Before embarking on any professional or academic activity, it is important to

understand the background, knowledge, and experience you bring to it. You

might ask yourself, “What do I already know? What do I need to know? And what

do I want to know?” This critical self-reflection is especially important for

developing clinical skills, such as those for advanced practice nursing.

The FNP Procedures List and Resource Review document, provided in the Learning

Resources, can be used to celebrate your progress throughout your practicum and

identify skills gaps. The list covers all necessary skills you should demonstrate during

your three practicum courses. 

For this Assignment, you assess where you are now in your clinical skill development

and make plans for your practicum. Specifically, you will identify strengths and

opportunities for improvement regarding the required practicum skills and procedures.

To prepare:

 Review the FNP Procedures List and Resource Review and the FNP Clinical

Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Form documents found in the Learning

Resources for this week. It is recommended that you print out these documents

to serve as a guide throughout your practicum.

 Download the FNP Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Form to

complete this Assignment.

Assignment

Using the FNP Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Form:

 Rate yourself according to your confidence level performing the procedures

identified on the FNP Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Form.

 Based on your ratings, summarize your strengths and opportunities for

improvement. 

 Based on your self-assessment and theory of nursing practice, develop 3–4

goals and objectives for this practicum experience. Include them on the

designated area of the form.