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“Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670

Week 7: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

It is getting embarrassing to go to my hair stylist. She always comments on the bald patches on my head. They keep getting bigger as I continue to pull out one strand of hair at a time. I even do it in my sleep. I can’t help myself. It all started when I was in high school when I would pull just from the back. Now I have to wear my hair a specific way so the bald patches don’t show. I don’t even color my hair anymore. I don’t want anyone to notice me.

Michelle, age 27

Although actual statistics vary, obsessive-compulsive disorder impacts approximately 1.2% of the population in the United States (APA, 2013, p. 239). It is characterized by the presence of obsessive thoughts, which are manifested as persistent thoughts, images, or even “urges.” The only way that the individual can disperse the anxiety of these persistent thoughts/images or urges is to perform a behavior (the compulsion). The compulsion could be checking things, counting, reciting a silent prayer, or repeating a number of phrases. The disorder becomes so pervasive that the person can spend a significant amount of time each day attending to the compulsion in order to relieve the anxiety caused by the obsession. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

This week, you will, once again, become “captain of the ship” as you take full responsibility for a client with an obsessive-compulsive disorder by recommending psychopharmacologic treatment and psychotherapy, identifying medical management needs and community support, and recommending follow-up plans. You also will evaluate your progress in completing your certification plan.

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Learning Resources

Required Readings

Sadock, B. J., Sadock, V. A., & Ruiz, P. (2014).
Kaplan & Sadock’s synopsis of psychiatry: Behavioral sciences/clinical psychiatry
(11th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Chapter 10, “Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders” (pp. 418–436)

Gabbard, G. O. (2014).
Gabbard’s treatment of psychiatric disorders
(5th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publications.

Chapter 21, “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder”

Note:
You will access this textbook from the Walden Library databases.

American Psychiatric Association. (2013).
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
(5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

“Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders”

Note:
You will access this book from the Walden Library databases.

Stahl, S. M. (2014).
Prescriber’s Guide: Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology
(5th ed.). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

 

Note:
All Stahl resources can be accessed through the Walden Library using the link below. This link will take you to a login page for the Walden Library. Once you log in to the library, the Stahl website will appear. http://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=http://stahlonline.cambridge.org/

 

To access information on specific medications, click on
The Prescriber’s Guide, 5th Ed
. tab on the Stahl Online website and select the appropriate medication.

 

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

citalopram

clomipramine

escitalopram

fluoxetine

fluvoxamine

paroxetine

sertraline

venlafaxine

vilazodone

Thompson-Hollands, J., Edson, A., Tompson, M. C., & Comer, J. S. (2014). Family involvement in the psychological treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder: A meta-analysis.
Journal of Family Psychology, 28
(3), 287–298. doi:10.1037/a0036709. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

 

Note:
You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Required Media

Bruce, T. & Jongsma, A. (Producers). (n.d.)
Evidence-based treatment planning for obsessive compulsive disorder
[Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net.

 

Note:
The approximate length of this media piece is 64 minutes. You will access this video from the Walden Library databases. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Optional Resources

Himle, J. A., Chatters, L. M., Taylor, R. J., & Nguyen, A. (2013). The relationship between obsessive-compulsive disorder and religious faith: Clinical characteristics and implications for treatment.
Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 1
(S), 53–70. doi:10.1037/2326-4500.1.S.53

Wheaton, M. G., Rosenfield, D., Foa, E. B., & Simpson, H. B. (2015). Augmenting serotonin reuptake inhibitors in obsessive–compulsive disorder:
What moderates improvement? Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 83
(5), 926–937. doi:10.1037/ccp0000025

Assignment 1:

“Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

In earlier weeks, you were introduced to the concept of the “captain of the ship.” In this Assignment, you become the “captain of the ship” as you provide treatment recommendations and identify medical management, community support resources, and follow-up plans for a client with an obsessive-compulsive disorder. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

Recommend psychopharmacologic treatments based on therapeutic endpoints for clients with obsessive-compulsive disorders

Recommend psychotherapy based on therapeutic endpoints for clients with obsessive-compulsive disorders

Identify medical management needs for clients with obsessive-compulsive disorders

Identify community support resources for clients with obsessive-compulsive disorders

Recommend follow-up plans for clients with depression disorders

To prepare for this Assignment:

Select an adult or older adult client with an obsessive-compulsive disorder you have seen in your practicum.

In 3–4 pages, write a treatment plan for your client in which you do the following:

Describe the HPI and clinical impression for the client.

Recommend psychopharmacologic treatments and describe specific and therapeutic endpoints for your psychopharmacologic agent. (This should relate to HPI and clinical impression.)

Recommend psychotherapy choices (individual, family, and group) and specific therapeutic endpoints for your choices. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Identify medical management needs, including primary care needs, specific to this client.

Identify community support resources (housing, socioeconomic needs, etc.) and community agencies that are available to assist the client.

Recommend a plan for follow-up intensity and frequency and collaboration with other providers.

By Day 7

Submit
your Assignment.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK7Assgn1+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.

Click the
Week 7 Assignment 1 Rubric
to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.

Click the
Week 7 Assignment 1
link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Next, from the Attach File area, click on the
Browse My Computer
button. Find the document you saved as “WK7Assgn1+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click
Open
.

If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for
I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database
.

Click on the
Submit
button to complete your submission.

Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:

Week 7 Assignment 1 Rubric

Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity

To check your Assignment draft for authenticity:

Submit your Week 7 Assignment 1 draft and review the originality report.

Submit Your Assignment by Day 7

To submit your Assignment:

Week 7 Assignment 1

Assignment 2:

Week 7 Practicum Journal: Checkpoint for Certification Plan

Learning Objectives

Students will:

Evaluate progress on certification plans

Report your progress on the Certification Plan completed in Week 1 and submitted in Week 4.

What have you done to prepare for your certification?

Have you completed the scheduled tasks assigned on your timeline? If not, what are your plans to stay on schedule? “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

By Day 7

Submit
your Assignment.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK7Assgn2+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.

Click the
Week 7 Assignment 2 Rubric
to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.

Click the
Week 7 Assignment 2
link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Next, from the Attach File area, click on the
Browse My Computer
button. Find the document you saved as “WK7Assgn2+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click
Open
.

If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for
I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database
.

Click on the
Submit
button to complete your submission. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:

Week 7 Assignment 2 Rubric

Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity

To check your Assignment draft for authenticity:

Submit your Week 7 Assignment 2 draft and review the originality report. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Submit Your Assignment by Day 7

To submit your Assignment:

Week 7 Assignment 2

Assignment 3:

Week 5 Practicum: Decision Tree

By Day 7

Submit
your Assignment. Refer to Week 5 for additional guidance.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK7Assgn3+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.

Click the
Week 7 Assignment 3 Rubric
to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.

Click the
Week 7 Assignment 3
link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Next, from the Attach File area, click on the
Browse My Computer
button. Find the document you saved as “WK7Assgn3+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click
Open
.

If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for
I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database
.

Click on the
Submit
button to complete your submission.

Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:

Week 7 Assignment 3 Rubric

Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity

To check your Assignment draft for authenticity:

Submit your Week 7 Assignment 3 draft and review the originality report. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Submit Your Assignment by Day 7

To submit your Assignment:

Week 7 Assignment 3

Assignment 4:

Week 6 Practicum Journal – Reimbursement Rates

By Day 7

Submit
your Assignment. Refer to Week 6 for additional guidance.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK7Assgn4+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Click the
Week 7 Assignment 4 Rubric
to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.

Click the
Week 7 Assignment 4
link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.

Next, from the Attach File area, click on the
Browse My Computer
button. Find the document you saved as “WK7Assgn4+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click
Open
.

If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for
I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database
.

Click on the
Submit
button to complete your submission. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:

Week 7 Assignment 4 Rubric

Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity

To check your Assignment draft for authenticity:

Submit your Week 7 Assignment 4 draft and review the originality report.

Submit Your Assignment by Day 7

To submit your Assignment:

Week 7 Assignment 4

Assignment 5: Board Vitals

This week you will be responding to twenty Board Vitals questions that cover a broad review of your Nurse Practitioner program courses up to this point.

These review questions will provide practice that is critical in your preparation for the national certification exam that’s required to certify you to practice as a nurse practitioner. These customized test questions are designed to help you prepare for your Nurse Practitioner certification exam. It is in your best interest to take your time, do your best, and answer each question to the best of your ability. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

You can access Board Vitals through the link sent to you in email or by following the link below:

https://www.boardvitals.com/

By Day 7

Complete the Board Vitals questions.

