional

Practice, 1(3), eP1028/1-14.

Salhani, D., & Coulter, I. (2009). The politics of interprofessional working and the struggle for

professional autonomy in nursing. Social Science & Medicine. 68: 1221-1228.

Thomas, M., Dhanani, S., Irwin, D., Writer, H., & Doherty, D. (2010). Development, dissemination and

implementation of a sedation and analgesic guideline in a pediatric intensive care unit…it takes

creativity and collaboration. Dynamics, 21(4), 16-25.

Wagner, l.M., Capezuti, E., Brush, B., Boltz, M. Renz, S., & Talerico, K.A. (2007). Description of an

advanced practice nursing consultative model to reduce restrictive siderail use in nursing homes.

Research in Nursing and Health, 30, 131-40.

World Health Organization (2010). Framework for action on interprofessional education and

collaborative practice. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization.

http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2010/WHO_HRH_HPN_10.3_eng.pdf


http://cna-aiic.ca/~/media/cna/files/en/clinical_nurse_specialists_convention_handout_e.pdf

http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/wicworks/Documents/Platinum%20WIC/WIC-PlatinumWIC-TipsForWritingSMARTObjectives.pdf

http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/wicworks/Documents/Platinum%20WIC/WIC-PlatinumWIC-TipsForWritingSMARTObjectives.pdf

http://www.iom.edu/About-IOM/Making-a-Difference/Community-Outreach/Smart-Bites-Toolkit/~/media/17F1CD0E451449538025EBFE5B1441D3.pdf

http://www.iom.edu/About-IOM/Making-a-Difference/Community-Outreach/Smart-Bites-Toolkit/~/media/17F1CD0E451449538025EBFE5B1441D3.pdf

http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2010/WHO_HRH_HPN_10.3_eng.pdf


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Nice to read:

Health Force Ontario (2007). Interprofessional Care: A blueprint for action in Ontario (Blueprint).

Available from: http://www.healthforceontario.ca/UserFiles/file/PolicymakersResearchers/ipc-

blueprint-july-2007-en.pdf.

McNamara, S., LePate, K., & Boileau, M. (2011). Bridging the gap. Interprofessional collaboration

between nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 25(1), 33-40.

Abstract and poster development:

Boswell, C., Cannon, S., & Holden-Huchton, P. (2004). Developing abstracts for workshops and

conferences: Improve your chance of acceptance. Nursing Education Perspectives, 25(1), 10-11.

Erren, T. C., & Bourne, P. E. (2007). Ten simple rules for a good poster presentation. PLos

Computational Biology, 3(5), 777-778.

Happell, B. (2008). Issues in research: Conference presentations: A guide to writing abstracts. Nurse

Researcher, 15(4), 79-87.

Miracle, V. A. (2008). Effective poster presentations. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 27(3), 122-

124.

„How To‟ resources for developing posters:

http://www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/cpurrin1/posteradvice.htm - presents an overview, software, layout,

examples of posters, section headings, tips

http://www.posterpresentations.com/html/free_poster_templates.html - poster templates

Week 5: Research and the APN Role

1. What APN behaviours and related APN (CNA, 2008) competencies have you performed in your

practicum?

2. How is evidence-based practice demonstrated or not demonstrated in your practicum setting?

3. What research evidence or theoretical knowledge are you accessing, evaluating and using in your

advanced nursing practice practicum?

Doran, D. & Sidani, S. (2007). Outcomes-focused knowledge translation: a framework for knowledge

translation and patient outcomes improvement. Worldviews Evidence Based Nursing, 4(1):3-13.

Dogherty, E. J., Harrison, M.B., Graham, I.D., Vandyk, A.D., & Keeping-Burke, L. (2013). Turning

knowledge into action at the point-of-care: The collective experience of nurses facilitating the

implementation of evidence-based practice. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 10(3): 129-

139.

Gerrish, K., McDonnell, A., Nolan, M., Guillaume, L, Kirshbaumm, M. & Tod, A. (2011). The role of

advanced practice nurses in knowledge brokering as a means of promoting evidence-based

practice among clinical nurses. Journal of Advanced Nursing 67(9), 2004–2014

Grimshaw, J.M., Eccles, M.P., Lavis, J.N., Hill, S., & Squires, J.E. (2012). Knowledge translation of

research findings. Implementation Science, 7(1): 50. Available online at:

http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1748-5908-7-50.pdf.

Straus, S. E., Tetroe, J.M., & Graham, I.D. (2012). Knowledge translation is the use of knowledge in

health care decision making. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 64(2011), 6-10.

