QA Program Learning Plan form

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The College of Nurses of Ontario (the College) collects the information in the QA Program Learning Plan Form if you have been selected for Practice Assessment
under the general authority of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 18, the Nursing Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 32, and its regulations; and the
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Name Registration Number

2024 Nurs 151

QA Year Class

Long Term Care

Current Practice Setting Client Population

Learning Needs
What learning needs did I identify through practice reflection and peer input?
Identify a minimum of two (2) to three (3) learning needs.
Haven’t done practice reflection yet? Use
1. Medication administration technique: I would like to gain more knowledge on the different
routes of administration and perform them properly.
the Practice Reflection worksheet to help
2. Patient documentation: I want to be able to document changes in health clearly and you identify your strengths and learning
concisely. needs.
3. Providing reports with pertinent details: I would like to practice this more among my peers
so I can learn how to prioritizie each patient’s health concerns and needs.

Learning Goal #1
My goal must be based on my learning needs.
Need help creating a goal? Review the
Developing SMART Learning Goals
I want to develop greater knowledge of the different routes of medication administration
while practicing medication safety checks more naturally by the end of the year. guide.
Your learning goal must be based on
your current practice setting and one of
the College’s practice documents.

Goal #1: Activities and Timeframes

How am I going to achieve my goal? Identify a minimum of three (3) learning activites with timeframes/timelines.

I will achieve my goal by:

1. By April 15th, Researching medications for drug cards at least one day before clinical beginning each Wednesday.
2. By May 1st, Research patient diagnoses and understand the link between them and the use of medications after patient assignment
per week.
3. By June 1st, I will practice safe medication administration through medication checks at each opportunity I am handed during clinical
days during a medical pass.
 Learning Goal #2
My goal must be based on my learning needs.
Need help creating a goal? Review the
I want to be able to utilize patient documentation on the EPIC charting system in a way Developing SMART Learning Goals
that will allow me to contribute important details as well as learn from previous inputs of guide.
healthcare professionals by the end of the semester.
Your learning goal must be based on
your current practice setting and one of
the College’s practice documents.

Goal #2: Activities and Timeframes

How am I going to achieve my goal? Identify a minimum of three (3) learning activites with timeframes/timelines.

I will achieve this by:

1. By May1st, Reviewing my patients' profiles on EPIC at the beginning of each clinical shift to ensure that I am prepared to provide
care tailored to their conditions and preferences.
2. By May 1st, I can review notes that have been made by healthcare professionals to gain a richer understanding of my patient's
health history and evaluate for required changes in daily care (Ex. Ambulation, nutrition, mental health, etc.) throughout each clinical
shift.
3. By April 15th, I will document vital signs, care, and any assessments for patients on time to promote good communication among
healthcare professionals and accurate findings for future reference during my clinical shifts.

Learning Goal #3
My goal must be based on my learning needs.
Your learning goal must be based on
I will learn about the details required in a good report by studying the pertinent details your current clinical practice and the
of my patients' profiles and practicing verbal reports with my peers by the end of the Nurse Practitioner practice standard.
year.

Goal #3: Activities and Timeframes

How am I going to achieve my goal? Identify a minimum of three (3) learning activites with timeframes/timelines.

I will achieve this by:

1. By May 1st, By Practicing giving a verbal report to my peers by the end of each clinical shift and considering their feedback
for the future.
2. By June 1st, Reviewing my assessment findings and reflecting on which details of my patients would require more attention
over others by the end of each clinical shift.
3. By July 1st, Studying what abnormal findings would look like with my patients' situation by the end of each shift so that I may
understand what kinds of potential health complications would be essential to include in a good report.
How do my learning goals support my commitment to continuing competency?
How does my learning relate to the competencies of my practice?
My learning relates to the competencies of my practice because they are essential to
building the foundation for safe practice. When I understand how to practice safely, I Continue to maintain and update your
can be confident in advocating for my patients' health. Among the Nurs 150 learning
Learning Plan throughout the year.
outcomes, my learning goals will help me understand how to practice in a self-
regulating profession while using a critical perspective that anticipates and identifies
risk situations.

Evaluation of changes/outcomes to my practice

What did I learn?
What impact has my Learning Plan had on my practice?

Throughout my clinical, I learned about medication administration, reports, and

documentation in greater depth. At first, I was a little intimidated about giving a report,
however through more practice I was able to develop stronger communication skills
with my patients. Overall, my Learning Plan helped me identify and target areas that I You can print your Learning Plan for your
wanted to improve on.
records.

Jan 2014
2014-03