Practicum Reminder

Time Logs:
You are required to keep a log of the time you spend related to your practicum experience
and enter every patient you see each day
. You can access your time log from the Welcome Page in your Meditrek account. You will track time individually for each patient you work with. Please make sure to continuously input your hours throughout the term. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

 

Making Connections

This week, you, once again, became “captain of the ship” as you took full responsibility for a client with an obsessive-compulsive disorder by recommending psychopharmacologic treatment and psychotherapy, identifying medical management needs and community support, and recommending follow-up plans. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Next week, you will explore evidence-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatment for neurocognitive disorders. You will complete your final Decision Tree as you rationalize and justify your diagnosis and treatment of a patient with a mental health disorder. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

NURS_6670_Week7_Assignment1_Rubric

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List View

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Quality of Work Submitted: The extent of which work meets the assignned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking.

Points Range:
27
(27%)
– 30
(30%)

Assignment exceeds expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 75% containing exceptional breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics.

Points Range:
24
(24%)
– 26
(26%)

Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics.

Points Range:
21
(21%)
– 23
(23%)

Assignment meets most of the expectations. One required topic is either not addressed or inadequately addressed.

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 20
(20%)

Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. Two or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately addressed.

Quality of Work Submitted: The purpose of the paper is clear.

Points Range:
5
(5%)
– 5
(5%)

A clear and comprehensive purpose statement is provided which delineates all required criteria.

Points Range:
4
(4%)
– 4
(4%)

Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.

Points Range:
3.5
(3.5%)
– 3.5
(3.5%)

Purpose of the assignment is vague or off topic.

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 3
(3%)

No purpose statement was provided. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to:

Understand and interpret the assignment’s key concepts.

Points Range:
9
(9%)
– 10
(10%)

Demonstrates the ability to critically appraise and intellectually explore key concepts.

Points Range:
8
(8%)
– 8
(8%)

Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts.

Points Range:
7
(7%)
– 7
(7%)

Shows some degree of understanding of key concepts. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 6
(6%)

Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics.

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to:

Apply and integrate material in course rsources (i.e. video, required readings, and textook) and credible outside resources.

Points Range:
18
(18%)
– 20
(20%)

Demonstrates and applies exceptional support of major points and integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to 2-3 course resources to suppport point of view.

Points Range:
16
(16%)
– 17
(17%)

Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 2-3 course resources to support major points and point of view.

Points Range:
14
(14%)
– 15
(15%)

Minimally includes and integrates specific information from 2-3 resources to support major points and point of view.

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 13
(13%)

Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resoruce to support major points and point of view. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to:

Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections.

Points Range:
18
(18%)
– 20
(20%)

Synthesizes and justifies (defends, explains, validates, confirms) information gleaned from sources to support major points presented. Applies meaning to the field of advanced nursing practice.

Points Range:
16
(16%)
– 17
(17%)

Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major points, but does not synthesize.

Points Range:
14
(14%)
– 15
(15%)

Identifies but does not interpret or apply concepts, and/or strategies correctly; ideas unclear and/or underdeveloped.

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 13
(13%)

Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts, and/or strategies. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670.

Written Expression and Formatting

Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.

Points Range:
5
(5%)
– 5
(5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity

Points Range:
4
(4%)
– 4
(4%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 80% of the time.

Points Range:
3.5
(3.5%)
– 3.5
(3.5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 3
(3%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity < 60% of the time. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670 Written Expression and Formatting English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Written Expression and Formatting The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct APA format with no errors Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Contains several (3-4) APA format errors. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670 NURS_6670_Week7_S/U_Assignment2_Rubric Grid View List View Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Quality of Work Submitted: The extent of which work meets the assignned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking. Points Range: 26 (26%) – 30 (30%) Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 25 (25%) Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. Two or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately addressed. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670. Quality of Work Submitted: The purpose of the paper is clear. Points Range: 4 (4%) – 5 (5%) Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) No purpose statement was provided. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Understand and interpret the assignment’s key concepts. Points Range: 8 (8%) – 10 (10%) Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 7 (7%) Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Apply and integrate material in course rsources (i.e. video, required readings, and textook) and credible outside resources. Points Range: 16 (16%) – 20 (20%) Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 2-3 course resources to support major points and point of view. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 15 (15%) Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resoruce to support major points and point of view. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections. Points Range: 16 (16%) – 20 (20%) Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major points, but does not synthesize. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 15 (15%) Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts, and/or strategies. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670. Written Expression and Formatting Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. Points Range: 4 (4%) – 5 (5%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 80% of the time. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity < 60% of the time. Written Expression and Formatting English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation Points Range: 3 (3%) – 5 (5%) Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 2 (2%) Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Written Expression and Formatting The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. Points Range: 3 (3%) – 5 (5%) Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670 Points Range: 0 (0%) – 2 (2%) Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. NURS_6670_Week7_S/U_Assignment3_Rubric Grid View List View Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Quality of Work Submitted: The extent of which work meets the assignned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking. Points Range: 26 (26%) – 30 (30%) Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 25 (25%) Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. Two or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately addressed. Quality of Work Submitted: The purpose of the paper is clear. Points Range: 4 (4%) – 5 (5%) Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) No purpose statement was provided. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Understand and interpret the assignment’s key concepts. Points Range: 8 (8%) – 10 (10%) Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 7 (7%) Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Apply and integrate material in course rsources (i.e. video, required readings, and textook) and credible outside resources. Points Range: 16 (16%) – 20 (20%) Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 2-3 course resources to support major points and point of view. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670 Points Range: 0 (0%) – 15 (15%) Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resoruce to support major points and point of view. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections. Points Range: 16 (16%) – 20 (20%) Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major points, but does not synthesize. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 15 (15%) Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts, and/or strategies. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670 Written Expression and Formatting Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. Points Range: 4 (4%) – 5 (5%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 80% of the time. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity < 60% of the time. Written Expression and Formatting English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation Points Range: 3 (3%) – 5 (5%) Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 2 (2%) Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Written Expression and Formatting The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. Points Range: 3 (3%) – 5 (5%) Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670 Points Range: 0 (0%) – 2 (2%) Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. NURS_6670_Week7_S/U_Assignment4_Rubric Grid View List View Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Quality of Work Submitted: The extent of which work meets the assignned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking. Points Range: 26 (26%) – 30 (30%) Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 25 (25%) Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. Two or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately addressed. Quality of Work Submitted: The purpose of the paper is clear. Points Range: 4 (4%) – 5 (5%) Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) No purpose statement was provided. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Understand and interpret the assignment’s key concepts. Points Range: 8 (8%) – 10 (10%) Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 7 (7%) Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Apply and integrate material in course rsources (i.e. video, required readings, and textook) and credible outside resources. Points Range: 16 (16%) – 20 (20%) Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 2-3 course resources to support major points and point of view. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 15 (15%) Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resoruce to support major points and point of view. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670 Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections. Points Range: 16 (16%) – 20 (20%) Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major points, but does not synthesize. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 15 (15%) Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts, and/or strategies. Written Expression and Formatting Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. Points Range: 4 (4%) – 5 (5%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 80% of the time. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity < 60% of the time. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670 Written Expression and Formatting English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation Points Range: 3 (3%) – 5 (5%) Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 2 (2%) Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Written Expression and Formatting The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. Points Range: 3 (3%) – 5 (5%) Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 2 (2%) Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders – NURS 6670

Complementary and alternative therapies in nursing essay

Complementary and alternative therapies are often used in combination with traditional medical practices to provide enhanced treatment. This is known as Integrative Medicine. Other times these therapies are used alone in place of traditional medicine. Choose a complementary or alternative therapy that interests you and research how it is used alone or in combination with traditional medicine. complementary and alternative therapies in nursing essay.

Write a 1-2 page paper (not including title page and reference page) that describes following:

Describe the complementary/alternative therapy and how it is used in practice.

Discuss your personal and professional opinion about this therapy and how it will influence your care for a client using this therapy.

You should include a minimum of 3 references. Include a title page, in-text citations, and a reference page in APA format. complementary and alternative therapies in nursing essay.

NURS 6670 Midterm and Final Exam Study Guide – Questions and Answers

Midterm Exam

This exam is designed to assess how well you have synthesized the information from all your PMHNP courses. It draws upon the material from all the textbooks from NURS 6630, NURS 6640, NURS 6670, NURS 6660, and NURS 6670. It is very similar to what you will experience in your certification exam.

Learning Objectives

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Students will:

Assess knowledge of adult and older adult psychotherapy concepts and principles

This exam will cover the following topics:

Psychiatric Assessment of the Adult and Older Adult

Depressive Disorders

Personality Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Bipolar Disorders

Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, & Related Disorders

By Day 7

Complete the Midterm Exam. Prior to starting the exam, you should review all of your materials. There is a 2-hour time limit to complete this 75-question exam. You may only attempt this exam once. NURS 6670 Midterm and Final Exam Study Guide – Questions and Answers.

This exam is a test of your knowledge in preparation for your certification exam.
No outside resources
including books, notes, websites, or any other type of resource are to be used to complete this exam. You are expected to
comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct
.

