DNP 840 Midterm Conference Evaluation Individual Success Plan (ISP)

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Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)
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Target Practice Hours______ (Based on individual hours required to total 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours. Please refer to your course syllabus regarding hours built into your specific class. Please note some students require more hours based on what they transferred in. Please contact your SSA for incoming hours.)
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Learner Information GCU
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E-mail
Phone Number
Course Faculty/Chair Information GCU
Name
E-mail
Phone Number
Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor Information Practice Setting
Name
E-mail
Phone Number
Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

The table below should address the following programmatic requirements (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.
Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

Challenges (list under assignment) Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site Date

Due Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.
Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept. Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix) Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course) Date Complete

Preconference Individual Success Plan 0 April 5, 2023 The purpose of the task was to create an an individual success plan in collaboration with the faculty. It involved coming up with a plan to be implemented as a guide for the courses.
As such, the following requirements are taken into consideration

• To successfully complete the required immersion hours.
• To successfully complete the assignments associated with the competencies of the program.
• To successfully accomplish the work associated with the Direct Practice Improvement Project. N/A –

Topic 2 Assignment DPI Project Budget and Timeline

Expected Challenge Having to get the best opportunity to hold a meeting with the necessary senior leaders at the project site.
4 hrs April 12, 2023 This assignment entailed creating a detailed project timeline using the “DPI Project Management Timeline” section of the “DPI Project Management Timeline and Budget in collaboration with the senior leadership and mentor at the project site.

The plan was to include the created budget as part of the final manuscript. Competency 2.1 Employ principles of business, finance, economics, and health policy to develop and implement effective plans for practice-level and/or system-wide practice initiatives that will improve the quality of health care delivery.

Competency 2.2 Demonstrate leadership, influence, and advocacy in the development and implementation of institutional, local, state, federal, and/or international health policy.

Competency 2.3 Employ consultative and leadership skills to lead intra-professional and interprofessional teams in the analysis and resolution of complex practice and organizational issues to create change in healthcare and complex healthcare delivery systems.
April 12, 2023
Topic 3 Assignment Patient Care Delivery

Challenges creating a balance between work, studies and social life. 4 hrs April 19 2023 This assignment Involved creating a presentation on a proposed change in patient care related to the DPI project. Aspects included in the presentation were, patient experience, patient safety, quality, and finance.

The major parts of the presentation included the background of the issue, the SWOT analysis, the proposed solution, and how the solution meets the need of the population. The other parts included the proposed change process, expected outcomes, and implications.

The work was presented to an administrator and seek feedback. Competency 5.1 Apply analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to identify and implement healthcare best practices.

Competency 5.2 Design and implement processes/strategies that evaluate outcomes of practice, practice patterns, and systems of care for an individual, aggregate, and populations against national benchmarks.

Competency 5.3 Design, direct, and evaluate quality improvement methodologies to promote safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.
April 19, 2023
Topic 4 assignment Comprehensive Assessment Part One (Competency Matrix)

Challenges Approriate time management and life balance 4 hrs April 26, 2023 This assignement involved the completion of the first part of the DNP comprehensive assessment by using the competency matrix to collect evidence from the completed program coursework. It focused on demonstating how the chosen DNP program competencies have been met. MC1 Effective Communication Effective communication and critical thinking April 26, 2023
Topic 5 Assignment Political activism

Challenges Obtaining a sustainable life balance between work, school, and family 4 hrs May 3, 2023 This assignement entailed the identitification of a current health policy, determining a stand on the policy, and writing a letter to a state, local or federal leader explaining the stance on the policy.

The writing will take the form of a policy brief which is expected to have a clear summary of the issue. Competency 2.2 Demonstrate leadership, influence, and advocacy in the development and implementation of institutional, local, state, federal, and/or international health policy.

Competency 2.3 Employ consultative and leadership skills to lead intra-professional and interprofessional teams in the analysis and resolution of complex practice and organizational issues to create change in healthcare and complex healthcare delivery systems.

Competency 2.4 Provide leadership in the evaluation and resolution of policy, ethical, and legal issues within healthcare systems.
May 3, 2023
Topic 7 Assignment Benchmark comprehensive assessment part two (Outcomes and Reflection)

Challenges appropriate time management 4 hrs May 17, 2023 This task involves using the information collected using the competency matrix created in the comprehensive assessment part one while responding to the prompts. Competency 5.1 Apply analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to identify and implement healthcare best practices.

Competency 5.2 Design and implement processes/strategies that evaluate outcomes of practice, practice patterns, and systems of care for an individual, aggregate, and populations against national benchmarks.

Competency 5.3 Design, direct, and evaluate quality improvement methodologies to promote safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.
Competency 5.4 Disseminate and apply relevant findings from evidence-based practice and research to enhance practice guidelines and enrich practice leading to improved healthcare outcomes.

Topic 8 Assignment Scholarly Activities

Challenges Obtaining a sustainable life balance between work, school, and family 4 hrs May 24, 2023 The week eight assignment involves creating a report which reflects the participation in scholarly activities outside the professional or clinical hours, such as serving as a guest lecturer, participating in community planning, writing scholarly publications, participating in policy and quality improvement committees, grand rounds, seminars, and attending conferences. Competency 5.1 Apply analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to identify and implement healthcare best practices.

Competency 5.2 Design and implement processes/strategies that evaluate outcomes of practice, practice patterns, and systems of care for an individual, aggregate, and populations against national benchmarks.

Competency 5.3 Design, direct, and evaluate quality improvement methodologies to promote safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.
Competency 5.4 Disseminate and apply relevant findings from evidence-based practice and research to enhance practice guidelines and enrich practice leading to improved healthcare outcomes.

