Learning Goal (identified from APEAPre-Predictor Exam) What do you want to accomplish? Learning Activities How are you going to accomplish your goal? Timeline When do what to accomplish your goal? Reflection How will accomplishing your goal improve your certification preparation or make you a better nurse practitioner? Improve my knowledge of neurology function and diseases. Complete neurology subject specific exams in the APEA myQbank (150 question practice exams). I will continue to practice with these until I consistently score at least 90%. Review Neurology diseases and appropriate management through National Guidelines and recommendations in the Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care. Read at least 5- advanced practice nursing/medical journal articles related to neurology Attend the on ground FNP Intensive review and focus on neurology during the review. The majority of this goal will be accomplished by week 6 and will be reviewed as necessary through week 8 of this course. Learning activity number 4 will be accomplished by week 8. Week 6 will also be the class review for APEA modules for neurology disorders and to do extra neurology practice questions. Improving my neurology assessment and diagnosis skills will help to ensure I have the knowledge and capability to make the best decision for my patients. Increasing my understanding about the disease process and medications will help me communicate to my patients better in regards to their treatment and disease process. Improving my knowledge in terms of the National Guidelines and Clinical Practice Guidelines for neurology diseases/conditions will help me to be able to treat patients with the best EBP. To add to these other benefits, increasing my knowledge in this area will better prepare me to be successful on my national certification exam. Improve my knowledge of Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose Throat (HEENT) Complete HEENT subject specific exams in the APEA myQbank (150 question practice The majority of this goal will be accomplished by week 6 and will be reviewed Improving my skills in HEENT assessment and diagnosis will help to ensure I have the