Final Exam

This exam is designed to assess how well you have synthesized the information from all your PMHNP courses. It draws upon the material from all the textbooks from NURS 6630, NURS 6640, NURS 6670, NURS 6660, and NURS 6670. It is very similar to what you will experience in your certification exam. NURS 6670 Midterm and Final Exam Study Guide – Questions and Answers.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

Assess knowledge of adult and older adult psychotherapy concepts and principles (E)

This exam will cover the following topics:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Sleep/Wake Disorders, Parasomnias

Gender Dysphoria, Paraphilic Disorders, & Sexual Dysfunction

By Day 7

Complete the Final Exam by. Prior to starting the exam, you should review all of your materials. There is a 2-hour time limit to complete this 75-question exam. You may only attempt this exam once. NURS 6670 Midterm and Final Exam Study Guide – Questions and Answers.

This exam is a test of your knowledge in preparation for your certification exam.
No outside resources
including books, notes, websites, or any other type of resource are to be used to complete this exam. You are expected to
comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct
. NURS 6670 Midterm and Final Exam Study Guide – Questions and Answers.

Importance of writing a grant or contract proposal narrative

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the premier public health agency in the United States and is considered an expert on all public health issues. Review the CDC website to learn how the CDC articulates information related to public health and how you can write a similar narrative in your grant or contract application. Visit this website at the following:
cdc.gov

Using the weekly readings, the South University online library resources, and the Internet, research the importance of writing a grant or contract proposal narrative. Based on your research, respond to the following:

Knowing that the “devil is in the details,” what specific steps will you take to make sure you have addressed everything required by a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)? Explain your answer with the help of examples.

Which of these steps will be the most difficult to execute and why? Give reasons and examples in support of your responses. Be sure to cite any relevant resources. Importance of writing a grant or contract proposal narrative.

Write your initial response in approximately 300 words

By

 the due date assigned
, post your response to the below
Discussion Area.
Through the end of the week, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. Consider commenting on their plans to make sure that everything is in order and that they have adequately addressed every component of the FOA. Respond to the assigned question using the lessons and vocabulary found in the reading. Support your answers with examples and research. Your responses should clarify your understanding of the topic. They should be your own, original, and free from plagiarism. Follow the APA format for writing style, spelling and grammar, and citation of sources. Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your peers as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your peers’ posts. Participate in the discussion by analyzing each response for completeness and accuracy and by suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response. Importance of writing a grant or contract proposal narrative.

Evaluation Criteria:

Explained the steps required to address everything required by an FOA. Provided relevant examples.

Identified the most difficult steps to execute and explained why they were difficult.

Responses demonstrated in-depth research and analysis.

Justified your answers with appropriate research and reasoning.

Commented on the postings of at least two peers. Importance of writing a grant or contract proposal narrative.

NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers

Week 6: Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders

Oh no! It is happening again. I am having a heart attack… I know it. My heart is racing, I can’t breathe, and I am shaking all over. I can’t go to the ER again. They will say what they always say… I am not having a heart attack. It is all in my head.

Barbara, age 68

The anxiety disorders provide us a good opportunity to take a close look at the nature/nurture debate as well as the gene/environment interactions that influence the nervous system and neurochemistry. A significant part of most of Sigmund Freud’s theories, the concept of anxiety has been debated and discussed over many years in the psychiatric literature. While Freud’s theories focused on the “mind” and the unconscious, another way to look at anxiety is with Hans Selye’s concept of “fight or flight” in which the sympathetic nervous system is activated as a response to stress. As you explore the concept of anxiety, you will notice that no two cases of anxiety are the same. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers.

This week, you will explore evidence-based treatment methods for clients with anxiety disorders. You will complete a midterm exam and analyze reimbursement rates for treatment of mental health disorders.

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Learning Resources

Required Readings

Sadock, B. J., Sadock, V. A., & Ruiz, P. (2014).
Kaplan & Sadock’s synopsis of psychiatry: Behavioral sciences/clinical psychiatry
(11th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.

Chapter 9, “Anxiety Disorders” (pp. 387–417)

Chapter 11, “Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders” (pp. 437–451)

Gabbard, G. O. (2014).
Gabbard’s treatment of psychiatric disorders
(5th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publications. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers.

Chapter 16, “Panic Disorder”

Chapter 18, “Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)”

Chapter 19, “Generalized Anxiety Disorder”

Chapter 20, “Specific Phobia”

Note:
You will access this textbook from the Walden Library databases.

American Psychiatric Association. (2013).
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
(5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

“Anxiety Disorders”

“Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders”

Note:
You will access this book from the Walden Library databases.

Stahl, S. M. (2014).
Prescriber’s Guide: Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology
(5th ed.). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers.

 

Note:
All Stahl resources can be accessed through the Walden Library using the link below. This link will take you to a login page for the Walden Library. Once you log in to the library, the Stahl website will appear. http://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=http://stahlonline.cambridge.org/. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers.

 

To access information on specific medications, click on
The Prescriber’s Guide, 5th Ed
. tab on the Stahl Online website and select the appropriate medication. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers.

 

Anxiety

Generalized anxiety disorder

Panic disorder

alprazolam

amitriptyline

amoxapine

buspirone

chlordiazepoxide

citalopram

clomipramine

clonazepam

clonidine

clorazepate

cyamemazine

desipramine

diazepam

dothiepin

doxepin

duloxetine

escitalopram

fluoxetine

fluvoxamine

gabapentin (adjunct)

hydroxyzine

imipramine

isocarboxazid

lofepramine

loflazepate

lorazepam

maprotiline

mianserin

mirtazapine

moclobemide

nefazodone

nortriptyline

oxazepam

paroxetine

phenelzine

pregabalin

reboxetine

sertraline

tiagabine

tianeptine

tranylcypromine

trazodone

trifluoperazine

trimipramine

venlafaxine

vilazodone

alprazolam

citalopram

desvenlafaxine

duloxetine

escitalopram

fluoxetine

fluvoxamine

mirtazapine

paroxetine

pregabalin

sertraline

tiagabine (adjunct)

venlafaxine. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers.

alprazolam

citalopram

clonazepam

desvenlafaxine

escitalopram

fluoxetine

fluvoxamine

isocarboxazid

lorazepam

mirtazapine

nefazodone

paroxetine

phenelzine

pregabalin

reboxetine

sertraline

tranylcypromine

venlafaxine

Posttraumatic stress disorder

Reversal of benzodiazepine effects

Social anxiety disorder

citalopram

clonidine

desvenlafaxine

escitalopram

fluoxetine

fluvoxamine

mirtazapine

nefazodone

paroxetine

prazosin (nightmares)

propranolol (prophylactic)

sertraline

venlafaxine

flumazenil

citalopram

clonidine

desvenlafaxine

escitalopram

fluoxetine

fluvoxamine

isocarboxazid

moclobemide

paroxetine

phenelzine

pregabalin

sertraline

tranylcypromine

venlafaxine

Maples-Keller, J. L., Price, M., Rauch, S., Gerardi, M., & Rothbaum, B. O. (2017). Investigating relationships between PTSD symptom clusters within virtual reality exposure therapy for OEF/OIF veterans.
Behavior Therapy, 48
(2), 147–155. doi:10.1016/j.beth.2016.02.011

 

Note:
You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Hayes, J. P., Logue, M. W., Reagan, A., Salat, D., Wolf, E. J., Sadeh, N., & … Miller, M. W. (2017). COMT Val158Met polymorphism moderates the association between PTSD symptom severity and hippocampal volume.
Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience: JPN, 42
(2), 95–102. doi:10.1503/jpn.150339

 

Note:
You will access this article from the Walden Library databases. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers.

Quinn, B. L., & Peters, A. (2017). Strategies to reduce nursing student test anxiety: A literature review.
Journal of Nursing Education, 56
(3), 145–151. doi:10.3928/01484834-20170222-05

 

Note:
You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Document:
Reimbursement Rate Template (Word document)

Required Media

Wolpe, J. (Producer). (n.d.).
Joseph Wolpe on systematic desensitization
[Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net

 

Note:
The approximate length of this media piece is 59 minutes. You will access this video from the Walden Library databases

Optional Resources

Acosta, M. C., Possemato, K., Maisto, S. A., Marsch, L. A., Barrie, K., Lantinga, L., . . . Rosenblum, A. (2017). Web-delivered CBT reduces heavy drinking in OEF-OIF veterans in primary care with symptomatic substance use and PTSD. Behavior Therapy, 48(2), 262-–276. doi:10.1016/j.beth.2016.09.001

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMHSA). (2014).
TIP 57: Trauma-informed care in behavioral health services
. Retrieved from: http://store.samhsa.gov/product/TIP-57-Trauma-Informed-Care-in-Behavioral-Health-Services/SMA14-4816

Note:
This document is available as a free download. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers.

Discussion: Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders are common in both primary care and psychiatric practice. Clients with anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorders, agoraphobia, and other specific phobias will present to the PMHNP’s office with a significant level of distress. Successful recognition and treatment of anxiety disorders includes an accurate diagnostic assessment with a treatment plan that includes a combination of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. Although psychoanalytic theories are based on the concept of anxiety, the more recent standard of care is with the cognitive-behavioral therapies. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers.

