NURS 6600 Week 9 Assignment: Practicum Project Poster Abstract Assignment Description This week you explore scholarly dissemination, including oral presentations, posters, and publications. You develop an abstract for a poster session (often sponsored by Walden University’s Phi Nu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International or for internal dissemination). You also begin preparing your full PowerPoint […]

NURS 6600 Week 7 Assignment: Practicum Experience Journal Entry 2 (Journal Assignment 2) + Time Log Assignment Overview This week, you complete and submit your second journal entry (Journal Entry 2). The practicum journal provides an opportunity to reflect on your experiences, apply concepts and theories from your program of study (particularly leadership, management, and […]

NURS 6600 Week 6 Discussion: Practicum Professional Development Objectives: Progress Appraisal Discussion Prompt This week, you assess your progress toward achieving the professional development objectives you established in Week 1. You also consider what you have learned about the role and functions of a nurse executive (or your specific leadership role) from the time spent […]

NURS 6600 Week 5 Discussion: Practicum Project Plan Review and Feedback Discussion Prompt How is preparation for your Practicum Project progressing? What additional guidance or information would help you to refine your Practicum Project Plan? Your Practicum Project Plan (PPP) is due by Day 7 of this week. In preparation for completing the Assignment, you […]

NURS 6600 Week 5 Assignment: Practicum Project Plan Assignment Description In scholarly writing, to synthesize means to bring various ideas and pieces of information together. In this “bringing together,” new comparisons are drawn and new meanings derived. Your Practicum Project Plan includes a synthesis of scholarly research justifying your project topic, as well as a […]

NURS 6600 Week 4 Discussion: Practicum Project Methodology and Evaluation Consider the following scenario: With a clear conception of her Practicum Project goal and objectives, Sandra was optimistic that she was on the right track. Then she started to consider the methodology for her project and realized how much she still needed to figure out. […]

Week 4 Assignment: Application of Human Resources Management Concepts (or Practicum Application Assignment – Human Resources/Team Dynamics) Assignment Overview This assignment requires you to analyze human resources management issues observed or experienced in your practicum setting. You will apply evidence-based strategies for managing teams, addressing conflict, promoting staff retention/motivation, diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI), or preventing burnout — […]

Week 3 Discussion: Practicum Project Goals, Objectives, and Justification Discussion Topic / Instructions A project without a critical path is like a ship without a rudder. — Daniel B. Meyer, Illinois Construction Law In Week 2, you collaborated with your practicum Faculty Member and Preceptor to identify a focus for your Practicum Project. This week, […]

Week 3 Assignment: Practicum Journal Entry 1 and Time Log Assignment Overview This is the first of three required practicum journal entries in the course. The journal provides an opportunity for reflective practice as you immerse yourself in the practicum setting. You will document your early practicum experiences, link them to your approved professional development […]

Week 2 Discussion: Developing the Practicum Project Plan Discussion Topic / Instructions Reflect on the focus of your proposed Practicum Project, which you identified through discussion with your practicum Faculty Member and Preceptor last week. View the Practicum Project Plan Overview document provided in this week’s Learning Resources. Consider the project planning guidelines included in […]