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Before embarking on any professional or academic activity, it is important to understand the background,
knowledge, and experience you bring to it. You might ask yourself “What do I already know? What do I need
to know? And what do I want to know?” This critical self-reflection is especially important for developing
clinical skills, such as those for advanced practice nursing.
The FNP and the AGPCNP Clinical Skills Lists and Resource Review documents, provided in the Learning
Resources, can be used to celebrate your progress throughout your practicum and identify skills gaps. The
list covers all necessary skills you should demonstrate during your practicum course.
For this Assignment, you assess where you are now in your clinical skill development and make plans for
your practicum. Specifically, you will identify strengths and opportunities for improvement regarding the
required practicum skills and procedures.