1) The document discusses using practicum experiences to further professional growth and development as a scholar-practitioner and nurse leader. It prompts reflection on strengths and areas for growth in implementing, evaluating, and disseminating evidence-based projects. 2) Students are asked to develop a plan for their practicum experience, including two to three learning objectives. They must write a 550-word essay in APA format addressing how they will use their practicum to further goals in evidence-based projects and leadership development. 3) Key references are provided on writing for publication, selecting journals, conducting literature reviews, and insights on the DNP project from an expert in the field.

1. Using The Practicum Experience For Professional Growth DQ 2
Using The Practicum Experience For Professional Growth DQ 2Using The Practicum
Experience For Professional Growth DQ 2Your practicum experiences in NURS 8410, NURS
8400, and NURS 8500 have provided opportunities to gain knowledge, perspective, and
skills that bolster your specialty area practice. They have laid a foundation for reflecting on
your own strengths and challenges as a scholar-practitioner and a nurse leader in a dynamic
workplace. Indeed, significant self-analysis is a core aspect of this course, and you will be
asked to integrate this type of reflection into your work on several assignments in the
upcoming weeks. This Discussion serves as a springboard for the Practicum assignment you
are to develop this week. As you plan your practicum experience for this course, consider
how you can effectively communicate with key stakeholders in your practicum setting
regarding the implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of an evidence-based
project.ORDER NOW FOR CUSTOMIZED, PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPERSTo prepare:View and
consider the “To prepare” section of the Week 1 Assignment area.Reflect on your practicum
experiences in NURS 8410, NURS 8400, and NURS 8500.Assess the professional growth
(including development of leadership and communication skills) you have achieved through
previous practicum experiences in the DNP program. Also, think about the topics presented
in courses you completed earlier in the program. Are there content areas or skills that you
would like to—or may need to—address to facilitate your continued development as a
scholar-practitioner and a nurse leader?Think about competencies that support the
successful implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of an evidence-based project, and
assess your strengths and areas for growth with regard to these competencies.Begin to
develop your plan for the practicum, including two or three learning objectives.By
tomorrow Tuesday May 28, 2019 write a minimum of 550 words essay in APA format with
at least three scholarly references. Include the level one header as numbered below: Post a
cohesive response that addresses the following: 1) Describe how you intend to use your
practicum experience to further your goals for successful evidence-based project
implementation, evaluation, and dissemination and for your development as a scholar-
practitioner and a nurse leader. Required Readings Oermann, M. H., & Hays, J. C. (2016).
Writing for publication in nursing (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. ·
Chapter 1, “Getting Started”This chapter introduces the steps an author can follow in
planning, writing, and publishing manuscripts in nursing. The chapter predominantly
focuses on early writing decisions. · Chapter 2, “Selecting a Journal”Chapter 2 focuses on
how to evaluate and select journals. The chapter also provides guidelines for writing a

2. query letter to gauge the interest of journal editors. · Chapter 4, “Reviewing the
Literature”In this chapter, the authors make suggestions for conducting and writing a
literature review for a manuscript.Keep in mind that, as noted in Chapter 4, the Literature
Review section of an article for publication must be tailored for that format; it is not the
same as for an academic paper.Using The Practicum Experience For Professional Growth
DQ 2 Required Media Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012b). The DNP
Project. Baltimore, MD: Author.Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 6
minutes.Dr. Kristen Mauk shares her experiences and insights on developing and
completing her DNP Project.