In this Discussion, you will analyze evidence-based treatment plans for clients with anxiety disorders.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

Analyze differences between adjustments disorders and anxiety disorders

Analyze diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders

Analyze evidence-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatment for anxiety disorders

Compare differential diagnostic features of anxiety disorders

Note:
For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “Post to Discussion Question” link and then select “Create Thread” to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts and cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking Submit!NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers.

To prepare for this Discussion:

By Day 5 of Week 5, your Instructor will have assigned you an anxiety disorder, which will be your focus for your initial post for this Discussion.

Review the Learning Resources.

By Day 3

Post:

Explain the difference between an adjustment disorder and anxiety disorder. Provide examples to illustrate your rationale.

Explain the diagnostic criteria for your assigned anxiety disorder. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers.

Explain the evidenced-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatment for your assigned anxiety disorder.

Support your rationale with references to the Learning Resources or other academic resource.

By Day 6

Respond
to at least
two
of your colleagues by comparing the differential diagnostic features of the disorder you were assigned to the diagnostic features of the disorder your colleagues were assigned. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers.

Submission and Grading Information

Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:

Week 6 Discussion Rubric

Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6

To participate in this Discussion:

Week 6 Discussion

Assignment 1: Midterm Exam

This exam is designed to assess how well you have synthesized the information from all your PMHNP courses. It draws upon the material from all the textbooks from NURS 6630, NURS 6640, NURS 6670, NURS 6660, and NURS 6670. It is very similar to what you will experience in your certification exam. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

Assess knowledge of adult and older adult psychotherapy concepts and principles

This exam will cover the following topics:

Psychiatric Assessment of the Adult and Older Adult

Depressive Disorders

Personality Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Bipolar Disorders

Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, & Related Disorders

By Day 7

Complete the Midterm Exam. Prior to starting the exam, you should review all of your materials. There is a 2-hour time limit to complete this 75-question exam. You may only attempt this exam once.

This exam is a test of your knowledge in preparation for your certification exam.
No outside resources
including books, notes, websites, or any other type of resource are to be used to complete this exam. You are expected to
comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct
.

By Day 7

Submit
your Exam.

Submission and Grading Information

NURS_6670_Week6_Discussion_Rubric

Grid View

List View

Outstanding Performance

Excellent Performance

Competent Performance

Proficient Performance

Room for Improvement

Main Posting: Response to the discusion question is reflecive with critical analysis and synthesis representive of knowledg gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.

Points Range:
44
(44%)
– 44
(44%)

* Thoroughly responds to the discusion question(s) *is reflecive with critical analysis and synthesis representive of knowledg gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. * supported by at least 3 current, credible sources

Points Range:
40
(40%)
– 43
(43%)

* Responds to the discusion question(s) *is reflecive with critical analysis and synthesis representive of knowledg gained from the course readings for the module. * 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth * supported by at least 3 credible references

Points Range:
35
(35%)
– 39
(39%)

* Responds to most of the discusion question(s) *is somewhat reflecive with critical analysis and synthesis representive of knowledg gained from the course readings for the module. * 50% of post has exceptional depth and breadth * supported by at least 3 credible references

Points Range:
31
(31%)
– 34
(34%)

* Responds to some of the discusion question(s) * one to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addresed *is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis *somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. * post is cited with fewer than 2 credible references

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 30
(30%)

* Does not respond to the discusion question(s) * lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria *lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis *does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. * contains only 1 or no credible references. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers

Main Posting: Writing

Points Range:
6
(6%)
– 6
(6%)

* Written clearly and concisely * Contains no grammatical or spelling errors * Fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

Points Range:
5.5
(5.5%)
– 5.5
(5.5%)

* Written clearly and concisely * May contain one or no grammatical or spelling error * Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

Points Range:
5
(5%)
– 5
(5%)

* Written concisely * May contain one to two grammatical or spelling error * Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

Points Range:
4
(4%)
– 5
(5%)

*Writtten somewhat concisely * May contain more than two2 spelling or grammatical errors * Contains some APA formatting erros

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 4
(4%)

* Not written clearly or concisely * Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors * Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style

Main Posting: Timely and full participation

Points Range:
10
(10%)
– 10
(10%)

* meets requirements for timely and full participation * posts main discussion by due date

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 6
(6%)

* does not meet requirement for full participation

First Reponse

Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources.

Points Range:
9
(9%)
– 9
(9%)

* response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings * responds to questions posed by faculty * the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives

Points Range:
8.5
(8.5%)
– 8.5
(8.5%)

* response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings

Points Range:
7.5
(7.5%)
– 8
(8%)

* response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting

Points Range:
6.5
(6.5%)
– 7
(7%)

* response is on topic, may have some depth. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers.

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 6
(6%)

* reponse may not be on topic, lacks depth

First Reponse: Writing

Points Range:
6
(6%)
– 6
(6%)

* Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues * Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed * Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources * Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

Points Range:
5.5
(5.5%)
– 5.5
(5.5%)

* Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues * Response to faculty questions are answered if posed * Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources * Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

Points Range:
5
(5%)
– 5
(5%)

* Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues * Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed * Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources * Response is written in Standard Edited English

Points Range:
4.5
(4.5%)
– 4.5
(4.5%)

* Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication * Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed * Few or no credible sources are cited

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 4
(4%)

* Responses posted in the discussion lack effective * Response to faculty questions are missing * No credible sources are cited. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers

First Reponse: Timely and full participation

Points Range:
5
(5%)
– 5
(5%)

* meets requirements for timely and full participation * posts by due date

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

* does not meet requirement for full participation

Second Reponse: Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources.

Points Range:
9
(9%)
– 9
(9%)

* response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings * responds to questions posed by faculty * the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives

Points Range:
8.5
(8.5%)
– 8.5
(8.5%)

* response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings

Points Range:
7.5
(7.5%)
– 8
(8%)

* response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting

Points Range:
6.5
(6.5%)
– 7
(7%)

* response is on topic, may have some depth

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 6
(6%)

* reponse may not be on topic, lacks depth. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers

Second Reponse: Writing

Points Range:
6
(6%)
– 6
(6%)

* Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues * Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed * Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources * Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

Points Range:
5.5
(5.5%)
– 5.5
(5.5%)

* Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues * Response to faculty questions are answered if posed * Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources * Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

Points Range:
5
(5%)
– 5
(5%)

* Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues * Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed * Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources * Response is written in Standard Edited English

Points Range:
4.5
(4.5%)
– 4.5
(4.5%)

* Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication * Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed * Few or no credible sources are cited

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 4
(4%)

* Responses posted in the discussion lack effective * Response to faculty questions are missing * No credible sources are cited. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers

Second Reponse: Timely and full participation

Points Range:
5
(5%)
– 5
(5%)

* meets requirements for timely and full participation * posts by due date

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

* does not meet requirement for full participation. NURS 6670 – Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders essay Assignment papers

“Reform of Healthcare Market and Regulation and Antitrust Policy in Health Care”  Please respond to the following:

From the  
United States Department of Health and Human Resources
, synthesize the primary ways in which consumer and provider incentives work together to achieve cost reduction under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Provide at least one (1) example of such synthesis to support your response.

Defend or critique the key provisions of antitrust legislation in the United States. Analyze the major ways in which quality issues in health care affect antirust healthcare policy. Provide at least one (1) example of antitrust laws in action to support your response. Reform of Healthcare Market and Regulation and Antitrust Policy in Health Care.

Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers

Week 5: Bipolar Disorders

I am finally doing everything right. I stayed up all night studying for my final exams and even managed to clean out my closet and order a whole new bedroom from the Internet. I know I will ace all my exams. Nothing can go wrong like they did a few months ago. I was so low and was sleeping all the time. I did not think I would ever be happy again, but now I know I can do anything. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

Jessica, age 22

Bipolar disorder is relatively rare with around only 3% of the population diagnosed with one of them. Although being relatively rare in terms of lifetime prevalence, bipolar disorder is burdensome to the individual and health care system because of its early onset, severity, and chronic nature. The average age of onset is around 25 and affects men and women equally. The importance of evidence-based intervention for treatment in persons with bipolar disorder cannot be underestimated. Unstable mood can result in repeat chronic hospitalizations. Developing a good rapport and relationship with the client can make a difference in the course, symptom management, and stability of the person with bipolar disorder.

This week, you will once again become “cCaptain of the Sship” as you take full responsibility for a client with a bipolar disorder by recommending psychopharmacologic treatment and psychotherapy, identifying medical management needs and community support, and recommending follow-up plans. You will use the decision tree format to justify your rationale for diagnosis, pharmacological treatment, and psychotherapy of a patient with a mental illness. You also will evaluate the results of your Fitzgerald University Exit Comprehensive Exam and, based on those results, develop a plan of action to prepare for the certification exam.