Nice to read:

Widger, K., Stevens, B., & Barwick, M. (Eds) (2013). Stories from the Floor: A Knowledge Translation

Casebook on Improving Pediatric Pain Practices. Toronto, ON: CIHR Team in Children‟s Pain.

Available at: http://ken.caphc.org/xwiki/bin/view/ChildrensPain/Stories+from+the+Floor

http://www.healthforceontario.ca/UserFiles/file/PolicymakersResearchers/ipc-blueprint-july-2007-en.pdf

http://www.healthforceontario.ca/UserFiles/file/PolicymakersResearchers/ipc-blueprint-july-2007-en.pdf

http://www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/cpurrin1/posteradvice.htm

http://www.posterpresentations.com/html/free_poster_templates.html

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17355405

http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1748-5908-7-50.pdf

http://ken.caphc.org/xwiki/bin/view/ChildrensPain/Stories+from+the+Floor


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Week 7: APN Role Panel Discussion 1. What are your impressions of the role and role challenges experienced by your advanced practice

nurse preceptor (from the panel presentation and your clinical practicum)?

2. What is the role of the APN from the perspectives of other heath team members?

DiCenso, et al. (2010). Factors enabling advanced practice nursing role integration in Canada. Nursing

Leadership, 23 (Special Issue), 211-238.

Week 8: Leadership and the APN role

1. What are the components of the leadership competency?

2. What have you observed are effective and ineffective leadership styles/ behaviours in your

setting?

3. How will you prepare your abstract and poster for the APN Symposium?

Cummings et al. (2009). Leadership styles and outcome patterns for the nursing workforce and work

environment: A systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 47, 363-385.

Frenk, J., Chen, L., Bhutta, Z., Cohen, J., Crisp, N., Evans, T., Fineburg, H., Garcia, P., Ke, Y., Kelley,

P., Kistnasamy, B., Meleis, A., Pablos Mendez, A., Reddy, S., Scrimshaw, S., Sepulveda, J.,

Serwadda, D., & Zurayk, H. (2010). Health professionals for a new century: transforming

education to strengthen health systems in an interdependent world. The Lancet, 376(9756), 1923-

1958.

Huston, C. (2008). Preparing nurse leaders for 2020. Journal of Nursing Management, 16, 905-11.

Kleinpell R., & Gawlinski A. (2005). Assessing outcomes in advanced practice nursing practice: the

use of quality indicators and evidence-based practice. AACN Clinical Issues, 16(1):43-57.

Seenandan-Sookdeo, KI. (2012). The influence of power in the Canadian Healthcare System. Clinical

Nurse Specialist, 26(2):107-112.


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EVALUATION / ASSESSMENT METHODS

There are five sources of assessment / evaluation in this course. To receive a pass credit for Nursing

1072, you must achieve a pass grade in all five course components identified below. The five course

assessment / evaluation components are graded individually as pass/fail and all components must be

successfully completed to achieve a pass in the course. The faculty member is responsible for assigning

the pass/fail grade for all five components of the course. Failure to meet expectations in any one of the

course assessment / evaluation components, including advanced nursing practice scholarship in the

practicum, results in a fail grade. These five components include:

1. Submission of two practice scholarship logs (submitted weeks 5 and 9) that demonstrate and

describe learner performance of advanced nursing practice related to accomplishment of

approved learning objectives for the practicum experience

2. Active participation in seminar discussions.

3. Completion of an APN – Practice paper (due week 5) about student application of knowledge

and skills related to CNA competencies of APNs.

4. Submission of an abstract in response to the call for abstracts that meets criteria specified in the

call (final abstract due week 8).

5. Successful presentation of a poster presentation during the Advanced Nursing Practice

Symposium to the class, preceptors, and invited guests (in week 10).

Demonstration of Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarship (Weeks 1-10)

Learners are expected to spend approximately 19 hours per week [over weeks 1 through 10, though by

the end of week 9 is preferred, for a total of 170 on-site practicum placement hours] in the practice

setting. Learners MUST submit practice scholarship logs that are signed by their preceptor (twice during

the course) as evidence of the completion of their practicum hours (due weeks 5 and 9). Successful

completion of an approved learning contract is required to complete the course. Learners complete a

self-assessment / evaluation of the learning experience, guided by the standards of practice for advanced

nursing practice (CNA, 2008). Preceptors will assess learners in relation to completion of the learning

contract objectives at mid-term and at end of term. The final pass/fail grade will be determined by the

teaching faculty member.

