Tag: Clinical-Nursing

Please respond to the following: “Marketing Plan”

Justify the value of marketing plans as instruments that compel marketers to think about upcoming periods, perform routine marketing analyses and audits, and set marketing goals and objectives such as Return on Investment (ROI), etc. Provide one (1) example of the use of marketing plans in this fashion to support your rationale. Marketing Plan.

Decide whether or not you believe Philip Kotler’s Marketing Plan Model provides a useful framework for developing an effective marketing plan. Provide at least two (2) specific examples of the Philip Kotler’s Marketing Plan Model that apply within a health care organization with which you are familiar. Marketing Plan.

Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

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!

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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

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.

 

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/. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

 

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.

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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

Required Media

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

 

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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

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”

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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

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

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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

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.

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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

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.

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
.

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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

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.

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.

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.

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
. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

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.

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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

NURS_6670_Week4_Discussion_Rubric

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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 discussion question(s) *is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge 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 discussion question(s) *is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge 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 discussion question(s) *is somewhat reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge 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 discussion question(s) * one to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed *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 discussion 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

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:
4.5
(4.5%)
– 4.5
(4.5%)

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

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%)

NA

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

NA

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

NA

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

* 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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 6
(6%)

* response 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

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%)

NA

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

NA

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

NA

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%)

* response may not be on topic, lacks depth

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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

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%)

NA

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

NA

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

NA

Points Range:
0
(0%)
– 0
(0%)

* does not meet requirement for full participation

NURS_6670_Week4_S/U_Assignment1_Rubric

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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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

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.

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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree 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. NURS_6670_Week4_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. 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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree 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. 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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree 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. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 2 (2%) Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. NURS_6670_Week4_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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree 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. 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. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree 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. Points Range: 0 (0%) – 2 (2%) Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. Clinical Supervision – Kaltura, Certification Plan, Safe Prescribing and Decision Tree

Answer all of the following questions using headers to separate topics using APA Nursing Assignment Paper format.

Attack or defend the following statement and then explain what you would do, in concrete terms, to improve things in your involvement or what you have observed. “It seems that the people behind the new computerized systems perceive that the people who work here and the roles they play are to make the computer’s job easier as opposed to the systems being here to help transform average healthcare workers into super workers.”

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It has been argued that getting nursing involved in the implementation of all of the computer systems in healthcare is a good thing, but doing that is in conflict with current patient care and the reality that many nurses are uncomfortable with some of the changes they see and would rather not be involved. To what extend does this resonate with your personal experience? What do you believe are the key prerequisites that must be addressed before enough of the right nurses and other key role players in the healthcare process and what concrete steps would you recommend to address these and why? APA Nursing Assignment Paper.

Chapter 5 in the text provides a perspective for implementing Clinical Information Systems. From your experience, what are the more critical issues or concerns you have with the material presented in this chapter and what would you advocate should be done to improve the likelihood that such projects would be successful. (You can address technical issues, skill issues, change and fear issues, as well as business and/or leadership issues.) APA Nursing Assignment Paper.

Chapter 6 focuses on the Electronic Medical Records and physician adoption and utilization. Reflect on your experiences with physicians and other key, scarce, and therefore costly healthcare professionals. How well do you believe these professionals would react to the kinds of changes and approaches covered in the chapter. Have the authors done a good job addressing the really key issues and concerns? If not what did they miss? To what extend do you believe what is advocated would work in your environment or healthcare facilities with which you are familiar? Sketch what you might propose be done differently, if anything. APA Nursing Assignment Paper.

APA Papers Template No Abstract

Typing Template for APA Papers: A Sample of Proper Formatting for the APA 6
th
Edition Student A. Sample

Aspen University:

Typing Template for APA Papers: A Sample of Proper Formatting for the APA 6
th
Edition

This is an electronic template for papers written in APA style (American Psychological Association, 2010). The purpose of the template is to help the student set the margins and spacing. Margins are set at 1 inch for top, bottom, left, and right. The type is left-justified only—that means the left margin is straight, but the right margin is ragged. Each paragraph is indented five spaces. It is best to use the tab key to indent. The line spacing is double throughout the paper, even on the reference page. One space is used after punctuation at the end of sentences. The font style used in this template is Times New Roman and the font size is 12. APA Nursing Assignment Paper.

First Heading

The heading above would be used if you want to have your paper divided into sections based on content. This is the first level of heading, and it is centered and bolded with each word of four letters or more capitalized. The heading should be a short descriptor of the section. Note that not all papers will have headings or subheadings in them. APA Nursing Assignment Paper.

First Subheading

The subheading above would be used if there are several sections within the topic labeled in a heading. The subheading is flush left and bolded, with each word of four letters or more capitalized.

Second Subheading

APA dictates that you should avoid having only one subsection heading and subsection within a section. In other words, use at least two subheadings under a main heading, or do not use any at all. APA Nursing Assignment Paper.

When you are ready to write, and after having read these instructions completely, you can delete these directions and start typing. The formatting should stay the same. However, one item that you will have to change is the page header, which is placed at the top of each page along with the page number. The words included in the page header should be reflective of the title of your paper, so that if the pages are intermixed with other papers they will be identifiable. When using Word 2003 or higher, double click on the words in the page header. This should enable you to edit the words. You should not have to edit the page numbers. APA Nursing Assignment Paper.

In addition to spacing, APA style includes a special way of citing resource articles. See the APA manual for specifics regarding in-text citations. The APA manual also discusses the desired tone of writing, grammar, punctuation, formatting for numbers, and a variety of other important topics. Although the APA style rules are used in this template, the purpose of the template is only to demonstrate spacing and the general parts of the paper. The student will need to refer to the APA manual for other format directions. APA Nursing Assignment Paper.