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Learning Resources

Required Readings

Sadock, B. J., Sadock, V. A., & Ruiz, P. (2014).
Kaplan & Sadock’s synopsis of psychiatry: Behavioral sciences/clinical psychiatry
(11th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

Chapter 8, “Mood Disorders” (pp. 347–386)

Note:
This is review from the Learning Resource in Week 2.

Gabbard, G. O. (2014).
Gabbard’s treatment of psychiatric disorders
(5th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publications.

Chapter 13, “Acute and Maintenance Treatment of Bipolar and Related Disorders”

Note:
You will access this textbook from the Walden Library databases.

American Psychiatric Association. (2013).
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
(5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

“Bipolar and Related Disorders”

Note:
You will access this book from the Walden Library databases.

Stahl, S. M. (2014).
Prescriber’s Guide: Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology
(5th ed.). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

 

Note:
All Stahl resources can be accessed through the Walden Library using the link below. This link will take you to a login page for the Walden Library. Once you log in to the library, the Stahl website will appear. http://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=http://stahlonline.cambridge.org/

 

To access information on specific medications, click on
The Prescriber’s Guide, 5th Ed
. tab on the Stahl Online website and select the appropriate medication. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

 

Bipolar depression

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar maintenance

Mania

amoxapine

aripiprazole

armodafinil

asenapine

bupropion

carbamazepine

fluoxetine

iloperidone

lamotrigine

lithium

lurasidone

modafinil

olanzapine

olanzapine-fluoxetine combination

quetiapine

risperidone

sertindole

valproate (divalproex)

ziprasidone

alprazolam (adjunct)

amoxapine

aripiprazole

asenapine

bupropion

carbamazepine

chlorpromazine

clonazepam (adjunct)

cyamemazine

doxepin

fluoxetine

flupenthixol

fluphenazine

gabapentin (adjunct)

haloperidol

iloperidone

lamotrigine

levetiracetam

lithium

lorazepam (adjunct)

loxapine

lurasidone

molindone

olanzapine

olanzapine-fluoxetine combination

oxcarbazepine

paliperidone

perphenazine

pipothiazine

quetiapine

risperidone

sertindole

thiothixene

topiramate (adjunct)

trifluoperazine

valproate (divalproex)

ziprasidone

zonisamide

zotepine

zuclopenthixol

aripiprazole

asenapine

carbamazepine

iloperidone

lamotrigine

lithium

lurasidone

olanzapine

olanzapine-fluoxetine combination

quetiapine

risperidone (injectable)

sertindole

valproate (divalproex)

ziprasidone. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

alprazolam (adjunct)

aripiprazole

asenapine

carbamazepine

chlorpromazine

clonazepam (adjunct)

iloperidone

lamotrigine

levetiracetam

lithium

lorazepam (adjunct)

lurasidone

olanzapine

quetiapine

risperidone

sertindole

valproate (divalproex)

ziprasidone

zotepine

Marsee, K., & Gross, A. F. (2013). Bipolar disorder or something else?
Current Psychiatry, 12
(2), 43–49. Retrieved from http://www.mdedge.com/currentpsychiatry/article/66320/bipolar-disorder/bipolar-disorder-or-something-else

Miller, L. J., Ghadiali, N. Y., Larusso, E. M., Wahlen, K. J., Avni-Barron, O., Mittal, L., & Greene, J. A. (2015). Bipolar disorder in women.
Health Care for Women International, 36
(4), 475–498. doi:10.1080/07399332.2014.962138. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

 

Note:
You will access this book from the Walden Library databases.

Schouws, S. M., Comijs, H. C., Dols, A., Beekman, A. F., & Stek, M. L. (2016). Five-year follow-up of cognitive impairment in older adults with bipolar disorder.
Bipolar Disorders, 18
(2), 148–154. doi:10.1111/bdi.12374

Ward, I. (2017). Pharmacologic options for bipolar disorder.
Clinical Advisor, 20
(3), 17–25. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

 

Note:
You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2017d).
A young woman with depression
[Multimedia file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Redfield Jamison, K. (Producer). (n.d.).
Assessment & psychological treatment of bipolar disorder
[Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

 

Note:
The approximate length of this media piece is 52 minutes.

 

Note:
You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Optional Resources

Malhi, G. S., McAulay, C., Gershon, S., Gessler, D., Fritz, K., Das, P., & Outhred, T. (2016). The lithium battery: Assessing the neurocognitive profile of lithium in bipolar disorder.
Bipolar Disorders, 18
(2), 102–115. doi:10.1111/bdi.12375

Samalin, L., de Chazeron, I., Vieta, E., Bellivier, F., & Llorca, P. (2016). Residual symptoms and specific functional impairments in euthymic patients with bipolar disorder.
Bipolar Disorders, 18
(2), 164–173. doi:10.1111/bdi.12376. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

Assignment 1: “Captain of the Ship” Project – Bipolar Disorders

Bipolar disorders are severe disorders of mood that include both depressive episodes and expansive, grandiose, or manic episodes. During these times, the person may engage in activities with little awareness of the consequences because of accompanying psychosis. A diagnosis of bipolar disorder includes periods of mania or hypomania and periods of depression where the mood is down, hopeless, and suicidal. The neurovegetative symptoms of bipolar depression can be incapacitating. It is also important to differentiate the psychosis of bipolar disorder from schizophrenia.

In this Assignment, you will become the “captain of the ship” as you provide treatment recommendations and identify medical management, community support resources, and follow-up plans for a client with a bipolar disorder. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

Recommend psychopharmacologic treatments based on therapeutic end points for clients with bipolar disorders

Recommend psychotherapy based on therapeutic end points for clients with bipolar disorders

Identify medical management needs for clients with bipolar disorders

Identify community support resources for clients with bipolar disorders

Recommend follow-up plans for clients with bipolar disorders

To prepare for this Assignment:

Select an adult or older adult client with a bipolar disorder that you have seen in your practicum.

In 3-4 pages, write a treatment plan for your client. In which you do the following:

Describe the HPI and clinical impression for the client.

Recommend psychopharmacologic treatments and describe specific and therapeutic end points for your psychopharmacologic agent. (This should relate to HPI and clinical impression.).

Recommend psychotherapy choices (individual, family, and group) and specific therapeutic endpoints for your choices.

Identify medical management needs, including primary care needs, specific to this client.

Identify community support resources (housing, socioeconomic needs, etc.) and community agencies that are available to assist the client. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

Recommend a plan for follow-up intensity and frequency and collaboration with other providers.

By Day 7

Submit
your Assignment.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK5Assgn1+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.

Click the
Week 5 Assignment 1 Rubric
to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.

Click the
Week 5 Assignment 1
link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers

Next, from the Attach File area, click on the
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button. Find the document you saved as “WK5Assgn1+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click
Open
.

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.

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Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity

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Submit your Week 5 Assignment 1 draft and review the originality report.

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Assignment 2: FHEA Exam Follow-up

In Week 3 you completed the Fitzgerald University Exit Comprehensive Exam and you should have received your results. This exam is an example of the certification exam you may be required to take in order to be licensed as a PMHNP in your state. Your results from the exam may reflect how you would do in the actual certification exam.

In this Assignment, you will develop a plan of action to address any areas of the exam where you may have scored less than acceptable.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

Develop plan of action for certification exam preparation

To prepare for this Assignment:

Develop plan of action for certification exam preparation

In 1 page:

Based on your results from the FHEA Exam, develop a plan of action, including an academic study plan, which will help you maintain your areas of strength and address the areas that need improvement, and help you prepare for the Certification Exam. Address each area of the exam including:

Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing

Independent Practice Competencies

Professional Role and Policy

By Day 7

Submit
your Assignment.

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To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK5Assgn2+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.

Click the
Week 5 Assignment 2 Rubric
to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.

Click the
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link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.

Next, from the Attach File area, click on the
Browse My Computer
button. Find the document you saved as “WK5Assgn2+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click
Open
.

If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for
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.

Click on the
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Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity

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Submit Your Assignment by Day 7

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Week 5 Assignment 2

Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers 3:

Practicum: Decision Tree

For this Assignment, as you examine the client case study in this week’s Learning Resources, consider how you might assess and treat adult and older adult clients presenting symptoms of a mental health disorder.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

Evaluate clients for treatment of mental health disorders

Analyze decisions made throughout diagnosis and treatment of clients with mental health disorders

Examine Case 2:
You will be asked to make three decisions concerning the diagnosis and treatment for this client. Be sure to consider co-morbid physical, as well as mental factors that might impact the client’s diagnosis and treatment.

At each Decision Point stop to complete the following:

Decision #1: Differential Diagnosis

Which Decision did you select?

Why did you select this Decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources.

What were you hoping to achieve by making this Decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources.

Explain any difference between what you expected to achieve with Decision #1 and the results of the Decision. Why were they different? Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

Decision #2: Treatment Plan for Psychotherapy

Why did you select this Decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources.

What were you hoping to achieve by making this Decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources.