Preparation for Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarship within Practicum

Criteria for selecting a practice placement and the process involved are outlined on-line at

www.nursing.utoronto.ca/students/clinical. Learners may ONLY begin their practice hours once ALL

the following three conditions have been met:

after the introductory class (April 21, 2015)

after securing faculty review of the DRAFT learning contract (during class April 21, 2015)

after the Graduate Placement Coordinator (Kathy Trip) and Clinical Placement Office (Sharon

Lee) confirm that all documents have been received and has deemed the student to be eligible to

begin practice.

Your Learning Contract

Each learner is responsible for developing a learning contract with guidance from the preceptor and the

course faculty. A template for the learning contract is attached at the back of this course outline. The

learning contract must be discussed with the preceptor and approved by the course faculty by week 3.

http://www.nursing.utoronto.ca/students/clinical


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The learning contract will outline key learning objectives (usually 3-5 [maximum] objectives) guiding

their advanced nursing practice experience. The objectives are developed in conjunction with the

preceptor who will use these and the core course practice scholarship competencies to assess the student.

Each objective must be linked to one or more areas of advanced nursing practice competencies identified

in the framework for advanced nursing practice (CNA, 2008). The learning contract details activities

(including strategies and resources) for achieving objectives, achievement indicators, and timelines for

completion. The DRAFT contract MUST be brought to Week 1 class and a confirmed learning contract

MUST be submitted to the course faculty at the beginning of Week 3 class. There will be an opportunity

to discuss DRAFT learning plans in the first class. Please note that learners are expected to have

talked with their preceptor at least once prior to the first class of Nursing 1072 to discuss

expectations of their roles and to explore how the student may contribute to a project relevant to a

new or ongoing project in their clinical placement.

Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarship Placement Expectations

All learners are expected to meet regularly with their preceptors throughout the term during work hours

for advanced practice preceptors (Monday to Friday) and should expect to spend a majority of their time

in the practice setting (with their preceptors or in other planned practicum activities) to ensure that they

maximize learning about the advanced practice nurse role, expectations, and challenges. Learners

MUST complete a self-assessment of the learning experience in relation to the objectives outlined in

their learning contracts. Preceptors will assess learner‟s completion of the learning contract relative to

advanced nursing practice core competencies.

During the practicum, learners are expected to contribute to their practicum agency through a negotiated,

mutually satisfying, scholarly focus that will be articulated in poster format in week 10. The scholarly

focus must be completed within the placement experience of 170 hours and may take the form of a

negotiated project OR active planning and delivery in teaching / learning interventions for staff or

patients / families OR working with nursing staff and other expert health care team members to ensure

that excellent nursing care is planned, provided, and evaluated. All practice scholarship must

concentrate on some aspect of the advanced nursing practice role.

COURSE DUE DATES:

Draft learning contract (objectives, activities, achievement indicators, and timeline): Week 1

Final learning contract (objectives, activities, achievement indicators, and timeline): Week 3

1st practice scholarship log (for weeks 1 to 4): Week 5

Advanced Practice Nurse – Practice paper: Week 5

Mid-term self and preceptor assessments: Week 5

Final symposium abstract: Week 8

2nd

practice scholarship log (for weeks 5 to 9): Week 9 (if outstanding hours, a third practice

scholarship log is required for Week 10)

End of course self-assessment and preceptor assessment of student: Week 9

Poster presentation: Week 10

Assessment Using Link Health Pro (LHP)

LHP will be utilized by learners and preceptors to complete mid-term and final practicum assessments.

There are two formal assessment periods in Nursing 1072: mid-term (week 5) and final assessment

(week 9). The procedure for student self-assessment and preceptor assessment of students at both

periods of time should be the following (at a minimum):


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1. Student uses self-reflection and previous preceptor and other health team member feedback to

draft a self-assessment in LHP related to accomplishment of practicum learning objectives,

communication skills, and engaging in evidence based practice.

2. Student shares self-assessment with preceptor and meets with preceptor formally to discuss

progress and self-assessment. (The draft self-assessment is easily printed from LHP by the

student to guide these discussions).

3. Student submits self-assessment through LHP.

4. Preceptor completes and submits student assessment through LHP.

5. Faculty reviews student self-assessment and preceptor assessment and follows up, as needed,

with student and preceptor.

Student self and preceptor assessments of students must be submitted through LHP. If a preceptor is

unable to complete and submit student assessments through LHP, arrangements may be made to

complete paper versions of the student assessment.