The reference list should appear at the end of a paper (see the next page). It provides the information necessary for a reader to locate and retrieve any source you cite in the body of the paper. Each source you cite in the paper must appear in your reference list; likewise, each entry in the reference list must be cited in your text. A sample reference page is included below; this page includes examples of how to format different reference types (e.g., books, journal articles, information from a website). The examples on the following page include examples taken directly from the APA manual. APA Nursing Assignment Paper.

 

References

American Psychological Association. (2010).
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association
(6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. APA Nursing Assignment Paper.

Daresh, J. C. (2004).
Beginning the assistant principalship: A practical guide for new school administrators
. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.

Herbst-Damm, K. L., & Kulik, J. A. (2005). Volunteer support, marital status, and the survival times of terminally ill patients.
Health Psychology
,
24
, 225-229. doi:10.1037/0278-6133.24.2.225

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (2003).
Managing asthma: A guide for schools
(NIH Publication No. 02-2650). Retrieved from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

health/prof/asthma/asth_sch.pdf. APA Nursing Assignment Paper.

Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam

Week 3: Personality Disorders

I cannot believe these people. Don’t they know who I am? I deserve better treatment than this. That hostess should have seated me immediately, but I had to wait for 10 minutes and then she put me at this table right by the kitchen. I see an empty table right in the middle where I should be. I am just going to get up and move there. I don’t care what the hostess says, rules don’t apply to me. Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam

Ashley, age 25

Personality disorders represent perhaps the most challenging disorders that the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner will have to address in their professional careers. Personality disorders can co-occur in every mental health disorder and, in some cases, can mask as disorder . Although difficult to treat, the PMHNP must be able to identify personality disorders and endeavor to work with the client to not only recognize the disorder, but to treat a disorder that clients often do not believe they have.

This week, you will explore the many personality disorders and use the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing individuals with specific personality disorders. You will use the Decision Tree format to diagnose and treat a client with a personality disorder. You also will complete the Fitzgerald University Exit Comprehensive Exam to determine your readiness for the certification exam.

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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.

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. Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam.

Chapter 4, “Theories of Personality and Psychopathology” (pp. 151–191)

Chapter 22, “Personality Disorders” (pp. 742–762)

Chapter 13, “Psychosomatic Medicine” (pp. 451–464)

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

Chapter 68, “Paranoid, Schizotypal, and Schizoid Personality Disorders”

Chapter 69, “Antisocial Personality Disorder”

Chapter 70, “Borderline Personality Disorder”

Chapter 71, “Histrionic Personality Disorder”

Chapter 72, “Narcissistic Personality Disorder”

Chapter 73, “Cluster C Personality Disorders

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

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

“Personality Disorders”

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

Perry, J. C., Presniak, M. D., & Olson, T. R. (2013). Defense mechanisms in schizotypal, borderline, antisocial, and narcissistic personality disorders.
Psychiatry: Interpersonal & Biological Processes, 76
(1), 32–52. doi:10.1521/psyc.2013.76.1.32

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

Rees, C. S., & Pritchard, R. (2015).
Brief cognitive therapy for avoidant personality disorder. Psychotherapy, 52
(1), 45–55. doi:10.1037/a0035158

Note:
You will access this article from Walden Library databases. Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam.

Required Media

Laureate Education. (2017a).
A woman with personality disorder
[Interactive media file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Kernberg, O. (n.d.).
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy for personality disorders: An Interview with Otto Kernberg
, MD. [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net

Note:
This video is approximately 94 minutes of length. You will access this article from Walden Library databases.

Discussion: Treatment of Personality Disorders

Personality disorders occur in 10–20% of the population. They are difficult to treat as individuals with personality disorders are less likely to seek help than individuals with other mental health disorders. Treatment can be challenging as they do not see their symptoms as painful to themselves or others.

In this Discussion, you will explore personality disorders in greater detail and discuss treatment options using evidence-based research. Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

Analyze diagnostic criteria for personality disorders

Analyze evidence-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatments for personality disorders

Analyze clinical features of clients with personality disorders

Align clinical features with DSM-5 criteria

Compare differential diagnostic features of personality 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
!

To prepare for this Discussion:

By Day 5 of Week 2, your Instructor will have assigned you a personality disorder, which will be your focus for your initial post for this Discussion.

Review the Learning Resources.

By Day 3

Post:

Explain the diagnostic criteria for your assigned personality disorder.

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

Describe clinical features from a client that led you to believe this client had this disorder. Align the clinical features with the DSM-5 criteria.

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

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. What are their similarities and differences? How might you differentiate the two diagnoses? Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam.

Submission and Grading Information

Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:

Week 3 Discussion Rubric

Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6

To participate in this Discussion:

Week 3 Discussion

Assignment 1: 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

** Assigned in Week 3 and submitted in Week 4

Examine
Case 1
: 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? Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam

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?

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?

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. Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam.

By Day 7

Submit
by Day 7 of Week 4.

Assignment 2: Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam

In Weeks 1 or 2 of this course, you received an e-mail from Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) explaining how to access the Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam. Please follow the directions FHEA provided and complete the exam. You must complete the exam by Day 7 of Week 3 to receive a grade. Each exam is worth 100 points and 10% of your grade. The 3-hour exam is required and will provide you with an overall view of your preparedness for the certification exam. Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam.

Note:
Your Instructor receives the results and will inform you when the results are available. Do not e-mail the Fitzgerald site.

Assignment 3: 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. Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam.

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.

https://www.boardvitals.com/

By Day 7

Complete the Board Vitals questions.

Making Connections

This week, you explored the many personality disorders and used the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing individuals with specific personality disorders. You used the Decision Tree format to diagnose and treat a client with a personality disorder. You also completed the Fitzgerald University Exit Comprehensive Exam to determine your readiness for the certification exam. Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam.

Next 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.