5.5 Employ information technology and research methods to appropriately manage data for the creation, evaluation, and application of evidence that leads to improved health care.

Reflective Journal 4 hrs May 24, 2023 The reflective jounal entails formulating a reflection which shows the knowledge obtained and the new learning acquired during the DNP course. MC1 Effective communication and critical thinking.

Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression
Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum.

As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.
Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE) GCU
Site Name
Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

Contact Information
PICOT Question Department Feedback
Name
E-mail Date
Phone Number
Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Information Practice Setting
Name
E-mail
Phone Number
Note Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

By typing in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead.

Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or content experts will sign upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.
Learner Signature
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Date
Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course DUE WEEK 1]
Name
Date
Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course DUE WEEK 8]
Name
Date
Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.
For the Mentor (Preceptor) By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course

_____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual _____ I understand I must complete the course-specific evaluations

_____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System
_____ Faculty Contact Information
Mid-term conference Student-Faculty-Mentor (preceptor)
Review progress towards meeting goals/objectives with rationales provided by the student at the mid-term conference

Project updates _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Concerns __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Preceptor Signature ________________________________________ Date _______________

Student Signature ________________________________________ Date _______________

Please upload to the week five dropbox as indicated in the syllabus.

Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

APPENDIX A
GCU DNP Domains & Competencies

A. University’s Mission-Critical Competencies

How does this Individual Success Plan support the GCU Mission?
MC1 Effective Communication Courses require students to engage in active discussion and expression of scholarly ideas in a variety of formats. Emphasis is placed on the dissemination of findings that impact health outcomes.

MC2 Critical Thinking Courses require students to utilize and refine critical thinking skills by analyzing, synthesizing, integrating, and evaluating scientific evidence. Furthermore, students are expected to apply scientific evidence to practice improvement.

MC3 Responsible Leadership Courses require students to develop and refine leadership skills. Students must demonstrate accountability to self and others. Courses require collaboration, health care advocacy, and systems thinking.

MC4 Global Citizenship Global citizenship is incorporated into all courses when preparing responsible nursing leaders to appreciate the cultural, social, economic, and political trends affecting care delivery for disenfranchised or vulnerable populations. The focus is on reducing health disparities and fostering an environment of equitable health for all populations.

MC5 Christian Worldview A Christian Worldview is expressed through weaving together values and ethics throughout the program. Students are encouraged to engage with populations from the foundation of a Christian worldview and to understand the effect of various worldviews and cultures on current healthcare systems.

B. Domains and Competencies

How does this Individual Success Plan support the DNP Domains and Competencies?
Domain 1 – Scientific Underpinnings for Practice Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be able to

Competencies

• 1.1 Integrate nursing science with knowledge from ethics, the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational
  sciences as the basis for the highest level of nursing practice.
• 1.2 Apply science-based theories and concepts to determine the nature and significance of health and health care delivery phenomena.
• 1.3 Employ science-based theories and concepts to describe the actions and advanced strategies to enhance, alleviate, and ameliorate health and health care delivery phenomena as appropriate.
• 1.4 Develop and evaluate new practice approaches based on nursing theories and theories from other disciplines.

  Domain 2 – Leadership and Transformational Change Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be able to
  Competencies

 

• 2.1 Employ principles of business, finance, economics, and health policy to develop and implement effective plans for practice-level and/or system-wide practice initiatives that will improve the quality of health care delivery.
• 2.2 Demonstrate leadership, influence, and advocacy in the development and implementation of institutional, local, state, federal, and/or international health policy.
• 2.3 Employ consultative and leadership skills to lead intra-professional and interprofessional teams in the analysis and resolution of complex practice and organizational issues to create change in health care and complex healthcare delivery systems.
• 2.4 Provide leadership in the evaluation and resolution of policy, ethical, and legal issues within healthcare systems.

Domain 3 – Systems Management Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be able to
Competencies

• 3.1 Demonstrate the conceptual ability and technical skills to develop and execute an evaluation plan involving data extraction from practice information systems and databases.
• 3.2 Evaluate current consumer health information sources for accuracy, timeliness, and appropriateness.
• 3.3 Analyze and communicate critical elements necessary to the selection, use, and evaluation of health information systems and patient care technology.
• 3.4 Design, select, use, and evaluate programs that monitor outcomes of care, care systems, and quality improvement, including consumer use of health care information systems.

Domain 4 – Population Management Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be able to Competencies

• 4.1 Analyze epidemiological, biostatistical, environmental, and other appropriate scientific data related to individual, aggregate, and population health.
• 4.2 Synthesize concepts to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions to improve individual, aggregate, and population health management.
• 4.3 Cultivate a mindset that is sensitive to the cultural, legal, and ethical differences among stakeholders.
• 4.4 Advocate for social justice, equity, and ethical policies within all healthcare arenas.
• 4.5 Develop and evaluate care delivery models and/or strategies for improved individual, aggregate, and population health management.

Domain 5 – Analytic Foundations for Practice Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be able to
Competencies

• 5.1 Apply analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to identify and implement health care best practices.
• 5.2 Design and implement processes/strategies that evaluate outcomes of practice, practice patterns, and systems of care for an individual, aggregate, and populations against national benchmarks.
• 5.3 Design, direct, and evaluate quality improvement methodologies to promote safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.
• 5.4 Disseminate and apply relevant findings from evidence-based practice and research to enhance practice guidelines and enrich practice leading to improved healthcare outcomes.
• 5.5 Employ information technology and research methods to appropriately manage data for the creation, evaluation, and application of evidence that leads to improved health care.