Urgent CarePreceptor: Carol WilliamsApplecare Tifton GaSpring 2015

Clinical Calendar and ObjectivesMarch 12th, 20157:30 AM 7:30 PM 11 hours with lunchMarch 13th, 20157:30 AM 7:30 PM 11 hours with lunchMarch 26th, 20157:30 AM 7:30 PM 11 hours with lunchMarch 27th, 20157:30 AM 7:30 PM 11 hours with lunchApril 2nd, 20157:30 AM 7:30 PM 11 hours with lunchApril 3rd, 20157:30 AM 7:30 PM 11 hours with lunchApril 9th, 20157:30 AM 7:30 PM 11 hours with lunchApril 10th, 20157:30 AM 7:30 PM 11 hours with lunchApril 16th, 20157:30 AM 7:30 PM 11 hours with lunchApril 17th, 20157:30 AM 8:30 AM 1 hour

Total of 96 hours at clinical site100 lus 20 from the Leik Review Course

Clinical ObjectivesUrgent Care

Essential I: Background for Practice from Sciences and Humanities

Throughout the course of the semester I shall strive to better integrate my masters level education in pharmacology, health assessment, and pathophysiology to provide an advanced level of direct patient care. I will also consider the development of health care systems that cater to an ethnically diverse population. (AACN, 2011)

Essential II: Organizational and Systems Leadership

Throughout the course of the semester I shall strive to better understand that maintaining a working relationship that is mutually respectful with interprofessional teams will more effectively provide proper patient care. When warranted and necessary I will consult with other patient care providers to improve patient outcomes. (AACN, 2011)

Essential III: Quality Improvement and Safety

Throughout the course of the semester I shall strive to better my communication with other providers and use appropriate tools, quality standards, and safety principles taught in the masters-degree program. I will correctly and prudently decide which diagnostic tests and procedures are needed for proper evaluation of diagnosis. (AACN, 2011)

Essential IV: Translating and Integrating Scholarship into Practice

Throughout the course of the semester I shall strive to better implement evidence-based practice and understand the impact on patient care. I will also combine nursing theory, clinical findings, research, and collaboration from other health care providers to improve patient outcomes. (AACN, 2011)

Essential V: Informatics and Healthcare Technologies

Throughout the course of the semester I shall strive to better improve patient care by utilizing electronic health records appropriately. I will use this data to manage and improve patient outcomes. (AACN, 2011)

Essential VI: Health Policy and Advocacy

Throughout the course of the semester I shall strive to better consider the development of health care systems that cater to an ethnically diverse population to help the medically underserved community. I will analyze how Georgia law regarding APRNs benefits/hinders the delivery of healthcare. (AACN, 2011)

Essential VII: Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes

Throughout the course of the semester I shall strive to better collaborate with appropriate health care professionals for the development of a patient specific plan of care. I will work to understand how the scope of practice of the interdisciplinary team affects the delivery of healthcare. (AACN, 2011)

Essential VIII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving Health

Throughout the course of the semester I shall strive to better design patient care strategies and consider the cultural relevance of the interventions. I will also ensure that it fits the patient-centered plan of care. (AACN, 2011)

Essential IX: Masters-Level Nursing Practice

Throughout the course of the semester I shall strive to better develop the plan of care while utilizing knowledge gained through my masters of nursing preparation. I will also consider the information gained to appropriately assess the patient, diagnose the problem, and prescribe the correct pharmacological or non-pharmacological treatment all while considering the patients culture and how my treatment corresponds with nursing theory. (AACN, 2011)

AACN. (2011). The essentials of master's education in nursing. Washington, D.C.: American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Retrieved August 29, 2014, from http://www.aacn.nche.edu/education-resources/MastersEssentials11.pdf