NURS_6670_Week3_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. Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam

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

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. Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam

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. Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam

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. Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam

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

Second Reponse: Timely and full participation

Points Range:
5
(5%)
– 5
(5%)

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

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Practice Evidence Translation (PET) – Johns Hopkins

Using the following steps found within the translation phase of the Practice Evidence Translation (PET) model developed by Johns Hopkins, select a research result reported in a journal article that supports your PICOT/PICo question (LISTED BELOW). Please respond to the following steps. Please note that wording of the steps may have been modified slightly from the PET so that they help with this posting. Include the permalink at the end of your posting. Practice Evidence Translation (PET) – Johns Hopkins.

-Using references, identity the research result that you could use in your practice setting.

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-Determine fit, feasibility, and appropriateness of the result for your practice setting.

-Using Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA), outline an action plan.

-Identify the resources (physical, personal, technology) needed to implement your action plan.

-Determine the criteria that you would use to determine whether the implementation of your project was successful.

-Identify one future research study that would be useful in extending knowledge of your selected project result. Practice Evidence Translation (PET) – Johns Hopkins.

My PICOT question:

Population:
Pregnant couples and aspiring parents.

Intervention:
Education program on newborn medications

Comparison:
Couples who have not gone through the education program.

Outcome:
Increase in parental knowledge about the three medications given at birth leading to more newborn receiving their vaccinations at birth. Practice Evidence Translation (PET) – Johns Hopkins.

Time:
One year

Use research articles that have to do with medications given to newborns at birth, To answer the questions above.

Please remember, No source older than 5 years! Practice Evidence Translation (PET) – Johns Hopkins

“Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment

Week 2: Depressive Disorders

I have no one. My wife died suddenly 4 years ago and I know it was my fault. She had been complaining she was sick for a year, but the doctors kept saying it was nothing. When they finally found the cancer, it had spread throughout her body. I should have listened to her. She might have survived and I would not be alone. I seem to cry for no reason and my children don’t understand why I don’t want to go out of the house. This is where her memories are. Why would I want to leave? “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

Jose, age 75

The National Institutes of Mental Health acknowledges that depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. It is associated with significant disability, fiscal impact, and considerable personal suffering. It may have significant impact on the individual, their family, and their social network. The PMHNP must be capable of providing comprehensive care for depressive disorders, including both psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic approaches. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

This week, you will become “captain of the ship” as you take full responsibility for a client with a depressive disorder. You will recommend psychopharmacologic treatment and psychotherapy, identify medical management needs and community support, and recommend follow-up plans. You will also explore how to obtain a DEA license and the responsibilities for safe prescribing and prescription monitoring.

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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.

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 – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

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

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

Chapter 12, “Psychotherapy of Mood Disorders”

Chapter 14, “Pharmacological and Somatic Treatments for Major Depressive 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.

“Depressive Disorders”

Major Depressive Disorder

Persistent Depressive Disorder (dysthymia)

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Substance/Medication-Induced Depressive Disorder

Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

Other Specified Depressive Disorder

Unspecified Depressive Disorder

Stahl, S. M. (2014).
Prescriber’s Guide: Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology
(5th ed.). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

 

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.

Depression

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Seasonal affective disorder (MDD with Seasonal Variation)

agomelatine

amisulpride

amitriptyline

amoxapine

amphetamine (d)

amphetamine (d,l)

aripiprazole (adjunct)

asenapine

atomoxetine

bupropion

buspirone (adjunct)

citalopram

clomipramine

cyamemazine

desipramine

desvenlafaxine

dothiepin

paroxetine

phenelzine

protriptyline

quetiapine (adjunct)

reboxetine

selegiline

sertindole

sertraline

sulpiride

tianeptine

tranylcypromine

triiodothyronine

trazodone

trimipramine

venlafaxine

vilazodone

vortioxetine

doxepin

duloxetine

escitalopram

fluoxetine

flupenthixol

fluvoxamine

iloperidone

imipramine

isocarboxazid

ketamine

lisdexamfetamine

lithium (adjunct)

l-methylfolate (adjunct)

lofepramine

lurasidone

maprotiline

methylphenidate (d)

methylphenidate (d,l)

mianserin

milnacipran

mirtazapine

moclobemide

modafinil (adjunct)

nefazodone

nortriptyline

olanzapine

citalopram

desvenlafaxine

escitalopram

fluoxetine

paroxetine

sertraline

venlafaxine

bupropion. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment

Grieve, S. M., Korgaonkar, M. S., Koslow, S. H., Gordon, E., Williams, L. M. (2013). Widespread reductions in gray matter volume in depression.
NeuroImage: Clinical, 3
, 332-339. doi:10.1016/j.nicl.2013.08.016

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

Lach, H. W., Chang, Y-P., & Edwards, D. (2010). Can older adults with dementia accurately report depression using brief forms? Reliability and validity of the Geriatric Depression Scale.
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 36
(5), 30–37. doi:10.3928/00989134-20100303-01

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

Steffens, D. C., McQuoid, D. R., & Potter, G. G. (2014). Amnestic mild cognitive impairment and incident dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in geriatric depression.
International Psychogeriatrics, 26
(12), 2029–2036. doi:10.1017/S1041610214001446

Note:
You will access this article from the Walden Library databases. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

Drug Enforcement Administration. (n.d.).
Drug schedules
. Retrieved June 14, 2016, from https://www.dea.gov/druginfo/ds.shtml

Required Media

Hagen, B. (Producer). (n.d.-b).
Managing depression
[Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net.