Explain any difference between what you expected to achieve with Decision #2 and the results of the Decision. Why were they different? Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

Decision #3: Treatment Plan for Psychopharmacology

Why did you select this Decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources.

What were you hoping to achieve by making this Decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources.

Explain any difference between what you expected to achieve with Decision #3 and the results of the decision. Why were they different? Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

Also include how ethical considerations might impact your treatment plan and communication with clients and their family.

Note:
Support your rationale with a minimum of three academic resources. While you may use the course text to support your rationale, it will not count toward the resource requirement.

By Day 7 of Week 7

Submit
your Assignment.

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Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers 4: Board Vitals

This week you will be responding to twenty Board Vitals questions that cover a broad review of your Nurse Practitioner program courses up to this point. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

These review questions will provide practice that is critical in your preparation for the national certification exam that’s required to certify you to practice as a nurse practitioner. These customized test questions are designed to help you prepare for your Nurse Practitioner certification exam. It is in your best interest to take your time, do your best, and answer each question to the best of your ability.

You can access Board Vitals through the link sent to you in email or by following the link below:

https://www.boardvitals.com/

By Day 7

Complete the Board Vitals questions. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

Making Connections

This week, you once again became “captain of the ship” as you took full responsibility for a client with a bipolar disorder by recommending psychopharmacologic treatment and psychotherapy, identifying medical management needs, community support, and recommending follow-up plans. You used the decision tree format to justify your rationale for diagnosis, pharmacological treatment, and psychotherapy of a patient with a mental illness. You also evaluated the results of your Fitzgerald University Exit Comprehensive Exam and, based on those results, developed a plan of action to help you prepare for the certification exam. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

Next week, you will explore evidence-based treatment methods for clients with anxiety disorders. You will complete a midterm exam and analyze reimbursement rates for treatment of mental health disorders.

NURS_6670_Week5_Assignment1_Rubric

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Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Quality of Work Submitted: The extent of which work meets the assignned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking.

Points Range:
27
(27%)
– 30
(30%)

Assignment exceeds expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 75% containing exceptional breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics.

Points Range:
24
(24%)
– 26
(26%)

Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics.

Points Range:
21
(21%)
– 23
(23%)

Assignment meets most of the expectations. One required topic is either not addressed or inadequately addressed.

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 20
(20%)

Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. Two or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately addressed.

Quality of Work Submitted: The purpose of the paper is clear.

Points Range:
5
(5%)
– 5
(5%)

A clear and comprehensive purpose statement is provided which delineates all required criteria.

Points Range:
4
(4%)
– 4
(4%)

Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.

Points Range:
3.5
(3.5%)
– 3.5
(3.5%)

Purpose of the assignment is vague or off topic.

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 3
(3%)

No purpose statement was provided. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to:

Understand and interpret the assignment’s key concepts.

Points Range:
9
(9%)
– 10
(10%)

Demonstrates the ability to critically appraise and intellectually explore key concepts.

Points Range:
8
(8%)
– 8
(8%)

Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts.

Points Range:
7
(7%)
– 7
(7%)

Shows some degree of understanding of key concepts.

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 6
(6%)

Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics.

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to:

Apply and integrate material in course rsources (i.e. video, required readings, and textook) and credible outside resources.

Points Range:
18
(18%)
– 20
(20%)

Demonstrates and applies exceptional support of major points and integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to 2-3 course resources to suppport point of view.

Points Range:
16
(16%)
– 17
(17%)

Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 2-3 course resources to support major points and point of view.

Points Range:
14
(14%)
– 15
(15%)

Minimally includes and integrates specific information from 2-3 resources to support major points and point of view.

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 13
(13%)

Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resoruce to support major points and point of view.

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to:

Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections.

Points Range:
18
(18%)
– 20
(20%)

Synthesizes and justifies (defends, explains, validates, confirms) information gleaned from sources to support major points presented. Applies meaning to the field of advanced nursing practice.

Points Range:
16
(16%)
– 17
(17%)

Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major points, but does not synthesize.

Points Range:
14
(14%)
– 15
(15%)

Identifies but does not interpret or apply concepts, and/or strategies correctly; ideas unclear and/or underdeveloped. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 13
(13%)

Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts, and/or strategies. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

Written Expression and Formatting

Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.

Points Range:
5
(5%)
– 5
(5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity

Points Range:
4
(4%)
– 4
(4%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 80% of the time.

Points Range:
3.5
(3.5%)
– 3.5
(3.5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 60%- 79% of the time. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 3
(3%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity < 60% of the time. Written Expression and Formatting English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Written Expression and Formatting The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct APA format with no errors Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Contains several (3-4) APA format errors. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers. NURS_6670_Week5_Assignment2_Rubric Grid View List View Excellent Good Fair Poor Quality of Work Submitted: The extent of which work meets the assignned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking. Points Range: 27 (27%) – 30 (30%) Assignment exceeds expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 75% containing exceptional breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. Points Range: 24 (24%) – 26 (26%) Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. Points Range: 21 (21%) – 23 (23%) Assignment meets most of the expectations. One required topic is either not addressed or inadequately addressed. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 20 (20%) Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. Two or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately addressed. Quality of Work Submitted: The purpose of the paper is clear. Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) A clear and comprehensive purpose statement is provided which delineates all required criteria. Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Purpose of the assignment is vague or off topic. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) No purpose statement was provided. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Understand and interpret the assignment’s key concepts. Points Range: 9 (9%) – 10 (10%) Demonstrates the ability to critically appraise and intellectually explore key concepts. Points Range: 8 (8%) – 8 (8%) Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts. Points Range: 7 (7%) – 7 (7%) Shows some degree of understanding of key concepts. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 6 (6%) Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Apply and integrate material in course rsources (i.e. video, required readings, and textook) and credible outside resources. Points Range: 18 (18%) – 20 (20%) Demonstrates and applies exceptional support of major points and integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to 2-3 course resources to suppport point of view. Points Range: 16 (16%) – 17 (17%) Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 2-3 course resources to support major points and point of view. Points Range: 14 (14%) – 15 (15%) Minimally includes and integrates specific information from 2-3 resources to support major points and point of view. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 13 (13%) Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resoruce to support major points and point of view. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections. Points Range: 18 (18%) – 20 (20%) Synthesizes and justifies (defends, explains, validates, confirms) information gleaned from sources to support major points presented. Applies meaning to the field of advanced nursing practice. Points Range: 16 (16%) – 17 (17%) Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major points, but does not synthesize. Points Range: 14 (14%) – 15 (15%) Identifies but does not interpret or apply concepts, and/or strategies correctly; ideas unclear and/or underdeveloped. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 13 (13%) Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts, and/or strategies. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers. Written Expression and Formatting Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 80% of the time. Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 60%- 79% of the time. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity < 60% of the time. Written Expression and Formatting English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Written Expression and Formatting The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct APA format with no errors. Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Contains several (3-4) APA format errors. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. Bipolar Disorders essay assignment papers.

Write a formal nursing educational preparation essay paper of 750-1,000 words that addresses the following:

Discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level.

Identify a patient care situation in which you describe how nursing care or approaches to decision-making may differ based upon the educational preparation of the nurse (BSN versus a diploma or ADN degree).

For additional help finding research on this topic, refer to the GCU Library tutorial located at in the Student Success Center.

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Refer to the ”American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Fact Sheet: Creating a More Highly Qualified Nursing Workforce” as a resource.

Refer to the assigned readings for concepts that help support your main points. Nursing educational preparation essay.

Refer to ”
Grand Canyon University College of Nursing Philosophy
.” This is an informational resource to assist in completing the assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. nursing educational preparation essay .

This assignment uses a rubric. Students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the criteria and expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. nursing educational preparation essay .

Nursing educational preparation essay

In concert with the mission of the University, the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions faculty affirms our belief in educating nurses within a dedicated and supportive community of Christian nurse scholars. The nursing programs prepare graduates to provide excellent, holistic care while encouraging a passion for achievement, a lifelong curiosity for knowledge, and pursuit of advanced professional degrees.

The AACN
Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice
guides the curriculum for the baccalaureate program. The AACN’s
The Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice: Curriculum Guidelines and Program Standards for Nurse Practitioner Education
, NONPF and AACN
Nursing Practitioner Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas, NONPF Domains and Competencies of Nurse Practitioner Practice,
and NACNS
Statement on Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice and
incorporates
Education
provide structure for the curriculum content of the master’s program. The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions curriculum is designed to facilitate the students’ abilities to creatively respond to continuously changing health care systems throughout the world. Educational experiences are planned to meet the needs of and to empower both students and clients. Professionalism, ethical decision making, accountability, critical thinking, and effective communication are emphasized. This is achieved through the application of liberal arts constructs, science, health and nursing theories, and the values of the Christian faith within the scope of nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice. Nursing practice promotes human dignity through compassionate caring for all human beings, without consideration of their gender, age, color, creed, lifestyle, cultural background, and other visible or invisible boundaries between students, faculty, and clients. Nursing educational preparation essay.

