Reference no: EM133985458

Nurse Educator Concluding Graduate Experience

Learning Agreement: Guidelines

Purpose

During the NR621 course, a Learning Agreement will be developed to guide practicum experiences and support achievement of course outcomes. The Learning Agreement will include self-identified goals and activities to facilitate achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course Learning Outcomes

Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
CO 1: Prioritize high quality, safe patient-centered care when working with learners. (PO1)

CO 2: Explore caring, learning-centered educational interventions focused on quality health outcomes (PO 2)

CO 3: Apply teaching strategies designed to consider the cultural diversity of learners through reflective practice (PO 3)

CO 4: Explore opportunities to pursue professional interests in teaching, research, and service as a nurse educator (PO 4)

CO 5: Practice in the role of nurse educator and leader, through compassionate, evidence-based, collaborative advanced nursing practice (PO 5)

Assignment Overview
This assignment is designed to guide students in individualizing their practicum goals based on Course Objectives.
During Week 1, the Learning Agreement will be created by the student, approved by the practicum mentor, and submitted for instructor evaluation and approval.
During Week 6, the Learning Agreement will be reviewed for validation by the practicum mentor and submitted for final evaluation by the instructor.

Week 1: Learning Agreement Assignment Instructions
Review the NR621 Course Outcomes and collaborate with your practicum mentor regarding your goals to meet these outcomes.
Create self-identified practicum objectives to facilitate achievement of each personalized goal. Include a minimum of two objectives for each of the course outcomes.

Develop a plan to meet the self-identified practicum objectives. Include specific activities that will facilitate achievement of each established practicum objectives. Include a minimum of two targeted activities for each practicum objective.

Confirm approval of your Learning Agreement via practicum mentor signature on the Learning Agreement as indicated for Week 1.
Submit your Learning Agreement for instructor approval and grading.

Week 6: Learning Agreement Assignment Instructions
Throughout the practicum course, provide any updates and modifications to the Learning Agreement that are needed to accurately reflect your practicum experience and achievement of the course outcomes.
Review the completed Learning Agreement with your practicum mentor.
Confirm validation of your Learning Agreement via practicum mentor signature on the Learning Agreement as indicated for Week 6.