 

Note:
The approximate length of this media piece is 24 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 15, “Brain Stimulation Treatments for Mood Disorders”

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

Ahern, E., & Semkovska, M. (2017). Cognitive functioning in the first-episode of major depressive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Neuropsychology, 31
(1), 52–72. doi:10.1037/neu0000319

Note:
You will access this article from the Walden Library databases. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

Anderson, N. D., Damianakis, T., Kröger, E., Wagner, L. M., Dawson, D. R., Binns, M. A., . . . Cook, S. L. (2014). The benefits associated with volunteering among seniors: A critical review and recommendations for future research.
Psychological Bulletin, 140
(6), 1505–1533. doi:10.1037/a0037610

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

Inoue, J., Hoshino, R., Nojima, H., Ishida, W., & Okamoto, N. (2016). Additional donepezil treatment for patients with geriatric depression who exhibit cognitive deficit during treatment for depression.
Psychogeriatrics, 16
(1), 54–61. doi:10.1111/psyg.12121

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

Sachs-Ericsson, N., Corsentino, E., Moxley, J., Hames, J. L., Rushing, N. C., Sawyer, K., . . . Steffens, D. C. (2013). A longitudinal study of differences in late- and early-onset geriatric depression: Depressive symptoms and psychosocial, cognitive, and neurological functioning.
Aging & Mental Health, 17
(1), 1–11. doi:10.1080/13607863.2012.717253

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

Shallcross, A. J., Gross, J. J., Visvanathan, P. D., Kumar, N., Palfrey, A., Ford, B. Q., . . . Mauss, I. B. (2015). Relapse prevention in major depressive disorder: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy versus an active control condition.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 83
(5), 964–975. doi:10.1037/ccp0000050

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

Wanklyn, S. G., Pukay-Martin, N. D., Belus, J. M., St. Cyr, K., Girard, T. A., & Monson, C. M. (2016). Trauma types as differential predictors of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and their comorbidity.
Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science / Revue Canadienne Des Sciences Du Comportement, 48
(4), 296–305. doi:10.1037/cbs0000056

Note:
You will access this article from the Walden Library databases. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

Assignment 1: “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder

As nurse practitioners strive to achieve full-autonomous practice across the country, it should be noted that many states grant this ability to practice independently to psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners. To that end, you will be engaging in projects this semester that assume that you are practicing in a state that allows full-practice authority for NPs, meaning that the PMHNP may be the “captain of the ship” concerning caring for a patient population. The “captain of the ship” is the one who makes referrals to specialists, coordinates care for their patients/clients, and is responsible and accountable for patient/client outcomes overall. This is a decided change from a few decades ago when physicians were the “captain of the ship” and NPs played a peripheral role.

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 depression disorder. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

Recommend psychopharmacologic treatments based on therapeutic endpoints for clients with depression disorders

Recommend psychotherapy based on therapeutic endpoints for clients with depression disorders

Identify medical management needs for clients with depression disorders

Identify community support resources for clients with depression disorders

Recommend follow-up plans for clients with depression disorders

To prepare for this Assignment:

Select an adult or older adult client with a depressive 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 – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

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. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

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 “WK2Assgn1+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.

Click the
Week 2 Assignment 1 Rubric
to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.

Click the
Week 2 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 “WK2Assgn1+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 2 Assignment 1 Rubric

Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity

To check your Assignment draft for authenticity:

Submit your Week 2 Assignment 1 draft and review the originality report. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

Submit Your Assignment by Day 7

To submit your Assignment:

Week 2 Assignment 1

Assignment 2: Week 2 Practicum Journal: Safe Prescribing

There is probably no greater responsibility that the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner assumes than the responsibility of prescribing medications. While someone can be harmed by psychotherapy, the level and intensity of the harm generally does not come to the same level of harm that can occur from improper prescribing. The PMHNP must understand his/her responsibility both at a state and federal level when it comes to prescribing medications. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

In this Practicum Journal Assignment, you will explore the legalities associated with prescribing controlled substances, as well as what a DEA number is, how to obtain one, and, most importantly, how to prescribe controlled substances in your state. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

Analyze roles of the Drug Enforcement Administration

Analyze PMHNP responsibilities when issued a DEA number

Analyze DEA number application procedures. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

Analyze state requirements for safe prescribing and prescription monitoring

Analyze PMHNP responsibilities for safe prescribing and prescription monitoring

Analyze Schedule II-V drug levels

** Assigned in Week 2 and submitted in Week 4.

To prepare for this Practicum Journal:

Review the Learning Resources.

In 2-3 pages:

Describe the role of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as it pertains to the PMHNP.

Explain your responsibilities when having a DEA number. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

Explain how you apply for a DEA number.

Explain your state’s requirements for a safe prescribing and prescription monitoring program. Explain your responsibility as a PMHNP to follow these requirements.

Provide an example of a drug you may prescribe from each of the Schedule II-V drug levels.

By Day 7

Submit
by Day 7 of Week 4.

Assignment 3: 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. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

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 – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

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.

Making Connections

This week, you became “captain of the ship” as you took full responsibility for a client with a depressive disorder by recommending psychopharmacologic treatment and psychotherapy, identifying medical management needs and community support, and recommending follow-up plans. You also explored how to obtain a DEA license and the responsibilities for safe prescribing and prescription monitoring. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

Next week, you will explore the many personality disorders and use the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing individuals with specific personality disorders. You will use the Decision Tree format to diagnose and treat a client with a personality disorder. You also will complete the Fitzgerald University Exit Comprehensive Exam to determine your readiness for the certification exam.

NURS_6670_Week2_Assignment1_Rubric

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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%)
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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
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Purpose of the assignment is vague or off topic. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

Points Range:
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(0%)
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(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
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(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. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

Points Range:
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(7%)
– 7
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Shows some degree of understanding of key concepts.

Points Range:
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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%)
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(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. “Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

Points Range:
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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:
5
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Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity

Points Range:
4
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– 4
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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 – Depressive Disorder Assignment. 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 – Depressive Disorder Assignment.

Pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism

Write an 800-1,000 word essay on your personal worldview.  Briefly discuss the various possible meanings of the term  “spirituality,” and your understanding of the concepts of pluralism,  scientism, and postmodernism. Primarily, address the following seven  basic worldview questions:

What is prime reality?

