NR 661 APN CAPSTONE STUDY PLAN Latest 2020

NR 661 APN CAPSTONE STUDY PLAN Latest 2020 A study plan is a useful tool when there is a large amount of material to be covered for an exam. The material should be spaced out over several days, reviewing specific blocks of material each day, preparing ahead of time, and staying organized. This study plan will be utilized to focus on the areas needing improvement based on the NR603 predictor exam. Learning Goal #1 Learning Goal (Identified from Pre- Predictor exam) What do you want to accomplish? Learning Activities How are you going to accomplish your goal? Timeline When do you want to accomplish your goal? Reflection How will accomplishing your goal improve your certification preparation or make you a better nurse practitioner? Improve my knowledge of endocrine (50%) function and diseases. 1. Complete endocrine subject specific exams in the APEA myQbank. practicing until I consistently score at least 90%. 2. Review endocrine in the Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care textbook. 3. Study endocrinology for 1 hour (of 2-hour study block) every Monday. 4. Identify patients on my preceptor’s schedule with endocrinology related problems. Create a plan and present to my preceptor prior to the scheduled visit. Lead the OV and collaborate with the patient to engage them in the plan. 5. Attend the on ground FNP Intensive week 7 of this course, and focus on endocrinology during the review. Each learning activity will be accomplished by week 5, ahead of the first Predictor exam, and will be reviewed as necessary through week 8 of this course. Learning activity number 5 will be accomplished by week 8. Identifying patients with an endocrinology condition will improve my assessment and diagnosis skills. It will also allow me to create and modify treatment plans and engage with the patient. Putting knowledge into practice improves my understanding of the disease and treatment plans. Increasing my understanding about the disease process and medications will help me communicate with my colleagues, and recognize changes in my patients that I may not have recognized without this knowledge. Additionally, increasing my knowledge in this area will better prepare me to be successful on my national certification exam.