PRAC 6635 Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form
| Desired Clinical Skills for
Students to Achieve |
Confident (Can complete independently) | Mostly confident (Can complete with supervision) | Beginning (Have performed with supervision or need supervision
to feel confident) |
New (Have never performed or does not apply) |
| Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation skills in: | ||||
| Recognizing clinical signs and
symptoms of psychiatric illness |
X | |||
| Differentiating between pathophysiological and psychopathological conditions | X | |||
| Performing and interpreting a comprehensive and/or interval history and physical examination (including laboratory and diagnostic
studies) |
X | |||
| Performing and interpreting a mental status examination | x | |||
| Performing and interpreting a psychosocial assessment and family psychiatric history | X | |||
| Performing and interpreting a
functional assessment (activities of daily living, occupational, social, leisure, educational). |
X | |||
| Diagnostic reasoning skill in: | ||||
| Demonstrate knowledge of psychopathology of mental illnesses through discussion for different age groups and mental illnesses | X | |||
| Developing and prioritizing a differential diagnoses list | X | |||
| Formulating diagnoses according to DSM 5 based on assessment data | X | |||
| Differentiating between normal/abnormal age-related physiological and | X |
| psychological symptoms/changes | ||||
| Psychotherapeutic Treatment Planning: | ||||
| Provide psychoeducation to individuals and/or any caregivers | X | |||
| Promote health and disease prevention techniques | X | |||
| Self Assessment skill: | ||||
| Develop SMART goals for practicum experiences | X | |||
| Evaluating outcomes of practicum goals and modify plan as necessary | X | |||
| Documenting and reflecting on learning experiences | X | |||
| Professional skills: | ||||
| Maintains professional boundaries and therapeutic relationship with clients and staff | X | |||
| Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve clinical practice in mental health settings | X | |||
| Identifies ethical and legal dilemmas with possible resolutions | X | |||
| Demonstrates nonjudgmental practice approach and empathy | X | |||
| Practices within scope of practice | X | |||
| Selecting and implementing appropriate screening instrument(s) and interpreting results: | ||||
| Demonstrates selecting the correct screening instrument appropriate for the clinical situation | X | |||
| Implements the screening instrument efficiently and effectively with the clients | X | |||
| Interprets results for screening instruments | X | |||
| accurately | ||||
| Identifies the need to refer to another specialty provider when applicable | X | |||
| Accurately documents recommendations for psychiatric consultations when applicable | X |
Summary of strengths:
Empathy is one of my greatest strengths and is one of the most needed skills in the nursing field. I intended to utilize this skill alongside an active listening skill to give the utmost care the patient deserves. Also, as an NP student, I understand the need to seek help from my preceptor when needed and demonstrate professionalism at all times as I work towards being a competent clinician.
| 1 Goal I will be able to recognize specific signs and symptoms associated with certain mental health issues by the end of this quarter
a. objective: I will be able to list up to 10 potential diagnoses with their reasons at the end of this quarter b. Objective: I will be able to confidently put together a list of potential diagnoses for each client by the end of the quarter |
Opportunities for growth:
Some of the areas I’m looking for growth in the next ten weeks of the practicum will include working with my preceptor and other treatment teams in learning the prominent signs and symptoms of psychiatric diagnosis and Indications for prescribing specific medications for mental health patients. I would also love to know more about handling and addressing the group and family dynamics and individual personalities.
Now, write three to four (3–4) possible goals and objectives for this practicum experience. Ensure that they follow the SMART Strategy, as described in the Learning Resources.
| c. Objective: I will observe and have my preceptor explain to me how the Patient’s potential diagnoses are chosen and concluded
Goal: My goal is to work with my preceptor and the rest of the treatment team for the best outcome for the patient’s health in this quarter a. Objective: To assess and reassess the patients as needed for a positive outcome. b. Objective: To modify patient’s treatment as needed for a positive result c. Objective: To assess the patient’s reaction to care appropriately and make a choice on how to alter the care by using the pt’s information Goal: My goal is to improve my communication skill and increase my attentiveness to the patient’s concerns by the end of semester. a. Objective: I will watch my preceptor’s way of communication with the patient. b. Objective: I will ask questions from my preceptor and the treatment team. c. Objective: I will relate with the patient as much as possible on my clinical days. |
Date: 03/05/22
Course/Section: NRNP 6635/6640
