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
Criteria Ratings
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Specific
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Exemplary
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
5.1 to 8 pts
/8
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Measurea
ble
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Exemplary
Measures have been identified that will demonstrate learning, results, and/or
progress as related to the described goal.
5.1 to 8 pts
/8
pt
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Achievabl
e/
Ambitious
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Exemplary
The goal set forth is realistic, motivating, challenging, and can be achievable
within the term. There is a clear process described to support achievability.
5.1 to 8 pts
/8
pt
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Relevant
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Exemplary
The goal has a strong connection to the course objectives, the student’s
history, current interests, and/or demonstrated abilities.
5.1 to 8 pts
/8
pt
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Timely
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Exemplary
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.
5.1 to 8 pts
/8
pt
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Use of
Citations,
Writing
Mechanic
s and APA
Formattin
g
Guidelines
Exemplary
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 headings, hanging indent. Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are
followed; spelling is correct.
3.1 to 5 pts
Distinguished
References page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text
reference.
Follows
/5
pt
s
PowerPoi
nt Slides
Exemplary
PowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the assignment
are completed fully and described in the PowerPoint presentation in detail.
3.1 to 5 pts
/5
pt
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