What is the nature of the world around you?

What is a human being? Pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism

What happens to a person at death?

Why is it possible to know anything at all?

How do people know what is right or wrong?

What is the meaning of human history?

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the  APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is  not required. Pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism

NURS 6670 Interview Format Discussion & Certification Plan Practicum Journal Entry

Week 1: Psychiatric Assessment of the Adult and Older Adult

Many assessment principles are the same for children and adults; however, with adults/older adults, consent for participation in the assessment comes from the actual client and not parents or guardians. The exception to this is adults/older adults who have been determined incapacitated by a court of competent jurisdiction. Some adults may be easier to assess than children/adolescents as they are more psychologically minded. That is, they have better insights into themselves and their motivations than children/adolescents (although this is not universally true). NURS 6670 Interview Format Discussion & Certification Plan Practicum Journal Entry.

Older adults present some of their own unique assessment challenges in that they may have higher levels of stigma associated with seeking psychiatric care. Additionally, there are higher rates of neurocognitive disorders superimposed on other clinical conditions such as depression or anxiety, which creates additional diagnostic challenges. NURS 6670 Interview Format Discussion & Certification Plan Practicum Journal Entry.

This week, you will develop your own personal format for initial interviews of mental health clients. You also will explore the restrictions and limitations for practice as a PMHNP in your home state and create a plan for passing the national certification exam.

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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.

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.

Section 5.1, “Psychiatric Interview, Mental Status Examination” (pp. 192–211)

Section 5.2, “The Psychiatric Report and Medical Record” (pp. 211–217)

Section 5.3, “Psychiatric Rating Scales” (pp. 217–236)

Section 5.5, “Personality Assessment: Adults and Children” (pp. 246–257)

Section 5.7, “Medical Assessment and Laboratory Testing in Psychiatry” (pp. 266–275)

Chapter 6, “Classification in Psychiatry” (pp. 290–308)

American Psychiatric Association. (2013).
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
(5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. NURS 6670 Interview Format Discussion & Certification Plan Practicum Journal Entry.

“Cautionary Statement for Forensic Use of DSM-5”

“Assessment Measures”

“Cultural Formulation”

“Glossary of Technical Terms”

“Glossary of Cultural Concepts of Distress”

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

Barton Associates. (2017).
Nurse practitioner scope of practice laws
. Retrieved from https://www.bartonassociates.com/locum-tenens-resources/nurse-practitioner-scope-of-practice-laws/

American Psychiatric Association. (2016).
Practice guidelines for the psychiatric evaluation of adults
. Retrieved from http://psychiatryonline.org/doi/pdf/10.1176/appi.books.9780890426760

Document:
Practicum Journal Template (Word document)

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2017b).
Working with Adults and Older Adults”
[Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. NURS 6670 Interview Format Discussion & Certification Plan Practicum Journal Entry.

 

Note:
The approximate length of this media piece 3 minutes.

 

Hagen, B. (Producer). (n.d.-a).
Conducting a mental status exam
[Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net.

 

Note:
The approximate length of this media piece is 25 minutes. You will access this video through the Walden Library databases.

Optional Resources

American Psychological Association. (2008).
Assessment of older adults with diminished capacity
. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/pi/aging/programs/assessment/capacity-psychologist-handbook.pdf

Rosen, S. L., & Reuben, D. B. (2011). Geriatric assessment tools.
Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine, 78
(4), 489–497. doi:10.1002/msj.20277. NURS 6670 Interview Format Discussion & Certification Plan Practicum Journal Entry.

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

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2015).
TIP 59: Improving cultural competence
. Retrieved from http://store.samhsa.gov/product/TIP-59-Improving-Cultural-Competence/SMA15-4849

 

Note:
This document is available as a free download.

Discussion: Interview Format

Despite what you may believe (or may have been told), there is no such thing as one “right” way to do an interview. In fact, there are numerous books written about the various ways of conducting the clinical interview. In actual clinical practice, you will find the format that “works” best for you and addresses your unique strengths and the needs of the client. NURS 6670 Interview Format Discussion & Certification Plan Practicum Journal Entry.

In this Discussion, you will practice finding the interview format that works for you and share those ideas with your colleagues for feedback.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

Develop formats for initial interviews of mental health clients

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 Interview Format Discussion & Certification Plan Practicum Journal Entry

To prepare for this Discussion:

Review the Learning Resources.

Develop an interview format you would use for an initial interview of a client.

By Day 3

Post:

Attach the interview format document you would use for an initial interview of a client.

Describe what interview format your preceptor uses for the initial interview of a client.

Describe which element of your interview format is most helpful in your practice.

By Day 6

Respond
to at least
two
of your colleagues by constructively critiquing their interview format and providing feedback.

Submission and Grading Information

Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:

Week 1 Discussion Rubric

Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6

To participate in this Discussion:

Week 1 Discussion

Assignment 1: Week 1 Practicum Journal Entry: Certification Plan

Psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners currently have only one choice for certification, which is through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The ANCC offers the “psychiatric/mental-health nurse practitioner (across the lifespan)” board certification (PMHNP-BC). In many states, board certification is needed as a prerequisite to being granted an NP license. Even if board certification is not a requirement for state licensure, it may be a requirement to receive privileges in various hospitals and other health care facilities. It may also be required by malpractice insurance providers prior to issuing coverage to NPs.

In this Practicum Journal Assignment, you will develop a plan, which will serve as the road map for you to follow to attain your certification.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

Analyze state restrictions or limitations for practice

Compare PMHNP practice environments in various states

Analyze clinical practice issues

Create plans for passing national certification exams

**Assigned in Week 1 but submitted in Week 4

To prepare for this Practicum Journal:

Review the interactive nurse practitioner (NP) scope of practice law guide in your Learning Resources.