The faculty of the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions is accountable for the quality of the educational programs and for the promotion of safe and effective nursing through teaching, service, and collaboration with other professionals and consumers of care. The following statements reflect the philosophical beliefs of the faculty in relation to the concepts of health, environment, person, and nursing:

HEALTH

Health is the central focus of nursing. Health is a dynamic aspect of being that incorporates physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social dimensions. Nursing educational preparation essay.

ENVIRONMENT

All humans interact with the physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social environments in which they work, play, and live. The nursing role is to help provide healthy and safe environments so that persons may live in optimal health.

 

PERSON

We believe that all people are accepted and loved unconditionally as children of God. In the baccalaureate program, clients are considered to be individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. In the master’s program, clients include in addition organizations/systems. Human diversity is cherished. Spirituality is conceived as vertical and horizontal relationships with God and humanity. These relationships give hope and meaning to life now and in the future.

NURSING

Baccalaureate nursing practice incorporates the roles of assessing, critical thinking, communicating, providing care, teaching, and leading. The caring professional approach includes the values of autonomy, altruism, human dignity, integrity, and social justice with unconditional regard for all people. Nursing practice includes health promotion, disease prevention, early detection of health deviations, prompt and adequate treatment of the human response to acute and chronic illness, and compassionate care for those experiencing death. Nursing educational preparation essay.

 

Master’s nursing practice expands upon baccalaureate nursing concepts to include clinical practice knowledge, coaching/mentoring/teaching, consulting/collaborating, advanced leadership, and nursing education with a focus on research and quality assurance, critical thinking, spirituality, diversity, caring, and life-long learning. The advanced professional nursing role relies on best practices and evidence-based research with a focus on evaluation of health, outcomes, and processes.

 

Nursing education is theory driven. Theories are derived from the humanities, sciences, and Biblical concepts. Nursing knowledge, theory, research, and health promotion are influenced by spiritual perspectives, and ethical, legal, political, historical, and social influences. The faculty values excellence in teaching with an individual focus on the learner. Teaching includes a variety of methods, learning modalities, and practice situations. Faculty provide opportunities for students to give comprehensive care to diverse client populations, and the learning environment is created and arranged to meet individual learning outcomes that are consistent with the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions program outcomes. The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions supports life-long learning endeavors and fosters an appreciation of diversity among traditional and nontraditional learners. Students are educated to provide, direct, and evaluate client-centered care while focusing on the person as an integrated whole. Nursing educational preparation essay.

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Week 4: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

I can’t believe that stupid horse lost! My inside man told me it was a sure bet at 20:1 odds. I thought for sure that I would be able to make back the money I lost yesterday. What am I going to tell my wife? That was the money for the mortgage payment…well, the last three mortgage payments. She does not know I have been spending my days at the track. I lost my job at the company because a few hundred dollars went missing. I just need a break. I know this next horse will be my winner! Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

Michael, age 37

Substance abuse and addiction affects persons in all walks of life; every ethnic and economic group is affected in some way by addiction or substance abuse. In your practice as a PMHNP, you will encounter patients with substance abuse and dependence. Some of the people who present for treatment are at a low point in their lives and want to turn things around. They may present for other conditions such as depression or bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, or personality disorders. One of the most common ways of self-medicating a mental illness is with alcohol and illicit drugs. Marijuana is a common substance used by clients to treat various symptoms. To effectively treat clients with addictive disorders and substance use disorders, the provider needs to examine their own values and thoughts about the use of substances. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

This week, you will analyze clients presenting for treatment of substance-related and addictive disorders and evaluate effectiveness of therapeutic approaches for clients diagnosed with substance-related and addictive disorders.

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Learning Resources

Note:
To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the
Course Materials
section of your Syllabus. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

Required Readings

Sadock, B. J., Sadock, V. A., & Ruiz, P. (2014).
Kaplan & Sadock’s synopsis of psychiatry: Behavioral sciences/clinical psychiatry
(11th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.

Chapter 20, “Substance Use and Addictive Disorders” (pp. 616–693)

American Psychiatric Association. (2013).
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
(5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Note:
You will access this book from the Walden Library databases.

Stahl, S. M. (2014).
Prescriber’s Guide: Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology
(5th ed.). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

 

Note:
All Stahl resources can be accessed through the Walden Library using the link below. This link will take you to a login page for the Walden Library. Once you log in to the library, the Stahl website will appear. http://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=http://stahlonline.cambridge.org/

 

To access information on specific medications, click on
The Prescriber’s Guide, 5th Ed
. tab on the Stahl Online website and select the appropriate medication. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

Alcohol abstinence

Alcohol dependence

Alcohol withdrawal

Nicotine addiction

Opioid dependence

Reversal of benzodiazepine effects

acamprosate

disulfiram

nalmefene

naltrexone

chlordiazepoxide

clonidine

clorazepate

diazepam

lorazepam

oxazepam

bupropin

varenicline

buprenorphine

naltrexone

flumazenil

Note:
For more information about buprenorphine, see https: //www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/qualify-nps-pas-waivers

Required Media

Ashwood, D. (Producer). (n.d.-a).
Mindfulness-based relapse prevention for addictions: Volume I
[Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

 

Note:
The approximate length of this media piece is 69 minutes. You will access this video through the Walden Library databases.

Ashwood, D. (Producer). (n.d.-b).
Mindfulness-based relapse prevention for addictions: Volume II
[Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psycotherapy.net.

 

Note:
The approximate length of this media piece is 126 minutes. You will access this video through the Walden Library databases.

Optional Resources

Gabbard, G. O. (2014).
Gabbard’s treatment of psychiatric disorders
(5th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publications.

Chapter 46, “Alcohol-Related Disorders”

Chapter 47, “Sedative-, Hypnotic-, or Anxiolytic-Related Disorders”

Chapter 48, “Opioid-Related Disorders: Opioid Detoxification”

Chapter 49, “Opioid-Related Disorders: Antagonist Treatment”

Chapter 50, “Opioid-Related Disorders: Agonist Maintenance Treatment”

Chapter 51, “Hallucinogen-Related Disorders

Chapter 52, “Cannabis-Related Disorders”

Chapter 53, “Club Drug Addiction”

Chapter 54, “Stimulant-Related Disorders”

Chapter 55, “Nicotine-Related Disorders”

Chapter 56, “Individual Therapy for Substance Use Disorders”

Chapter 57, “Cognitive, Behavioral, and Motivational Therapies for Substance Use Disorders”

Chapter 58, “Group Therapy for Substance Use Disorders”

Chapter 59, “Family Therapy in Substance Abuse Treatment”

Chapter 60, “Network Therapy for Substance Use Disorders”

Chapter 61, “Pain and Addiction”

Chapter 62, “Gambling Disorder”

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Note:
You will access this textbook from the Walden Library databases.

Bechtold, J., Simpson, T., White, H. R., & Pardini, D. (2015). Chronic adolescent marijuana use as a risk factor for physical and mental health problems in young adult men. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 29(3), 552–563. doi:10.1037/adb0000103

Note:
You will access this article from the Walden Library databases. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2013b).
TIP 48: Managing depressive symptoms in substance abuse clients during early recovery
. Retrieved from http://store.samhsa.gov/product/TIP-48-Managing-Depressive-Symptoms-in-Substance-Abuse-Clients-During-Early-Recovery/SMA13-4353

Note:
This document is available as free download.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2013b).
TIP 42: Substance abuse treatment for persons with co-occurring disorders
. Retrieved from http://store.samhsa.gov/product/TIP-42-Substance-Abuse-Treatment-for-Persons-With-Co-Occurring-Disorders/SMA13-3992

Note:
This document is available as free download.

Borchardt, D. (2017).
National Academy of Sciences pushes for rescheduling of marijuana. Forbes
. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/debraborchardt/2017/01/18/national-academy-of-sciences-suggests-removing-barriers-to-cannabis-research-basically-deschedule/#22269c753f76

Discussion: Clinical Supervision – Kaltura

Substance use disorders are complicated psychiatric and medical conditions that involve physical addiction as well as psychological or emotional dependence. Substance use disorders are some of the most difficult to treat. It takes a great deal of patience on the part of the provider and the client. It may take several attempts before a client is successfully able to “kick the habit.” Your guidance and patience can help the client to persevere through difficult times during the journey to recovery. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

Clinical Supervision is an essential component of your development as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. It provides an opportunity for professional collaboration as you share experiences with and gain insights from colleagues. For this Clinical Supervision, consider a client with a substance abuse disorder whom you do not think is adequately progressing according to expected clinical outcomes. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

Analyze clients presenting for treatment of substance-related and addictive disorders

Evaluate effectiveness of therapeutic approaches for clients diagnosed with substance-related and addictive disorders

Recommend treatment plans

Note:
For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “Post to Discussion Question” link and then select “Create Thread” to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, and cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking
Submit
!

