The Psychiatric Evaluation and Evidence-Based Rating Scales

Post a brief explanation of three important components of the psychiatric interview and why you consider these elements important. Explain the psychometric properties of the rating scale you were assigned. Explain when it is appropriate to use this rating scale with clients during the psychiatric interview and how the scale is helpful to a nurse practitioner’s … Read more

Peer response

Respond to two of your colleagues by recommending strategies to overcome the challenges your colleagues have identified. Support your recommendation with evidence-based literature and/or your own experiences with clients.

Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation

Assignment  Create a Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Note on the patient presented in the video using the template provided in the Learning Resources. There is also a completed template provided as an exemplar and guide: Include at least five scholarly resources to support your assessment and diagnostic reasoning. Case study: 

Self-Assessment Form

ThePsychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Clinical Skills List and Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form can be used to celebrate your progress throughout your practicum and identify skills gaps. The list covers all necessary skills you should demonstrate during your practicum experiences. Use the PMHNP Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form to complete the following:    Rate yourself according to your … Read more

BIOLOGICAL BASIS AND ETHICAL/LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS OF PSYCHOTHERAPY

Write an explanation of whether psychotherapy has a biological basis. Explain how culture, religion, and socioeconomics might influence one’s perspective on the value of psychotherapy treatments. Describe how legal and ethical considerations for group and family therapy differ from those for individual therapy, and explain how these differences might impact your therapeutic approaches for clients … Read more

Progress Note

WRITING SAMPLE: Using the data collection sheet provided and scenario below, please write a brief progress note including any necessary follow up or information that is needed but not gathered during the visit. SCENARIO: You are meeting with Susie and her CLS/Respite caregiver, Joan, after school at the park in order to provide monitoring of … Read more