Review your state regulations and a neighboring state or state in which you would like to practice.

Reflect on how to approach relocating licensure from one state to another.

Review certification exam requirements for PMHNPs.

Write a 2- to 3-page paper in which you do the following:

Describe the PMHNP practice environment for your home state, highlighting restrictions or limitations for practice.

Compare the PMHNP practice environment in your home state with a neighboring state or a state in which you would like to practice.

Describe a professional and/or clinical practice issue a new PMHNP will need to consider and address with the certification, licensure, credentialing, or relocation process.

Develop a checklist for passing the national certification exam, including a detailed timeline that includes academic preparation (study plan), registration, financial preparation, etc.

By Day 7

Submit
by Day 7 of Week 4.

Making Connections

This week, you developed your own personal format for initial interviews of mental health clients. You also explored the restrictions and limitations for practice as a PMHNP in your home state and created a plan for passing the national certification exam. NURS 6670 Interview Format Discussion & Certification Plan Practicum Journal Entry.

Next week, you will become “captain of the ship” as you take full responsibility for a client with a depressive disorder by recommending psychopharmacologic treatment and psychotherapy, identifying medical management needs and community support, and recommending follow-up plans. You will also explore how to obtain a DEA license and the responsibilities for safe prescribing and prescription monitoring. NURS 6670 Interview Format Discussion & Certification Plan Practicum Journal Entry.

Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam

Walden has selected the Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam to provide you with an opportunity to take practice exams and complete sample test questions. While passing your certification exam is not guaranteed, FHEA suggests that a score of 85% or higher is predictive of success on your NP board examination. The FHEA PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam is used in this course as an assessment in Week 3. Each exam is worth 100 points and 10% of your grade. NURS 6670 Interview Format Discussion & Certification Plan Practicum Journal Entry.

 

NURS_6670_Week1_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. NURS 6670 Interview Format Discussion & Certification Plan Practicum Journal Entry.

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

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 Interview Format Discussion & Certification Plan Practicum Journal Entry.

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 Interview Format Discussion & Certification Plan Practicum Journal Entry.

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

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 Interview Format Discussion & Certification Plan Practicum Journal Entry.

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 Interview Format Discussion & Certification Plan Practicum Journal Entry

Write a 750-1000 word analysis of “Case Study: Fetal Abnormality.” Be sure to address the following questions:

Which theory or theories are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria,  and Dr. Wilson to determine the moral status of the fetus? Explain.

How does the theory determine or influence each of their recommendation for action?

What theory do you agree with? How would that theory determine or influence the recommendation for action?

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

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to  beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for  successful completion. Case Study: Fetal Abnormality.

NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus

Student Support and Calendar Information

So you have all key information available to you off-line, it is highly recommended that you print the following items for your reference:

This Syllabus, including the Course Schedule that is linked on this page as a PDF

Course Calendar

Student Support

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Credit Hours

5 credits (3 didactic and 2 practicum credits)

Walden University assigns credit hours based on the number and type of assignments that enable students to achieve the course learning objectives. In general, each semester credit equals about 42 hours of total student work and each quarter credit equals about 28 hours of total student work. This time requirement represents an approximate average for undergraduate work and the minimum expectations for graduate work. The number and kind of activities estimated to fulfill time requirements will vary by degree level and student learning style, and by student familiarity with the delivery method and course content. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

Course Description

Continuing from the lifespan approach, the learner in this final course for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) focuses on psychiatric mental health issues that occur in adults and older adults. Selection of assessment approaches for the adult and older adult as well as differential diagnosis, application of diagnostic criteria, appropriate diagnostic testing, and diagnostic case formulation will be undertaken. The learner will use both psychotherapeutic approaches coupled with psychopharmacologic approaches to treat common psychiatric mental health conditions of adults and older adults. Through these practicum experiences, learners will focus on the application of didactic concepts to patient care situations. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

Course Prerequisites

NURS 6630: Psychopharmacologic Approaches to Treatment of Psychopathology

NURS 6640: Psychotherapy With Individuals

NURS 6650: Psychotherapy With Groups

NURS 6660: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Role 1: Child and Adolescent

Course Outcomes

Evaluate clients using comprehensive integrated psychiatric assessments in adults and older adults

Apply appropriate diagnostic criteria to psychiatric and mental health disorders in adults and older adults

Evaluate efficacy of treatment approaches to psychiatric and mental health disorders in adults and older adults

Apply strategies for engaging in professional practice for PMHNP

Implement evidence-based treatment approaches for psychiatric and mental health disorders in adults and older adults. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

Assess knowledge of concepts and principles related to treatment of psychiatric and mental health disorders in adults and older adults

To access the Alignment Chart for this course, please click on the following link:

Document:
NURS 6670 Alignment Chart (PDF)

Course Materials

The process for receiving course texts and materials varies by program. Review the information below to make sure you have all course texts and materials before the term starts.

If your course texts and materials are being provided to you by Walden University as part of your course tuition
, you should have received the items noted below. When you receive your package, make sure that all required course texts and materials have been included. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

If you are required to purchase materials for this course
, please visit the university bookstore via your Walden student portal to ensure you are obtaining the correct version of any course texts and materials noted below. When you receive your package, make sure that all required course texts and materials have been included.

For missing, incorrect, or damaged materials, please contact the Student Support Team. Contact information for the Student Support Team can be located in the
Student Support
area of the course navigation menu.

Course Text

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.

Note:
While only the print edition of this book is referenced here, electronic versions also may be available and may be acceptable for use in this course.

Other readings (journal articles, websites, book excerpts, etc.) are assigned throughout the course and may be found within each week and within the Course Schedule. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

Course Readings List

The Course Readings List contains all of the required Walden Library resources for this course. Please click on the following link to access the list:

NURS 6670 Course Readings List

Media

Assigned course media elements may be found in one or more weeks of the course and are available via a streaming media player or a hyperlink to the individual item.

