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Practicum Journal Entry

Assignment: Practicum – Week 1 Journal Entry

As a future advanced practice nurse, it is important that you are able to connect your classroom experience to your practicum experience. By applying the concepts you study in the classroom to clinical settings, you enhance your professional competency. Each week, you complete an Assignment that prompts you to reflect on your practicum experiences and relate them to the material presented in the classroom. This week, you begin documenting your practicum experiences in your Practicum Journal.

Note: Be sure to use the Practicum Journal Template, located in this week’s Learning Resources.

Learning Objectives

Students will: · Analyze nursing and counseling theories to guide practice in psychotherapy · Summarize goals and objectives for personal practicum experiences · Produce timelines for practicum activities

In preparation for this course’s practicum experience, address the following in your Practicum Journal: · Select one nursing theory and one counseling theory to best guide your practice in psychotherapy. · Explain why you selected these theories. Support your approach with evidence-based literature. · Develop at least three goals and at least three objectives for the practicum experience in this course. · Create a timeline of practicum activities based on your practicum requirements.

 

Practicum Journal Entry

Selected Nursing and Counseling Theories

For my practicum experience in psychotherapy, I have chosen Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring as the nursing theory and Carl Rogers’ Client-Centered Therapy as the counseling theory.

Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring emphasizes the importance of a caring relationship between the nurse and the patient, promoting holistic healing. This theory aligns with my belief that emotional and psychological support is critical for patients undergoing therapy. It stresses the importance of understanding the patient’s needs and establishing a caring relationship, which enhances trust and therapeutic outcomes. Watson (2008) highlights that caring involves a commitment to the well-being of others and fosters a healing environment, which is crucial in psychotherapy.

Carl Rogers’ Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual’s capacity for self-direction and understanding. This approach aligns with the belief that clients have the ability to find their own solutions within a supportive environment. Rogers (1961) emphasizes the need for empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard in the therapeutic relationship. This approach is essential for fostering an environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and feelings, promoting self-discovery and personal growth.

Goals and Objectives for Practicum Experience

  1. Goal 1: To establish a therapeutic relationship with clients.
    • Objective 1: Conduct an initial assessment of each client’s needs and concerns within the first two sessions.
    • Objective 2: Utilize active listening skills to enhance communication and rapport during sessions.
    • Objective 3: Reflect on client interactions weekly to identify strengths and areas for improvement in relationship-building.
  2. Goal 2: To implement evidence-based interventions tailored to clients’ specific needs.
    • Objective 1: Research and select appropriate therapeutic techniques based on clients’ presenting issues by the end of the first month.
    • Objective 2: Monitor and document clients’ progress in response to interventions bi-weekly.
    • Objective 3: Engage in supervision sessions with a mentor to review intervention effectiveness and adjust approaches accordingly.
  3. Goal 3: To enhance my understanding of diverse cultural perspectives in therapy.
    • Objective 1: Attend at least one workshop or seminar on cultural competence within the first month of practicum.
    • Objective 2: Incorporate culturally relevant practices into therapy sessions by discussing clients’ cultural backgrounds and preferences.
    • Objective 3: Conduct a self-reflection on my biases and how they may affect my practice, to be reviewed at mid-practicum.

Timeline of Practicum Activities

  • Weeks 1-2: Initial orientation and client assessments; establish rapport.
  • Weeks 3-4: Implement selected interventions; begin monitoring progress.
  • Week 5: Attend cultural competence workshop; reflect on learning.
  • Weeks 6-8: Continue interventions; adjust based on client feedback and supervision.
  • Weeks 9-10: Final assessments; compile documentation for the practicum report.

References

Rogers, C. R. (1961). On Becoming a Person: A Therapist’s View of Psychotherapy. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. https://www.amazon.com/On-Becoming-Person-Therapists-Psychotherapy/dp/0547052628

Watson, J. (2008). Nursing: The Philosophy and Science of Caring. Boulder, CO: University Press of Colorado. https://www.amazon.com/Nursing-Philosophy-Science-Caring/dp/1607320327

McEwen, M., & Wills, E. M. (2014). Theoretical Basis for Nursing. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. https://shop.lww.com/Theoretical-Basis-for-Nursing/p/9781451186338

Ben Natan, M., Mahajna, M., & Mahajna, A. (2018). The effectiveness of person-centered care in mental health settings: A systematic review. The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, 13(2), 129-139. https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JMHTEP-09-2017-0056/full/html

McCormack, B., & McCance, T. (2017). Person-Centred Practice in Nursing and Health Care: Theory and Practice. Wiley Blackwell. https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Person+Centred+Practice+in+Nursing+and+Health+Care%3A+Theory+and+Practice%2C+2nd+Edition-p-9781119105396

 

 
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