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SMART NUR640 CL
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 PSYCHOTHERAPY for Advance Psychiatric Nurse
Practitioner Student spring 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).
Criteria
Ratings
Specific
To set a specific goal you must answer
the 6 Ws:
Who? Who is involved?
What? What would I like to accomplish?
Where? Where is this happening?
When? When do I start/finish?
Which? Identify requirements and
constraints
Why? Why am I doing this? Specific
reasons, purpose or benefits!
Exemplary – 6-8 points
The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. The goal is detailed and
clearly focused on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or knowledge outlined in the course objectives.
Measurable
Goals may have several short-term and
on-going measurements so that you can
see how you are doing in your aim to
achieve your goal.
A non-measurable goal: I want to learn
how to sing.
Exemplary – 6-8 points
Measures have been identified that will demonstrate learning, results, and/or progress as related
to the described goal.
8 points
8 points
A measurable goal: I want to learn 5 arias
by Friday, November 12th
Achievable/Ambitious
Exemplary – 6-8 points
A goal should stretch you slightly so you The goal set forth is realistic, motivating, challenging, and can be achievable within the term.
feel you can do it, and it will need a real There is a clear process described to support achievability.
commitment
from you. Think about what is achievable
and what you want to do.
Relevant
Exemplary – 6-8 points
Realistic goals should have you push you, The goal has a strong connection to the course objectives, the student’s history, current interests,
but not break you!
and/or demonstrated abilities.
Timely
What is your time frame? Putting an end
to your goal, or target dates to work
towards, gives you a sense of
accomplishment as you move toward
achieving your goal. With a time frame
comes more commitment to
achievement!
8 points
8 points
Exemplary – 8-9 points
The goal has a definite date of what will be accomplished by this date and is linked to the
measurables. Is within the time frame of this term.
Exemplary – 4-5 points
References page contains more than required current scholarly academic reference and text
reference.. Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level
Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and headings, hanging indent. Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is
APA Formatting Guidelines
correct.
8 points
5 points
Exemplary – 4-5 points
PowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the assignment are completed fully
and described in the PowerPoint presentation in detail.
PowerPoint Slides
5 points
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