Clinical Journal and Time Log Journal

Clinical Time Log and JournalStudent Name:E-mail Address:Practicum Placement Agency\'s Name:Preceptors Name:Preceptors Telephone:Preceptors E-mail Address:Time LogNote: Add rows as needed.Total: Weeks 8Total WeeksTotal: WeeksTotal Practicum Hours Completed for CourseWKDateTime# of hourLearner Objective *Blooms TaxonomyCourse Objective(Walden)AACN Essential**Projected GoalActivities CompletedStatus of completion1 to3To successfully develop and disseminate the final implementation plan for the staff education program on medication safety at the practicum site by the end of week 3To evaluate the students ability to carry out a disciplined or systematic inquiry to address issues, problems and needs relevant to nursing practiceEssential II: Organizational and Systems leadership for quality improvement and systems thinking (AACN, 2021, p. 11)To reduce the incidence of medication errors at the practicum site by 50% by implementing a mandatory medication safety education for clinical staffMade a presentation to the board of directors to obtain project approvalHeld a conference call with the preceptor and faculty advisor to communicate the finalized action planIdentified change champions among the clinical staff and held a meeting to discuss implementation planHeld a conference call with all clinical staff to explain the current problem, objectives of the education plan, and communicate the finalized action planCompletedCompletedCompletedCompleted4To successfully develop a communications plan for the project that is acceptable to all stakeholdersTo evaluate the students ability to carry out a disciplined or systematic inquiry to address issues, problems and needs relevant to nursing practiceEssential II: Organizational and Systems leadership for quality improvement and systems thinking (AACN, 2021, p. 11)To reduce the incidence of medication errors at the practicum site by 50% by implementing a mandatory medication safety education for clinical staffHeld a meeting with the identified change champions to explain the current problem, objectives of the education plan, and communicate the finalized implementation planDeveloped the communications planHeld a conference call with the project mentor to communicate findings of my stakeholder analysis and communication planHeld a conference call with the change champions to communicate the finalized action and communication plansCompletedCompletedCompletedScheduled5To determine the effect of leadership on effective organizational changeTo develop and evaluate effective strategies for managing the ethical dilemmas inherent in patient care, the healthcare organization and research (Walden University DNP Practicum Manual, 2020)Essential II: Organizational and Systems leadership for quality improvement and systems thinking (AACN, 2021, p. 11)To reduce the incidence of medication errors at the practicum site by 50% by implementing a mandatory medication safety education for clinical staffCompleted an assignment on leadership, which outlined transformational leadership as the most appropriate leadership approach for the proposed projectHeld a meeting with the faculty advisor to discuss the proposed leadership approach and identify gaps that may need to be addressed…

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…particularly attracting a lot of attention from the staff. It was interesting obtaining information about when to report medication errors, who is to report, and the benefits of reporting such errors. The main challenge faced this week was time limitations. The initial plan was to complete the topic by the end of the week, but this was not possible given the many follow-up questions and concerns arising from the staff on the topic, which forced the trainers to spend a bit more time to attain a common understanding. However, this was well-explained to the staff and it was agreed that we would have to sacrifice more hours in week 9 to complete the training as scheduled. I managed to hold a meeting with the project mentor to discuss my proposed data analysis and evaluation plan, which they approved. The process of evaluation will begin in week 9 when the training is completed.ReferencesAACN (2021). The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education. American Association of Colleges of Nursing. https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/AcademicNursing/pdf/Essentials-2021.pdfDang, D., Dearholt, S. L., Bissett, K., Ascenzi, J., & Whalen, M. (2021). Johns Hopkinsevidence-based practice for nurses and healthcare professionals: Model and guidelines (4th ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International.Walden University DNP Practicum Manual (2020). College of nursing practicum manual 2020-2021 academic year. Walden University.1