UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA, BARATON

SCHOOL OF NURSING
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING LEADERSHIP, RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT
NRSG 420: NURSING MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM

Ward management practicum assessment form

Candidate’s name: -----------------------------------------------other names: ---------------------------------------------

Students ID: --------------------------------------------------------- Ward: -----------------------------------------------------

Time allowed: 1 hour

Instructions

1. The candidate to be assessed in the area (ward) placed.

2. The final score will total 20% of the final grade 40%

Task or Activities Maximu Marks comments

m score scored
1. Planning and organization
a. Ability to write a work plan and include the
following:
 Acquisition of resources and supplies. 2
 Patient care activities 2
 Staff and students guidance and
instructions. 2
 Preparation of work environment (ward
rounds etc.) 2
b. Ability to introduce staff by:
 Qualifications 1
 Duty allocation 1
c. Ability to deploy staff to the patients according
to:
 Qualifications 1
 Experience 1
 Workload 1
d. Short report on the patients to include:-
 Number of patients 1
 Common conditions 1
 Special procedure for specific patients
 Critically ill patients and their plan of 1
care. 1
2. Performance or implementation
 a. Ability to:
 Identify and interpret needs for the
patients and take appropriate action. 3
 Guide staff on ongoing activities 1
 Evaluate and appraise staff on ongoing
activities 2
b. Display of appropriate attitudes to include but
not limited to:- 5
 Acceptance/considerate
 Compassion/courteous
 Openness/supportive
 Good listening skill
 Quick and observant

3. Communication
 Ability to communicate effectively with
staff/client 2
 Ability to interview 1
 Ability to motivate 2
 Ability to consult/delegate/relate 3
4. Supervision/evaluation
 Ability to make and interpret observation 2
 Ability to take correct measures as
appropriate in conflict management. 3
 Ability to interpret and use records
appropriately/correctly. 2
 Ensure privacy of records. 1
 Ensure implementation of activities
according to laid down procedures and
protocols. 1
5. Report writing and handing over
a. Ability to document and keep records on the
following but not limited to:-
 Inventory 2
 Supplies and drug registers 1
 DDA/CDA(controlled drugs act) 1
 State of the ward 1
 Patient’s conditions 1
 Medical treatment and procedures 1
 Nursing care and procedures/protocols. 1
 Incidents and actions taken. 1
 Instructions for the next shift. 1
b. Importance of handing and taking over reports 2
c. Importance of record keeping in follow-ups 2
6. Application of theory to practicum 6
a. Functions of management
b. Principles of management
 c. Nursing care delivery modalities
d. Quality assurance/management
e. Hospital/institution modalities
f. Emergencies
TOTAL: 63