Two additional assessments should be completed at the end of the term on LHP by Nursing 1072

students:

1. Practicum setting evaluation

2. Preceptor evaluation.

Both these assessments are very important to determine the appropriateness and effectiveness of

practicum placements and preceptors. These evaluations are NOT released directly to preceptors until

there is at least 5 assessments of the preceptor (to promote student anonymity).

Active Participation and Leadership in Seminars (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 10)

Throughout the practicum experience, learners are expected to share aspects of the practicum in seminar

discussions. At the completion of the practicum, students will be expected to evaluate the degree to

which they were able to meet their learning objectives.

Attendance at all seminars is mandatory and is part of the professional behavioral of a learner in the

Master of Nursing program. Participation is defined by open dialogue regarding class issues/topics,

meeting all deadlines for class assignments, and facilitating equity of discussion among all class

members during a seminar class.

Advanced Practice Nurse - Practice Paper (Due week 5) (Pass/Fail)

This scholarly paper focuses on the student‟s application of knowledge and skills used in the practicum

experience in relation to the Canadian Nurses Association (2008) competencies of Advanced Practice

Nurses.

Students must describe the evidence / theory that has guided their advanced nursing practice in this

practicum (evidence / theory based practice). Students must also address how one other area of APN

competence (as per CNA, 2008) was applied in the practicum (e.g., leadership, collaboration and

communication, clinical).

The paper must include:

- A brief introduction to the practicum setting and a clear statement of your focus for the

practicum (your project) and the rationale based on needs of the setting


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- Critical analysis and synthesis of the key research and theoretical sources / references

(demonstration of your evidence based practice knowledge and skill- the research competency)

informing your project

- Description of how at least one other APN area of competence is/ will be applied to the project

- Summary of key learning and insights that will guide your project

The paper must be NO LONGER THAN 1750 words or 7 pages (including text, headings, and

reference citations within text). Title page and references are not included in the word count. Paper must

be formatted according to APA 6th

Edition, using 12 point font, and be double spaced. A hard copy

MUST be submitted in class on the due date and MUST be first submitted to turnitin.com. Learners are

welcome to write from a subjective perspective or use a more formal objective perspective as long as

there is clear evidence of critical analysis and integration of theory and research in the paper.

Abstract Submission (Due Thursday of the week 8, after receiving peer review in class) (Pass/Fail)

Learners will be provided with an Advanced Nursing Practice Symposium “Call for Abstracts” in class

Week 6 (and attached at back of this course outline) that will guide their development of an abstract

(maximum 300 words) for the poster presentation at the Advanced Practice Nursing Symposium in the

final class week. Learners will prepare and submit an abstract in response to the Call for Abstracts.

Abstracts will be reviewed by peers and faculty. Learners will receive a pass/fail grade and feedback that

will be useful when developing their poster. The Call for Abstracts will be presented in class in weeks 5

and 7. After peer review in class week 8, learners will have the opportunity to revise their abstract and e-

mail the abstract to the faculty member by the Thursday of Week 8 for inclusion in the abstract booklet

for the Advanced Practice Nursing Symposium.

Poster Presentation: Advanced Nursing Practice Symposium (Completed Week 10) (Pass/Fail)

Learners will prepare and present a poster during the final class – Advanced Nursing Practice

Symposium - that highlights their practice scholarship during their Nursing 1072 practicum. Judges will

be present during the poster presentation to pose scholarly questions to presenters and to provide

feedback. Posters may take the form of one large poster or they may be 6-8 printed power point slides.

Learners will be provided with clear instructions following acceptance of their abstracts. Preceptors,

peers, and other learners in the graduate program will be invited to attend the poster presentation.

Learners are reminded that they may not publish their findings or present their poster outside of

their practicum setting and the poster symposium, if it reports upon any data collected without

prior ethical review being completed at the University of Toronto and the practicum setting.

Course Communication

Please ensure that you have an active “[email protected]” email address as this is the only

one to which faculty will correspond throughout this course. If your contact information changes, please

notify the Faculty immediately and update your contact information in Blackboard and on ROSI.

Blackboard will be used to post the course outline / syllabus and to post important announcements.

Please check the course Blackboard site for this course several times each week.


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IMPORTANT UNIVERSITY AND FACULTY POLICIES

Grading of Written Papers

All written assignments are subject to the grading regulations as outlined in the Lawrence S. Bloomberg

Faculty of Nursing calendar under Guidelines for the Submission of Written Assignments. Please note

that learners who are not able to complete assignments will have their practice scholarship

interrupted until assignments are completed.

Submission of Assignments On the due date, please submit your paper in class to your faculty member at the beginning of class and

submit an electronic copy to turnitin.com prior to handing in the hard copy. Your paper will NOT be

evaluated until it is submitted to turnitin.com. The unique class ID and password will be provided on

a message within Blackboard and / or in class.