Course Assignments

Online Discussion and Clinical Supervision

The exchange of ideas between colleagues engaged in scholarly inquiry is a key aspect of graduate-level learning and is a requisite activity in this course.

Requirements:
You are expected to participate
at least two
separate days a week in the weekly Discussion area. Discussion topics/questions are provided in the Discussion area. In addition, you are expected to respond to your fellow students’ postings. To count as participation, responses need to be thoughtful; that is, they must refer to the week’s readings, relevant issues in the news, information obtained from other sources, and/or ideas expressed in other class members’ postings. Where appropriate, you should use references to support your position. The Discussion questions require a response to one other student’s posting; it should be no more than two paragraphs long. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

All Discussion postings need to be made in each week’s
Discussion
area of the course, unless otherwise stated. Please do not e-mail postings to the Instructor or other students. Refer to the
Discussion
area for specific instructions.

Discussions will be graded according to the Discussion Rubric found in the
Course Information
area.

Assignments and Projects

An Assignment or Project often is a writing assignment submitted to the Instructor for evaluation. Complete Assignment or Project directions are in the
Assignments or Projects
areas, including how and where to submit the Assignment or Project and the due date.

Please note that you should keep copies of your Assignments and Projects on your computer in case of any technical difficulties.

Information on scholarly writing may be found in the APA manual and at the Walden Writing Center website. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

Please refer to the APA Guide or visit the Walden University Online Writing Center at

Writing Center

Walden University expects you to act with integrity and honesty in your academic courses. Refer to the
Guidelines and Policies
and
Academic Integrity
areas for more details.

Check the
Course Information
area for any rubrics relating to the Assignments and Projects.

Practicum Activities

The practicum experience in this course will assist your transition from the role of learner to that of scholar-practitioner. To achieve this transition, you will engage in a relationship with a clinical instructor and preceptor, focusing on roles and role functions and the achievement of individualized learning objectives. The primary objective of your practicum is to provide you with the basic skills necessary to serve as a mid-level provider of primary care to selected populations and prepare you to take the appropriate national certification exam. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

The practicum component of the course will be graded as Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory. In order to pass the course, you must earn a grade of Satisfactory on all required practicum activities including journal entries and time logs.

At the end of the course, you must also ensure that your practicum preceptor submits an online evaluation of your performance. You will also complete an online evaluation of your practicum experience at the end of the course. These evaluations will not only provide information about the progress of individual students, but also help program leadership to continuously work on the course review and improvements. You will receive an Incomplete (I) as a grade if any of the above evaluations are not received by the posted deadlines.

Time Logs:
Students are required to keep a log of the time spent related to their practicum experience and enter every patient they see each day. Students can access their time log from the Welcome Page in their Meditrek account. Students will track time individually for each patient they work with. Students are required to continuously input their hours throughout the term. Logs are reviewed by instructors in Weeks 4, 7, and 10. Please print and keep your completed Meditrek Log at the end of your clinical experiences for future use as a component of your portfolio.

Grading Criteria and Total Components of a Grade

Course grades will be based on participation (postings) and completion of assignments as listed below.

Note:
All assignments must be completed to pass the course.

Grading Scale

Letter grades will be assigned as follows:

90%–100% = A

80%–89% = B

70%–79% = C

70% or below = F

Please see below for the policy on Incomplete (I) grades.

Course Evaluation and Grading

Important Note:
This course contains weighted grading. Assignments are weighted differently depending on their type. The total points achieved for each assignment will be weighted based on the percentage values noted in the
Weighted Total (%)
column of the table that follows. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

 

Week

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

Total Points

% of Grade

Discussions (100 pts each)

X

X

X

X

X

X

600

15%

Clinical Supervision

X

S/U

Assignments (100 pts each)

X

X

X

X

X

500

15%

Exams (75 pts each)

X

X

150

50%

Board Vitals (20 pts each)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

200

10%

Fitzgerald Exam (100 pts)

X

100

10%

Practicum Journal Entries

X

X

X

X

X

X

S/U

Decision Trees

X

X

X

S/U

Total

1550

100%

Feedback Schedule

The Instructor will log into the course at least 3–4 times during the week to monitor the weekly
Discussion
area. Feedback will be provided via the
Discussion
area and/or the
Announcements
page. Requests for more specific feedback may be made in the
Discussion
area or in the
Contact the Instructor
thread.

The Instructor will respond to at least one main post each week but will usually not respond to all posts.

Timely Review and Return of Student Work
. As a guideline, faculty members are expected to review and return graded student work for all coursework within 10 calendar days.

Each Instructor has a unique way of providing feedback. If you think that you are not getting enough feedback, you are strongly encouraged to contact your Instructor and ask for more. Contact information for your Instructor can be found under the
Contact the Instructor
area. For more information on Instructor feedback, go to the Faculty Accessibility section of Faculty and Student Guidelines for Online Courses, located in the
Guidelines and Policies
area. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

Preferred Methods for Delivering Assignments

Submitting Course Postings to the Weekly Discussion Areas

Be sure that you post to the correct Discussion area each week. Do not e-mail postings to the Instructor. For all initial Discussion postings, make sure that the first sentence of your posting reads Main Question Post. For your responses to others’ postings, make sure that the first sentence of your response reads Response. These actions will ensure easily identifiable subject lines for your postings and responses.

Submitting Assignments and Projects

Assignments and Projects are submitted according to the instructions in the Assignments or Projects areas and are named according to the week in which the Assignment or Project is submitted. Directions for naming each Assignment or Project are included in each week’s Assignment or Project area.