To prepare for this Discussion:

Review this week’s Learning Resources concerning treating patients with substance-related and addictive disorders.

Reflect on a client you are currently counseling or have previously counseled at your practicum site who has been diagnosed with substance-related and addictive disorders. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

By Day 3

Post
a 3- to 5-minute Kaltura video in which you do the following:

Describe the client. Note: Do not use the client’s actual name.

Explain your therapeutic approach with the client, including the perceived effectiveness of your approach.

Identify any additional information about this client that may potentially impact expected outcomes.

Provide specific recommendations for the client to help them in determining why they are not progressing and what your suggested treatment plan consists of. It is useful to consult the Prochaska and DiClement model.

Note:
Nurse practitioners must have strong oral communication skills. This Discussion is designed to help you hone these skills. When filming your Kaltura video, be sure to dress and speak in a professional manner.

View
a selection of your colleagues’ responses.

By Day 6

Respond
to at least
two
of your colleagues by suggesting an alternate therapeutic approach. Support your feedback with evidence-based literature and/or your own experiences with clients. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

Submission and Grading Information

Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:

Week 4 Discussion Rubric

Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6

To participate in this Discussion:

Week 4 Discussion

Assignment 1: Week 1 Practicum Journal Entry: Certification Plan

By Day 7

Submit
your Assignment. Refer to Week 1 for additional guidance.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK4Assgn1+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.

Click the
Week 4 Assignment 1 Rubric
to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

Click the
Week 4 Assignment 1
link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.

Next, from the Attach File area, click on the
Browse My Computer
button. Find the document you saved as “WK4Assgn1+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click
Open
. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for
I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database
.

Click on the
Submit
button to complete your submission. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:

Week 4 Assignment 1 Rubric

Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity

To check your Assignment draft for authenticity:

Submit your Week 4 Assignment 1 draft and review the originality report.

Submit Your Assignment by Day 7

To submit your Assignment:

Week 4 Assignment 1

Assignment 2: Week 2 Practicum Journal: Safe Prescribing

By Day 7

Submit
your Assignment. Refer to Week 2 for additional guidance.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK4Assgn2+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.

Click the
Week 4 Assignment 2 Rubric
to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.

Click the
Week 4 Assignment 2
link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

Next, from the Attach File area, click on the
Browse My Computer
button. Find the document you saved as “WK4Assgn2+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click
Open
.

If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for
I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database
.

Click on the
Submit
button to complete your submission. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:

Week 4 Assignment 2 Rubric

Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity

To check your Assignment draft for authenticity:

Submit your Week 4 Assignment 2 draft and review the originality report.

Submit Your Assignment by Day 7

To submit your Assignment:

Week 4 Assignment 2

Assignment 3: Week 3 Practicum Journal: Decision Tree

By Day 7

Submit
your Assignment. Refer to Week 3 for additional guidance.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK4Assgn3+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.

Click the
Week 4 Assignment 3 Rubric
to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.

Click the
Week 4 Assignment 3
link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

Next, from the Attach File area, click on the
Browse My Computer
button. Find the document you saved as “WK4Assgn3+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click
Open
.

If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for
I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database
.

Click on the
Submit
button to complete your submission.

Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:

Week 4 Assignment 3 Rubric

Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity

To check your Assignment draft for authenticity:

Submit your Week 4 Assignment 3 draft and review the originality report.

Submit Your Assignment by Day 7

To submit your Assignment:

Week 4 Assignment 3

Assignment 4: Board Vitals

This week you will be responding to twenty Board Vitals questions that cover a broad review of your Nurse Practitioner program courses up to this point.

These review questions will provide practice that is critical in your preparation for the national certification exam that’s required to certify you to practice as a nurse practitioner. These customized test questions are designed to help you prepare for your Nurse Practitioner certification exam. It is in your best interest to take your time, do your best, and answer each question to the best of your ability. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

You can access Board Vitals through the link sent to you in email or by following the link below:

https://www.boardvitals.com/

By Day 7

Complete the Board Vitals questions.

Practicum Reminder

Time Logs:
You are required to keep a log of the time you spend related to your practicum experience
and enter every patient you see each day
. You can access your time log from the Welcome Page in your Meditrek account. You will track time individually for each patient you work with. Please make sure to continuously input your hours throughout the term. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

Making Connections

This week, you analyzed clients presenting for treatment of substance-related and addictive disorders and evaluated effectiveness of therapeutic approaches for clients diagnosed with substance-related and addictive disorders. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

Next week, you will, once again, become “captain of the ship” as you take full responsibility for a client with a bipolar disorder by recommending psychopharmacologic treatment and psychotherapy, identifying medical management needs and community support, and recommending follow-up plans. You will use the decision tree format to justify your rationale for diagnosis, pharmacological treatment, and psychotherapy of a patient with a mental illness. You also will evaluate the results of your Fitzgerald University Exit Comprehensive Exam and, based on those results, develop a plan of action to prepare for the certification exam. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

NRS-430V: Professional Dynamics – Grand Canyon University College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Philosophy

In concert with the mission of the University, the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions faculty affirms our belief in educating nurses within a dedicated and supportive community of Christian nurse scholars. The nursing programs prepare graduates to provide excellent, holistic care while encouraging a passion for achievement, a lifelong curiosity for knowledge, and pursuit of advanced professional degrees.

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The AACN
Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice
guides the curriculum for the baccalaureate program. The AACN’s
The Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice: Curriculum Guidelines and Program Standards for Nurse Practitioner Education
, NONPF and AACN
Nursing Practitioner Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas, NONPF Domains and Competencies of Nurse Practitioner Practice,
and NACNS
Statement on Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice and
incorporates
Education
provide structure for the curriculum content of the master’s program. The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions curriculum is designed to facilitate the students’ abilities to creatively respond to continuously changing health care systems throughout the world. Educational experiences are planned to meet the needs of and to empower both students and clients. Professionalism, ethical decision making, accountability, critical thinking, and effective communication are emphasized. This is achieved through the application of liberal arts constructs, science, health and nursing theories, and the values of the Christian faith within the scope of nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice. Nursing practice promotes human dignity through compassionate caring for all human beings, without consideration of their gender, age, color, creed, lifestyle, cultural background, and other visible or invisible boundaries between students, faculty, and clients. NRS-430V: Professional Dynamics – Grand Canyon University College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Philosophy.

The faculty of the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions is accountable for the quality of the educational programs and for the promotion of safe and effective nursing through teaching, service, and collaboration with other professionals and consumers of care. The following statements reflect the philosophical beliefs of the faculty in relation to the concepts of health, environment, person, and nursing:

HEALTH

Health is the central focus of nursing. Health is a dynamic aspect of being that incorporates physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social dimensions.

ENVIRONMENT

All humans interact with the physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social environments in which they work, play, and live. The nursing role is to help provide healthy and safe environments so that persons may live in optimal health. NRS-430V: Professional Dynamics – Grand Canyon University College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Philosophy.

PERSON

We believe that all people are accepted and loved unconditionally as children of God. In the baccalaureate program, clients are considered to be individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. In the master’s program, clients include in addition organizations/systems. Human diversity is cherished. Spirituality is conceived as vertical and horizontal relationships with God and humanity. These relationships give hope and meaning to life now and in the future.

NURSING

Baccalaureate nursing practice incorporates the roles of assessing, critical thinking, communicating, providing care, teaching, and leading. The caring professional approach includes the values of autonomy, altruism, human dignity, integrity, and social justice with unconditional regard for all people. Nursing practice includes health promotion, disease prevention, early detection of health deviations, prompt and adequate treatment of the human response to acute and chronic illness, and compassionate care for those experiencing death. NRS-430V: Professional Dynamics – Grand Canyon University College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Philosophy.

Master’s nursing practice expands upon baccalaureate nursing concepts to include clinical practice knowledge, coaching/mentoring/teaching, consulting/collaborating, advanced leadership, and nursing education with a focus on research and quality assurance, critical thinking, spirituality, diversity, caring, and life-long learning. The advanced professional nursing role relies on best practices and evidence-based research with a focus on evaluation of health, outcomes, and processes.

Nursing education is theory driven. Theories are derived from the humanities, sciences, and Biblical concepts. Nursing knowledge, theory, research, and health promotion are influenced by spiritual perspectives, and ethical, legal, political, historical, and social influences. The faculty values excellence in teaching with an individual focus on the learner. Teaching includes a variety of methods, learning modalities, and practice situations. Faculty provide opportunities for students to give comprehensive care to diverse client populations, and the learning environment is created and arranged to meet individual learning outcomes that are consistent with the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions program outcomes. The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions supports life-long learning endeavors and fosters an appreciation of diversity among traditional and nontraditional learners. Students are educated to provide, direct, and evaluate client-centered care while focusing on the person as an integrated whole. NRS-430V: Professional Dynamics – Grand Canyon University College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Philosophy.