Plagiarism & Academic Honesty Normally, students will be required to submit their course essays to Turnitin.com for a review of textual

similarity and detection of possible plagiarism. In doing so, students will allow their essays to be

included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database, where they will be used solely for

the purpose of detecting plagiarism. The terms that apply to the University's use of the Turnitin.com

service are described on the Turnitin.com web site. Students do have the option of handing in all their

rough drafts and notes of their paper if they are opposed using to Turnitin. These students should

approach faculty in advance.

Academic Offenses (from the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters, 1995)

It shall be an offence for a student knowingly:

(a) to forge or in any other way alter or falsify any document or evidence required by the University, or

to utter, circulate or make use of any such forged, altered or falsified document, whether the record be in

print or electronic form;

(b) to use or possess an unauthorized aid or aids or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic

examination or term test or in connection with any other form of academic work;

(c) to personate another person, or to have another person personate, at any academic examination or

term test or in connection with any other form of academic work;

(d) to represent as one‟s own any idea or expression of an idea or work of another in any academic

examination or term test or in connection with any other form of academic work, i.e. to commit

plagiarism (for a more detailed account of plagiarism, see Appendix "A") ;

(e) to submit, without the knowledge and approval of the instructor to whom it is submitted, any

academic work for which credit has previously been obtained or is being sought in another course or

program of study in the University or elsewhere;

(f) to submit any academic work containing a purported statement of fact or reference to a source which

has been concocted. (Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters, 1995)

AccessAbility Statement Students with diverse learning styles and needs are welcomed in this course. In particular, if you have a

disability/health consideration that may require accommodations, please contact the AccessAbility

Services Office as soon as possible. The St. George Campus AccessAbility Services staff (located in

Robarts Library, First Floor) are available by appointment to assess specific needs, provide referrals and

arrange appropriate accommodations (416)978-8060 or [email protected].



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Student Evaluation of Courses Student evaluation of courses is an essential component of our educational programs at the Lawrence S.

Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing. Student feedback enables us to continue to improve our teaching

effectiveness to enhance student learning.

The Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing participates in the University of Toronto‟s centralized

„Student Evaluation of Courses‟ system. Towards the end of this course, you will receive an email

inviting you to complete an online evaluation of this course. The email will provide you with the

specific information and links needed to access and complete course evaluation. Your ratings and

comments will be anonymous but will be aggregated for summary across course evaluations.

Summarized course evaluations will be made available within the faculty and university community. For

more information about the University of Toronto policy about student evaluation of courses, please

refer to the following website:

http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/policies/Policy_Student_Evaluation_of_Teaching_in_Courses.

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PRECEPTOR ROLE GUIDELINES

Preceptor roles include those of a coach, teacher, facilitator, resource person, and assessor / evaluator.

Preceptor Competencies include:

A) Collaboration B) Personal Attributes C) Facilitation of Learning D) Professional Practice E) Knowledge of the Setting

For detailed information please review the Canadian Nurses Association Guide to Preceptorship and Mentoring: http://cna-aiic.ca/~/media/cna/page-content/pdf-en/achieving_excellence_2004_e.pdf?la=en

Prior to the Beginning of the Practicum

Meet with the learner to discuss the planned experience

Review the learning plan contract with the learner

Assist the learner to identify strategies for achieving learning objectives, timelines, and methods

of assessment / evaluation for achievement


Facilitate learner's introduction to the practicum setting

Act as an expert and role model sharing experiences and knowledge.

Introduce the learner to advanced nursing practice roles in action

Provide student supervision and consultation throughout the practicum experience within the

context of a formal guiding preceptor relationship

Meet with the learner regularly throughout the term to discuss progress towards achievement of

learning objectives identified in their learning plan contract

Provide learner with feedback on leadership development in their area of practice scholarship

(including clinical, education, research, or administration, as relevant)

Complete a formal mid-term assessment of student performance at week 5 and submit this

through the LHP software system.

Inform the course faculty immediately of any problems arising from the learner placement and

negotiate with the learner and faculty to secure learning outcome

At End of Practicum

Review the learning plan contract/objectives with the learner to determine if successfully

achieved

Discuss assessment / evaluation of performance with the student and complete the final learner

assessment on the LHP system.

Discuss assessment of student performance with the Faculty member if necessary

http://cna-aiic.ca/~/media/cna/page-content/pdf-en/achieving_excellence_2004_e.pdf?la=en


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Student Assessment Procedure

LHP will be used by learners and preceptors to complete mid-term and practicum final assessments.

