MSN Practicum Preceptor Evaluation of the Student

DEVELOPING: Identify gaps in practice that impact care delivery and care outcomes. Articulate the underlying nursing science principles guiding patient care. COMPETENT: Analyze current clinical practices and integrate nursing science into practice to address identified gaps, evaluating patient and care-related outcomes.

DEVELOPING: Utilize an evidence-based approach to inform decision-making that aligns with healthcare quality standards. Connect theoretical concepts to practice settings. COMPETENT: Demonstrate in practice the use of knowledge from nursing and other disciplines. Collaborate to analyze and refine decision-making approaches, fostering an environment of shared learning and continuous improvement. Promote practices that ensure equity, respect, and person-centeredness in healthcare. Improve patient care by integrating knowledge from various disciplines.

DEVELOPING: Demonstrate active listening, understanding, therapeutic communication, support, and trust in the context of holistic care. Engage with patients to explore questions and concerns, using open-ended questions to gain a comprehensive view of their situation. COMPETENT: Use patient concerns and situations to individualize holistic care.

DEVELOPING: Use advanced communication strategies to communicate ideas. Solicit and integrate patient, family, and team feedback to refine communication approaches and enhance mutual understanding. COMPETENT: Lead interdisciplinary discussions by employing advanced facilitation skills, ensuring alignment with objectives, and fostering team collaboration.

DEVELOPING: Apply advanced nursing knowledge to interpret assessment findings within specific functional areas. COMPETENT: Synthesize and prioritize data to guide practice decisions effectively.

DEVELOPING: Incorporate the best available scientific evidence, clinical guidelines, and research findings into decision-making. Collaborate with the team to reduce patient risks and prevent harm. COMPETENT: Contribute to interprofessional discussions to ensure efficient collaboration and alignment with evidence-based practices. Lead the healthcare team in prioritizing risk mitigation strategies. Implement strategies to reduce healthcare risks through team collaboration and leadership.

DEVELOPING: Advocate for evidence-based and best practices in healthcare delivery. Seek and incorporate constructive feedback from peers and supervisors to foster continuous learning and improvement. COMPETENT: Apply best care practices within the team, ensuring alignment with current evidence. Address gaps in team practices, suggesting actionable improvements to enhance care quality.

DEVELOPING: Provide input on team goals. COMPETENT: Design and guide collaborative processes. Manage team dynamics and logistics to ensure effectiveness.

DEVELOPING: Demonstrate integrity and accountability by adhering to ethical guidelines in decision-making and patient care within clinical or leadership contexts. COMPETENT: Foster a culture of trust and professionalism by consistently integrating ethical principles into clinical practice and team management.

DEVELOPING: Use open body language and maintain eye contact to demonstrate engagement and attentiveness. Take accountability for maintaining professional integrity in all patient interactions. COMPETENT: Model techniques for enhancing interactions with colleagues. Reinforce professional behavior and expectations in interdisciplinary collaboration. Address and resolve concerns that may compromise interdisciplinary collaboration.

DEVELOPING: Participate in professional activities and organizations to gain insight into leadership opportunities and decision-making processes. Share ideas and perspectives during discussions to ensure nursing’s voice is represented in professional forums. Promote active listening and thoughtful communication during team discussions. Suggest new ideas for collaborative activities that enhance professional growth across disciplines. COMPETENT: Assume leadership roles in professional, student, or academic settings related to a professional issue. Demonstrate consistency in personal and team accountability. Model mutual respect and understanding when confronted with conflict. Design a professional/ interprofessional development activity.

DEVELOPING: Use respectful and culturally appropriate language in all interactions. Seek input from all team members to foster an inclusive decision-making process. COMPETENT: Collaborate to implement policies or practices that address inequities within healthcare systems. Model nursing’s core values in care delivery, ensuring alignment with ethical and professional standards. Seek guidance for addressing practice infractions to uphold ethical standards.

DEVELOPING: Evaluate new information as it becomes available. Engage attentively with peers, providing feedback and responding thoughtfully to their questions and concerns. COMPETENT: Synthesize complex data from multiple sources to adjust priorities and interventions dynamically. Foster a nonjudgmental, supportive atmosphere that encourages learning and collaboration.