06 Jun Clinical Skills Self-Assessment for Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum
PRAC 6635 Clinical Skills Self-Assessment for Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum
Dr. Michael Burke
November 30,2021
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 psychological symptoms/changes x
Psychotherapeutic Treatment Planning: x
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 multi-disciplinary teams to improve clinical practice in mental health settings x
Identifies ethical and legal dilemmas with possible resolutions x
Demonstrates non-judgmental 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 accurately x
Identifies the need to refer to another specialty provider when applicable x
Accurately documents recommendations for psychiatric consultations when applicable x
Summary of strengths:
Acquiring knowledge is my greatest affirmation. I comprehend my influence and as such recognized I have to set limits with my patients and coworkers. As a result of my nursing foundation and moral up bringing I have the propensity of not running to conclusion in my daily life and as a result its not demanding to use this assert in my professional environment. Been able to acknowledge my meekness is also one of my strengths. Especially when the ultimate health decision for others well-being is delegated to me it is important to know the limit of my expertise and to seek help immediately when needed.
Opportunities for growth:
In general medicine as well as mental health the assessment and proper diagnosis is prime, so working closely with the MD, all members of the treatment team during the next 10 to 11 weeks will grant me the appropriate occasion to advance with this skill. It will be very captivating to know how grasp group and family high- power at the same time still be able to direct individuals’ personalities and affair.
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.
1. Goal: At the end of my clinical rotation I anticipate to be able to assessed patient with different varieties of mental health conditions
a. Objective: Capable to perform an extensive mental health examination
b. Objective: Capable to utilize logical testing skills
c. Objective: Begin a solid foundation on my professional skills.
2. Goal: Base on my practicum requirement I desire to be able to relate signs and symptoms corresponding to mental health disease with each patient I encounter during practicum session.
a. Objective: Proficient in overall psychiatric evaluation
b. Objective: Proficient in logical testing
c. Objective: Professional competences
3. Goal: During daily individual psychiatric assessment with my preceptor, we sketch a good treatment plan as a team.
a. Objective: Evaluate the patient response to care correctly and modify plan of care based on information received.
b. Objective: Assessed and improve the patient well -being by titrating medication and involving social worker for other services.
c. Objective: Adjust treatment base on individual patient plan of care
4. Goal:
a. Objective:
b. Objective:
c. Objective:
Signature: Isabella Ngedzeyeem
Date: December 2, 2021
Course/Section: NURS 6635