There are two formal assessment periods in Nursing 1072: mid-term (week 5) and final assessment

(week 9). The procedure for student self-assessment and preceptor assessment of students at both

periods of time should be the following (at a minimum):

1. Student uses self-reflection and previous preceptor and other health team member feedback to

draft a self-assessment in LHP related to accomplishment of practicum learning objectives,

communication skills, and engaging in evidence based practice.

2. Student shares self-assessment with preceptor and meets with preceptor formally to discuss

progress and self-assessment. (Student self-assessment is easily printed from LHP by the student

to guide these discussions.)

3. Student submits self-assessment through LHP.

4. Preceptor completes student assessment (same as did student) and submits this into LHP.

5. Course faculty reviews student self-assessment and preceptor assessment and follows up, as

needed, with student and preceptor.

It is preferable that student self and preceptor assessments be submitted through LHP. Student self-

assessments MUST be submitted through LHP. If a preceptor is unable to complete and submit student

assessments through LHP, arrangements may be made to complete paper versions of the student

assessment / evaluation.


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LEARNER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The learner role is to engage in a formal relationship with the preceptor and develop knowledge and

practice experience in preparation for a career as an advanced practice nurse.

Responsibilities Before Beginning Practicum

Analyze and determine what he/she wants to gain from the experience.

Arrange, with the support of the Clinical Coordinator, a preceptor with graduate preparation.

Submit/update a complete Health form to the Graduate Department of Nursing Science


Develop a learning plan contract approved by the course faculty.

Discuss the learning plan with the preceptor.

Discuss with the preceptor reciprocal expectations and devise a schedule of activities to meet

learning objectives.

Seek supervision and feedback from the preceptor on an on-going basis.

Perform within the administrative framework of the practice facility.

Achieve learning objectives.

Maintain professionalism throughout the practice scholarship practicum

Share learning within the course “community of learners” through class discussions and on-line

postings.

Complete all course requirements, including assessment procedures.

After Completion of the Practicum

Discuss learner self-assessment / evaluation with the preceptor.

Review the learning plan contract with the preceptor to determine if it has been successfully

achieved.

Bring all documentation to the course faculty member as requested.


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PRACTICE SCHOLARSHIP LOG: Weeks 1- 5

Learner Name: ____________________________________

Faculty Name: ____________________________________

Preceptor Name:__________________________________

Practicum Setting:_______________________________

Week 1 Dates worked = Hours worked = ______

Week 2 Dates worked= Hours worked = ______



Total practicum hours completed weeks 1 through 4 = _________hrs

Preceptor Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________________

Learner Signature: _______________________________ Date: _____________________

Highlights of Weekly Learning Activities:

Completion of learning activities and summary of what was learned that week.

Week 1: attach typed description (maximum 100 words)




* Please complete and return to Faculty with Advanced Practice Nurse – Practice Paper*

* At the beginning of week 5, you MUST also complete a mid-term self-assessment that is submitted

through LHP. This self-assessment MUST be formally discussed with your preceptor in the beginning of

week 4. After formal discussion with you, your preceptor must also complete a mid-term assessment of

your performance and submit it through LHP in week 5.


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PRACTICE SCHOLARSHIP LOG: Weeks 5-10

Learner Name: ___________________________________

Faculty Name: ____________________________________

Preceptor Name:__________________________________

Practicum Setting:_______________________________






(Week 10 Dates worked= Hours worked = ______)

Total practicum hours completed weeks 5 to 9 (or 10) = __________

Total practicum hours completed in course : ________

Preceptor Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________________

Learner Signature: _______________________________ Date: _____________________

* Please complete and return to Faculty in Week 10 (final class)*

Highlights of Weekly Learning Activities






(If needed, week 10: attach typed description (maximum 100 words)


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MID-TERM PRACTICUM ASSESSMENT (completed on LHP)

LEARNER NAME:

PRECEPTOR NAME: ____________________________

PRACTICUM SETTING: __________________________

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Unsatisfactory - consistently performs below level required for the competency / achievement indicator; performance

requires improvement

Below Expectations – often, but not always, performs below level required for competency or achievement indicator; further

experience and/or development required

Meets Expectations - meets expectations of the competency / achievement indicator

Above Expectations – performance often exceeds expectations; demonstrates an advanced understanding and performance

of the competency / achievement indicator

Outstanding – performance consistently exceeds expectations for the competency / achievement indicator; demonstrates an

intuitive grasp of the competency

Not Assessed – performance not observed during practicum with this preceptor

COMPETENCE AREA: _______________

LEARNING OBJECTIVE # 1:

