write three to four (3–4) possible goals and objectives for this practicum experience. Ensure that they follow the SMART Strategy, as described in the Learning Resources.

1. Goal: I will be able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve clinical practice in mental health settings within the first month of the practicum.

a.       Objective: To understand the role of psychiatric nurses within the multidisciplinary framework for managing mental health illnesses.

b.       Objective: To demonstrate the interpersonal and collaborative skills necessary for the multidisciplinary management of mental health illnesses.

c.       Objective: To acknowledge the roles of other caregivers involved in the multidisciplinary care for clients with mental health illnesses.

1. Goal: I will be able to feel confident in selecting and implementing appropriate screening instrument(s) and interpreting results for my patients within a 10-week period.

a.       Objective: To verbalize that diverse screening equipment is valuable in diagnosing and screening for various mental health illnesses.

b.      Objective: To be able to interpret the results of common screening equipment.

c.       Objective: To be able to develop an appropriate care plan based on the findings from various screening tools.

1. Goal:  I will feel confident in comprehensive psychiatric evaluation skills and diagnostic reasoning by the end of the 12th curriculum week.

a.       Objective: To verbalize the clinical manifestations of common mental health illnesses without aid.

b.      Objective:  To be able to perform a mental status examination without