lOMoAR cPSD| 67756003
Master of Science in Nursing
Practicum Experience Plan
Name
College of Nursing PMHNP, Walden University
PRAC 6635: Psychopathology and Diagnostic Reasoning Practicum
Melissa Virnig PMHNP, BC
September 8, 2024
Practicum Experience Plan
Overview:
Your Practicum experience includes working in a clinical setting that will help you gain the
knowledge and skills needed as an advanced practice nurse. In your practicum experience, you will
develop a practicum plan that sets forth objectives to frame and guide your practicum experience.
As part of your Practicum Experience Plan, you will not only plan for your learning in your
practicum experience but also work through various patient visits with focused notes as well as one
(1) journal entry.
Complete each section below.
Part 1: Quarter/Term/Year and Contact Information
Section A
Quarter/Term/Year: 2024-Fall-QTR-Term-wks-1-thru-11-(08/26/2024-11/17/2024)
Student Contact Information
Name:
Street Address: City,
State, Zip:
Home Phone: n/a
Work Phone: n/a
Cell Phone:
Fax: n/a
E-mail:
Preceptor Contact Information
Name:
Organization:
, lOMoAR cPSD| 67756003
Master of Science in Nursing
Street Address: City,
State, Zip:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
Professional/Work E-mail:
Part 2: Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives
Refer to the instructions in Week 2 to create individualized practicum learning objectives that meet
the requirements for this course. These objectives should be aligned specifically to your Practicum
experience. Your objectives should address your self-assessment of the skills found in the “PMHNP
Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form” you completed in Week 1.
As you develop your individualized practicum learning objective, be sure to write them using the
SMART format. Use the resources found in Week 2 to guide your development. Once you review
your resources, continue and complete the following. Note: Please make sure each of your
objectives are connected to your self-assessment. Also, consider that you will need to demonstrate
how you are advancing your knowledge in the clinical specialty.
** YOU MUST HAVE 3 NEW OBJECTIVES EACH QUARTER. You may include previous
practicum objectives; however, you still must have 3 new objectives for your current course.
Objective 1:
I want to improve my clinical skills in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult
and pediatric patients.
Planned Activities:
Demonstrate an ability to accurately diagnose and formulate treatment plans for 90% of both
adult and pediatric patients, as appraised by supervisors and gauged against DSM-5 criteria.
Engage in 10 psychiatric evaluations under supervision and conduct a monthly
selfassessment to track personal progress.
Mode of Assessment:
Ensure that all relevant information is accurately entered and stored in the Meditrek system,
and that it is also included in the assessment of the preceptor.
PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:
• Develop differential diagnoses for patients at all stages of life within mental health care
environments.
Master of Science in Nursing
Practicum Experience Plan
Name
College of Nursing PMHNP, Walden University
PRAC 6635: Psychopathology and Diagnostic Reasoning Practicum
Melissa Virnig PMHNP, BC
September 8, 2024
Practicum Experience Plan
Overview:
Your Practicum experience includes working in a clinical setting that will help you gain the
knowledge and skills needed as an advanced practice nurse. In your practicum experience, you will
develop a practicum plan that sets forth objectives to frame and guide your practicum experience.
As part of your Practicum Experience Plan, you will not only plan for your learning in your
practicum experience but also work through various patient visits with focused notes as well as one
(1) journal entry.
Complete each section below.
Part 1: Quarter/Term/Year and Contact Information
Section A
Quarter/Term/Year: 2024-Fall-QTR-Term-wks-1-thru-11-(08/26/2024-11/17/2024)
Student Contact Information
Name:
Street Address: City,
State, Zip:
Home Phone: n/a
Work Phone: n/a
Cell Phone:
Fax: n/a
E-mail:
Preceptor Contact Information
Name:
Organization:
, lOMoAR cPSD| 67756003
Master of Science in Nursing
Street Address: City,
State, Zip:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
Professional/Work E-mail:
Part 2: Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives
Refer to the instructions in Week 2 to create individualized practicum learning objectives that meet
the requirements for this course. These objectives should be aligned specifically to your Practicum
experience. Your objectives should address your self-assessment of the skills found in the “PMHNP
Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form” you completed in Week 1.
As you develop your individualized practicum learning objective, be sure to write them using the
SMART format. Use the resources found in Week 2 to guide your development. Once you review
your resources, continue and complete the following. Note: Please make sure each of your
objectives are connected to your self-assessment. Also, consider that you will need to demonstrate
how you are advancing your knowledge in the clinical specialty.
** YOU MUST HAVE 3 NEW OBJECTIVES EACH QUARTER. You may include previous
practicum objectives; however, you still must have 3 new objectives for your current course.
Objective 1:
I want to improve my clinical skills in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult
and pediatric patients.
Planned Activities:
Demonstrate an ability to accurately diagnose and formulate treatment plans for 90% of both
adult and pediatric patients, as appraised by supervisors and gauged against DSM-5 criteria.
Engage in 10 psychiatric evaluations under supervision and conduct a monthly
selfassessment to track personal progress.
Mode of Assessment:
Ensure that all relevant information is accurately entered and stored in the Meditrek system,
and that it is also included in the assessment of the preceptor.
PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:
• Develop differential diagnoses for patients at all stages of life within mental health care
environments.