Achievement Indicators

Unsatisfactory

Below

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Above

Expectations

Outstanding

Not

Assessed



Achievement Below Meets Above Not


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Indicators Unsatisfactory Expectations Expectations Expectations Outstanding Assessed



Achievement

Indicators

Unsatisfactory

Below

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Above

Expectations

Outstanding

Not

Assessed



Achievement

Indicators

Unsatisfactory

Below

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Above

Expectations

Outstanding

Not

Assessed



Achievement

Indicators

Unsatisfactory

Below

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Above

Expectations

Outstanding

Not

Assessed

COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE


Unsatisfactory

Below

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Above

Expectations

Outstanding

Not

Assessed


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Effectively communicates

with preceptor.


and collaborates with

nursing and the inter-

professional team.

If applicable, effectively

communicates with clients/

patients/families/groups/

communities.

EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE

Achievement Indicator

Unsatisfactory

Below

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Above

Expectations

Outstanding

Not

Assessed

Utilizes evidence

appropriately in advanced

nursing practice by

articulating rationale for

actions / decisions based

on research evidence and

theoretical perspectives.

OVERALL ASSESSMENT

Unsatisfactory

Below

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Above

Expectations

Outstanding

Not

Assessed

Overall rating of student

performance.


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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS / PLANS FOR SUCCESS:

Date: _____________ LEARNER SIGNATURE: _____________________

Date: _____________ PRECEPTOR SIGNATURE: _____________________


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END-OF-COURSE PRACTICUM ASSESSMENT (completed on LHP)

LEARNER NAME:

PRECEPTOR NAME: ____________________________

PRACTICUM SETTING: __________________________

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Unsatisfactory - consistently performs below level required for the competency / achievement indicator; performance

requires improvement

Below Expectations – often, but not always, performs below level required for competency or achievement indicator; further

experience and/or development required

Meets Expectations - meets expectations of the competency / achievement indicator

Above Expectations – performance often exceeds expectations; demonstrates an advanced understanding and performance

of the competency / achievement indicator

Outstanding – performance consistently exceeds expectations for the competency / achievement indicator; demonstrates an

intuitive grasp of the competency

Not Assessed – performance not observed during practicum with this preceptor



Achievement

Indicators

Unsatisfactory

Below

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Above

Expectations

Outstanding

Not

Assessed


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Achievement

Indicators

Unsatisfactory

Below

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Above

Expectations

Outstanding

Not

Assessed



Achievement

Indicators

Unsatisfactory

Below

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Above

Expectations

Outstanding

Not

Assessed



Achievement

Indicators

Unsatisfactory

Below

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Above

Expectations

Outstanding

Not

Assessed



Achievement

Indicators

Unsatisfactory

Below

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Above

Expectations

Outstanding

Not

Assessed


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COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE


Unsatisfactory

Below

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Above

Expectations

Outstanding

Not

Assessed


with preceptor.


and collaborates with

nursing and the inter-

professional team.

If applicable, effectively

communicates with clients/

patients/families/groups/

communities.

EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE

Achievement Indicator

Unsatisfactory

Below

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Above

Expectations

Outstanding

Not

Assessed

Utilizes evidence

appropriately in advanced

nursing practice by

articulating rationale for

actions / decisions based

on research evidence and

theoretical perspectives.

OVERALL ASSESSMENT

Unsatisfactory

Below

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Above

Expectations

Outstanding

Not

Assessed

Overall rating of student

performance.


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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Please note: To pass this course, the student MUST have achieved a minimum rating of meets

expectations on the final assessment.

Date: _____________ LEARNER SIGNATURE: __________________

Date: _____________ PRECEPTOR SIGNATURE: ___________________


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FINAL LEARNER EVALUATION by Faculty (In Final Class)

Learner Name: _____________________________

Faculty Name: _____________________________

Date: _____________________

To receive a pass credit for Nursing 1072, you must achieve a pass grade in all course components

identified below.

Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarship: Pass / Fail

(evidenced by satisfactory completion of

scholarship logs and practicum assessments)

Participation/Leadership in Seminars: Pass / Fail

Paper: Pass / Fail

Abstract Submission: Pass / Fail

Poster Presentation: Pass / Fail

OVERALL COMMENTS:

FINAL COURSE GRADE: PASS / FAIL

Faculty Signature: _____________________________ Date: ________________

Learner Signature: _____________________________ Date: ________________


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PRACTICUM SETTING EVALUATION (completed on LHP)

Practicum Location: _______________________

Time Period: _____________________________

Strongly

Disagree

Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly

Agree

1. I engaged in adequate orientation to the

practicum setting.

