NUR 650 SMART Goals

For this assignment, you will work on setting goals for yourself using the SMART method. You will find an explanation of this method in the module that will guide you in your goal-setting process. You will list a minimum of five professional goals that you would like to accomplish during the clinical experience in this term. For each goal, you must provide an explanation of how the goal is representative of each of the SMART characteristics: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely. Be sure to answer the following questions for each goal summary: Can you measure it? Is it attainable? Is it realistic? What is the time frame you have set for completing that goal?  

Format: Each goal summary should be at least 100 words – totaling 500 words for this assignment (added to the speaker notes). The presentation is original work and logically organized, formatted, and cited in the current APA style, including citation of references.  The presentation should consist of 10-15 slides (excluding the introduction and reference page).  

Course Description

This course provides the student with clinical knowledge in group psychotherapy techniques that are applicable across the lifespan focusing on theoretical and conceptual models of group dynamics using evidence-based practices in assessing, planning, treating, and evaluating dysfunctional patterns in groups. This course promotes and maintains effective and therapeutic communication patterns in a variety of groups settings.

 Course Outcomes

Upon successfully completing this course, learners will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate individual and group therapies to promote mental health for individuals and families across the lifespan.

2.  Integrate assessment findings and differential diagnoses to identify and prioritize treatment of acute and chronic psychiatric disorders.

3.  Provide culturally informed mental health care in populations across the lifespan with complex acute and chronic psychiatric disorders.

4.  Demonstrate advanced skills as a member of an interprofessional health care team in the delivery of quality mental health care.

5.  Foster professional growth and advanced practice nursing role development via critical self- evaluation of clinical practice experiences.

6.  Collaborates as appropriate with other health care professionals and community providers.

Grading Rubric 

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

SMART Goals Rubric

SMART Goals Rubric

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Criteria      Ratings         int

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Specific        Exemplary

view longer           The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. The description               goal is detailed and clearly focused on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or         /8

knowledge outlined in the course objectives           pt

5.1 to 8 pts        s

Measurea     Exemplary

ble     Measures have been identified that will demonstrate learning, results, and/or    /8

view longer           progress as related to the described goal.            pt description      5.1 to 8 pts

s

Achievabl     Exemplary

e/       The goal set forth is realistic, motivating, challenging, and can be achievable            /8 Ambitious  within the term. There is a clear process described to support achievability.    pt

view longer          5.1 to 8 pts      s description

Relevant       Exemplary

view longer           The goal has a strong connection to the course objectives, the student’s         /8 description      history, current interests, and/or demonstrated abilities.            pt

5.1 to 8 pts

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Timely          Exemplary

view longer           The goal has a definite date of what will be accomplished by this date and is            /8 description      linked to the measurables. Is within the time frame of this term.   pt

5.1 to 8 pts

s

Use of          Exemplary

Citations, References page contains more than required current scholarly academic Writing      reference and text reference..

Mechanic Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, s and APA level headings, hanging indent. Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are     /5

Formattin followed; spelling is correct.            pt _g     3.1 to 5 pts      s

^Guidelines   Distinguished

References page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text reference.

Follows

PowerPoi     Exemplary

nt Slides PowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the assignment /5

are completed fully and described in the PowerPoint presentation in detail.          pt

3.1 to 5 pts      s