E-mailing Your Instructor

When e-mailing the Instructor, please use the following heading for your e-mail subject line: last name + your first initial + course number (e.g., RideSNURS6640) so that your Instructor will recognize and read your e-mail. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

Policies on Late Assignments

Discussion and Assignment Postings

No credit will be given for Discussion and Assignment postings made after the week in which they are due unless prior arrangements are made with the Instructor. Exceptions will be made only for those rare situations that legitimately prevent a student from posting on time. Points will be deducted from late postings.

Assignments

Assignments are due by
Day 7
of the week in which they are assigned unless otherwise noted. Failure to meet the deadline without prior approval will result in at least a 3-point deduction per day. Any Assignment submitted after
Day 4
of the week following that in which it is assigned will receive zero points. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

Keeping Your Coursework

You will have access to the course and your coursework from the course start date until 60 days after the course ends. After this time, you will no longer be able to access the course or related materials.
For this reason, we strongly recommend that you retain copies of your completed assignments and any documents you wish to keep
. The University is not responsible for lost or missing coursework.

Instructor Feedback Schedule

The Instructor will log in to the course during the week to monitor the weekly Discussion area. Feedback will be provided via the comments in the My Grades area, the Discussion area, and/or the Announcements page.

You can expect your weekly assignment grades to be posted within 10 calendar days of a due date. Instructor feedback and explanation are provided whenever full credit is not achieved. Depending on the nature of the feedback, Instructor responses may be posted to the Discussion area or included in the My Grades area. The goal of your Instructor is to act as a discussion and learning facilitator rather than a lecturer. The Instructor will not respond to every posting by every individual, so please feel free to ask your Instructor if you would like some personal feedback on a particular assignment posting or any time you have any questions regarding your assignments or your grade. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

Classroom Participation

In accordance with U.S. Department of Education guidance regarding class participation, Walden University requires that all students submit at least one of their required Week 1 assignments (which includes posting to the Discussion Board) within each course(s) during the first 7 calendar days of class. For courses with two-week units, posting to the Discussion Board by Day 7 meets this requirement. The first calendar day of class is the official start date of the course as posted on your myWalden academic page.

Assignments submitted prior to the official start date
will not
count toward your participation.

Financial Aid cannot be released without class participation as defined above.

Students who
are taking their first class with Walden
and do not submit at least one of their required Week 1 assignments (or at least one Discussion post) by the end of the 7th day will be administratively withdrawn from the university. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

Students who have already taken and successfully completed
at least one
or more class(es) with Walden, and who
do not participate
within the first 7 days, will be dropped from that class.

If you have any questions about your assignments, or you are unable to complete your assignments, please contact your Faculty Member. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

Checklist

The weekly course checklist below outlines the assignments due for the course.

For full assignment details and directions, refer to each week of the course. All assignments are due by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time (MT) on the day assigned (which is 1:59 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) the next day). The time stamp in the classroom will reflect Eastern Time (ET), regardless of your time zone. As long as your submission time stamp is no later than 1:59 a.m. Eastern Time (ET), you have submitted on time. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

To view the Course Calendar:

Course Calendar

To View a Printable Course Schedule

For full assignment details and directions, refer to each week of the course.

Click on the
NURS 6670 Course Schedule (PDF)
link to access the Course Schedule.

Document:
NURS 6670 Course Schedule (PDF)

Checklist

Module

Assignment

Title

Week 1

Psychiatric Assessment of the Adult and Older Adult

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Required Media

Optional Resources

Discussion

Interview Format. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

Assignments

Week 1 Practicum Journal Entry: Certification Plan

Week 2

Depressive Disorders

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Required Media

Optional Resources

Assignments

“Captain of the Ship” Project – Depressive Disorder

Week 2 Practicum Journal: Safe Prescribing

Board Vitals

Week 3

Personality Disorders

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Required Media

Optional Resources

Discussion

Treatment of Personality Disorders

Assignments

Decision Tree

Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) PMHNP 150 University Exit Comprehensive Exam

Board Vitals

Week 4

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Required Media

Optional Resources

Discussion

Clinical Supervision – Kaltura

Assignments

Week 1 Practicum Journal Entry: Certification Plan

Week 2 Practicum Journal: Safe Prescribing

Week 3 Practicum Journal: Decision Tree

Board Vitals. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

Week 5

Bipolar Disorders

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Required Media

Optional Resources

Assignments

“Captain of the Ship” Project – Bipolar Disorders

FHEA Exam Follow-up

Practicum: Decision Tree

Board Vitals

Week 6

Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Related Disorders

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Required Media

Optional Resources

Discussion

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Assignments

Midterm Exam

Week 6 Practicum Journal: Reimbursement Rates

Board Vitals

Week 7

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Required Media

Optional Resources

Assignments

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

Week 7 Practicum Journal: Checkpoint for Certification Plan

Week 5 Practicum: Decision Tree

Week 6 Practicum Journal – Reimbursement Rates

Board Vitals. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

Week 8

Neurocognitive Disorders

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Required Media

Optional Resources

Discussion

Treatment of Neurocognitive Disorders

Assignments

Practicum: Decision Tree

Board Vitals

Week 9

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Required Media

Assignments

“Captain of the Ship” Project – Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Week 9 Practicum Journal: State Practice Agreements

Board Vitals

Week 10

Sleep/Wake Disorders and Parasomnias

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Required Media

Optional Resources

Discussion

Treatment of Sleep/Wake Disorders

Assignments

Week 10 Practicum Journal: Checkpoint for Certification Plan. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.

Week 8 Practicum: Decision Tree

Week 9 Practicum Journal: State Practice Agreements

Board Vitals

Week 11

Gender Dysphoria, Paraphilic Disorders, and Sexual Dysfunction

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Required Media

Discussion

Assessment and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria, Paraphilic Disorders, and Sexual Dysfunction

Assignments

Final Exam

Board Vitals. NURS 6670 PMH NP Role II: Adult-Syllabus.