2. The practicum setting offered sufficient

opportunities to understand and practice

advanced nursing practice roles.

3. I felt welcome in the practicum setting

by interprofessional team members.

4. If you disagreed with any of the above, please explain.

5. Additional Comments


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STUDENT ASSESSMENT OF PRECEPTOR (completed on LHP)

Preceptor Name: _____________________________

Practicum Location: _____________________________

Time Period: _____________________________

Strongly

Disagree

Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly

Agree

1. My preceptor was available to meet and

discuss my learning objectives and

assessments.

2. My preceptor contributed to a safe and

effective learning experience.

3. My preceptor offered timely and

constructive feedback.

4. My preceptor was realistic about what

was expected of me as a learner

5. My preceptor was knowledgeable about

my learning objectives and related

competencies to be achieved

6. My preceptor‟s practice is one I would

like to emulate

7. Overall, my preceptor contributed

positively to my learning

8. If you disagreed with any of the above, please explain.

9. Additional Comments


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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS:

NUR1072 - ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE SCHOLARSHIP SYMPOSIUM

Symposium Date: Tuesday June 23rd

2015

Poster Viewing Time: 1300-1500 hours

Location: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, Lobby, 40 St. George Street

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

We are inviting proposals for poster presentations by NUR1072 students that highlight their practice

scholarship during the practicum. Poster presentation that showcase engagement in Advanced Nursing

Practice and effective application of advanced practice competencies to a specific issue or

problem/project are encouraged.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DETAILS

Abstract drafts must be submitted by email to Dr. Doris Howell at [email protected] or Dr.

Kim Widger at [email protected] before 1200 on Thursday, June 4th 2015, to facilitate peer

review during the seminar. The section faculty will copy your abstract for all class members to review

during class on June 9th,

2015. Please note that peer reviewers will NOT be blinded to authors of the

abstract. Final abstracts are due Thursday, June 11th

at noon.

The maximum word limit is 300 words (not including the title or authors). Any abstracts over 300 words

will be returned for revision and re-submission. Please use 12 point Times New Roman font and single

spacing. The following headings must be used to structure your abstract:

TITLE

The title must convey what the abstract is about – it should not be misleading

A sort concise title is preferable. Avoid using abbreviations in the title.

AUTHORS

List yourself and any other contributors to your project or activity. Usually the preceptor at a minimum

is listed as a co-author but you must seek their permission and input.

BACKGROUND or INTRODUCTION

The background / introduction should provide information about the rationale for the project or activity

with some brief background information. Limit the introduction / background to 2-4 short sentences.

Ensure that the reader is able to identify which of the following symposium themes your work applies

to: Administration, Clinical, Education or Research.




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PURPOSE

Identify the purpose of the project or activity with one concise sentence. What is the reason for

conducting the project or engaging in the activity? If desired, you may add a brief statement related to

the goal of the project or activity. Often this is not needed as it is usually redundant with the purpose

statement.

METHODS or ACTIVITIES

Describe exactly what activities you are doing or have done. Limit this section to 3-4 concise sentences.

OUTCOMES

Report on the progress and outcomes of your project or activity. Try to include information about the

advanced nursing practice expertise developed within your practicum. Describe what you produced or

accomplished through the above described methods / activities. Be concise and succinctly identify key

(not all) products / outcomes.

CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS

Describe what impact / difference the results of your project or activities have or will have on nursing

practice, advanced nursing practice, education, or whatever focus is appropriate for your project or

activity. Wrap up your abstract with 2-3 concise conclusions and key (not all) implications.

Remember, your posters will have lots more information but your abstract is a snapshot that

entices people to come and learn about your project or activity.

Preceptor Package for Nursing 1072 Preceptors –Summer term 2015

Nursing 1072 Learning Contract Worksheet

Student: _______________________ Preceptor: _______________________ Practicum Setting: ____________

Term: ____________

Objective Competence

Area

Learning Activities /

Strategies / Resources


Objective 1:

Objective 2:

Objective 3:

Objective 4:

Objective 5:

You must identify a minimum of three and a maximum of five objectives to accomplish in Nursing

1072: Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarship. To assist you to develop SMART objectives, review

Nursing 1072 course work on goals and objectives or search the web for how to develop SMART

objectives. A DRAFT learning contract MUST be submitted at the first class. The DRAFT must be

electronically completed and submitted in paper format to the section faculty.