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NURS 1020 Learning Plan
Ashley Weir
NURS 1020: Clinical Practice in a Residential Setting
Area of Practice: Long-term care
Trent University
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Learning Goal # 1
Competency Category
(Indicate with a check which competency category this page refers to)
 Professional Responsibility
 Knowledge-based Practice
 Ethical Practice
 Service to the Public ✓
 Self-Regulation
My learning goal # 1 (below) reflects the CNO (2014) competency number 90 (specifically parts
b, c, e & f).
“90. Participates and contributes to nursing and health care team development by:
b) building partnerships based on respect for the unique and shared competencies of each
team member
c) promoting interprofessional collaboration through application of principles of role
clarification, team functioning, conflict resolution, shared problem-solving and decisionmaking
e) knowing and supporting the full scope of practice of team members
g) demonstrating respect for diversity” (CNO, 2014, p. 9).
Learning Goal #1:
To better understand staff (PSW, RPN, RN) roles and responsibilities and how these staff work
in collaboration on a healthcare team in a long-term care setting by March 27th, 2015 (2nd last
week of clinical).
Activities, Necessary Resources and Timeframes to achieve my goal?
1. I will speak with RNs, RPNs and PSWs regarding their roles/ responsibilities at Hillsdale
Estates by March 27th, 2015.
2. I will research the scope of practice for each profession using CNO competencies (for
RPNs and RNs) and PSNO (for PSWs) by March 27th, 2015.
3. I will shadow each of the 3 staff roles at Hillsdale by March 27th, 2015.
4. I will explain the roles of RNs, RPNs and PSWs with my clinical instructor to clarify my
knowledge by March 27th, 2015.
Evaluation
How will I know that I have achieved my goal?
1. I will know that I have achieved my goal when I am able to clearly describe the roles of
the 3 healthcare professionals in a long-term care setting. I will do this through writing a
reflective entry on the similarities and differences I have discovered.
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2. Being able to clearly explain the roles of RNs, RPNs and PSWs in a long-term-care
setting to my clinical instructor by March 27th, 2015 will ensure that my knowledge is
accurate and that I can articulate this knowledge.
My learning plan addresses:
o Self Reflection
o Course Learning Objectives ✓
6. Demonstrated safe and ethical clinical practice at the level appropriate for a year one
nursing student.
7. Participated in professional development based on reflective practice and critical
inquiry.
o Consideration to previous evaluation
o Cumulative and Appropriate for educational level
Signature__Ashley Weir________ Date_February 6th, 2015________
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NURS 1020 Learning Plan
Learning Goal # 2
Competency Category
(Indicate with a check which competency category this page refers to)
 Professional Responsibility
 Knowledge-based Practice ✓
 Ethical Practice
 Service to the Public
 Self-Regulation
My learning goal # 2 (below) reflects the CNO (2014) competency numbers 57 & 58.
“57. Determines and implements preventive, therapeutic and safety strategies based on ongoing
client assessments, to prevent injury and the development of client complications” (CNO, 2014,
p. 8).
“58. Applies nursing knowledge when providing care to clients with acute, chronic, and/or
persistent health challenges (e.g., stroke, cardiovascular conditions, mental health and addiction,
dementia, arthritis, diabetes)” (CNO, 2014, p. 8).
Learning Goal #2:
To identify residents at risk for aspiration and nursing care involved in its prevention.
Activities, Necessary Resources and Timeframes to achieve my goal?
1. I will observe PSWs feeding residents in a long-term care setting a variety of diets
(pureed, minced) by February 9th, 2015.
2. I will discuss the benefit of different diets and issues that arise with feeding with my
clinical instructor by February 23rd, 2015.
3. I will identify aspiration precautions utilizing online modules, textbook resources, and
speaking with the dietician by February 23rd, 2015.
4. I will review patient charts and diet plans to ensure I am aware of feeding needs by
February 23rd, 2015.
5. I will assist in feeding residents on a variety of diets in the dining area at Hillsdale by
February 23rd, 2015 while being observed by my clinical instructor.
Evaluation
How will I know that I have achieved my goal?
1. I will know that I have achieved my goal when I am able to independently feed
dependent patients without PSW guidance, considering safety issues for patients. I will
do this in front of my clinical instructor to verify that proper technique and precautions
are taken.
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2. I will write a reflective journal on feeding precautions to prevent aspiration, and clearly
identify the diet types of individuals I have fed. I will also outline how I have improved
in my knowledge of feeding over the course of placement.
3. I will discuss common issues that arise with feeding and different diet types with my
clinical instructor by my deadline.
4. Advocate for a swallow assessment or change in diet if applicable.
My learning plan addresses:
o Self Reflection
o Course Learning Objectives
3. Developed and demonstrated skills in basic assessment techniques relevant to the longterm care population.
4. Demonstrated skills in providing (resident) client-centered support for activities of
daily living.
5. Developed knowledge about the experience of residents living in a long term care
setting.
6. Demonstrated safe and ethical clinical practice at the level appropriate for a year one
nursing student.
9. Developed a basic knowledge of the clinical manifestations and relevant nursing
interventions of the resident's chronic conditions.
o Consideration to previous evaluation
o Cumulative and Appropriate for educational level
Signature__Ashley Weir______ Date_February 6th, 2015________
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References
College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). (2014). Competencies for entry-level Registered Nurse
practice. Retrieved from
http://www.cno.org/Global/docs/reg/41037_EntryToPracitic_final.pdf