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Self-Identified Learning Opportunity Student Name: Marissa Brown Course Number: NURS 3021

Course Name: Chronic Clinical Placement Clinical Instructor: Danielle Reid

Competency Category: (check box for applicable category) □ □ □ □ □

_____________________ Knowledge-based Practice Ethical Practice Professionalism Skill-based Practice

List your Learning Goals and timeframe for completion: (use the SMART goal guide on back of form) 1. By midterm, I would like to be more fully prepared before performing a full assessment/dressing change etc. so that I do not have to go in and out of clients’ room multiple times. I can measure this by keeping track of how many times I have to leave the room to gather supplies or ask for assistance each time I have a skill to complete. This skill is especially important to use when a client is on isolation as I can save time by being fully prepared 2. By midterm, I would like to have my documentation clear and concise on the first draft. I can measure this by keeping track of how many corrections were made to each note and work towards there being none. 3. By midterm, I would like to like to inquire about a client’s psychosocial health at least once a shift in order to foster the development of therapeutic relationships. I have found in the past, I have performed assessments and then left the client’s room. By inquiring about their personal life or how they are feeling emotionally, I can build therapeutic relationships and enhance my clients’ healing experience. I can measure this by taking a tally throughout the term as to how many times I ask and create a relationship. How will I achieve my goals? (activities, open-lab, text-based readings, journal articles, approved videos etc.) 1. I can achieve this goal by taking a minute or two before entering a client’s room and think about what I am going in to do and if I have all the supplies that I need. I can also, if needed, create a list of supplies or the process of the assessment I need to complete so that nothing gets left out. I can practice this not only in placement but also in lab and SIM so that being prepared becomes more natural to me. 2. I can achieve this goal by really putting thought into my notes beforehand as well as making sure I know all the medical terminology for describing wounds, procedures etc. I can do this by referring to textbooks such as Health Assessment by Jarvis or Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing by Potter and Perry. 3. I can achieve this goal by writing down some questions ahead of time that I can say as well as writing on my flow sheet to ask about psychosocial factors to prompt me when doing a full assessment. *Please print/email a copy of this first page to your instructor at least 2 days before your meeting

Learning Plan Developed in accordance with guidelines from the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association.

What is a SMART Learning Goal? A SMART goal is: 1. Specific. A specific goal is detailed, focused and clearly stated. Everyone reading the goal should know exactly what you want to learn. 2. Measurable. A measurable goal is quantifiable, meaning you can see the results. 3. Attainable. An attainable goal can be achieved based on your skill, resources and area of practice. 4. Relevant. A relevant goal applies to your current role and is clearly linked to your key role responsibilities. 5. Time-limited. A time-limited goal has specific timelines and a deadline. This will help motivate you to move toward your goal and to evaluate your progress. A SMART learning goal is structured so that anyone who reads your goal statement will understand what you need to learn. For your QA Learning Plan you will be developing professional goals, but you can use this format for any type of goal, professional or personal. Here are two examples of personal SMART goals: “I want to lose 16 lbs and lower my body mass index from 27 to 24 by November 30.” “I want to run the local charity 5k race on August 15.” How do I write a SMART learning goal? 1. Start by identifying what it is you want to learn. 2. Be specific and write it down in one sentence. Try not to use vague phrases such as “I want to learn about…” If you are too vague, then how will you know when you reach your goal? Use an action word to describe what you want to achieve. Using an action word makes sure your goal is measurable. Examples of action words are: ■ identify ■ develop ■ plan ■ design ■ compare ■ describe ■ evaluate ■ explain ■ demonstrate ■ create.

Learning Plan Developed in accordance with guidelines from the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association.

Evaluation-prove how you have met your goals:

Instructor Comments and Feedback:

Student Signature: ________________________________ Date: _______________________ Instructor Signature: _______________________________ Date: _______________________

References Learning Plan Developed in accordance with guidelines from the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association.

CNO. (2014). Competencies for entry-level Registered Nurse practice. Toronto ON: College of Nurses of Ontario. Retrieved from https://www.cno.org/globalassets/docs/reg/41037_entrytopracitic_final.pdf CNO. (2017). Developing SMART Learning GOALS. Toronto ON: College of Nurses of Ontario. Retrieved from http://www.cno.org/globalassets/docs/qa/2017/smart-goals-rev-17-v2.pdf SRNA. (2013). Continuing Competence Program. Regina SK: Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association. Retrieved from https://www.srna.org/images/stories/Nursing_Practice/Continuing_Competence_Program_Manual_2013_ 01_09.pdf

Learning Plan Developed in accordance with guidelines from the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association.