For this assignment, list the parts of a comprehensive mental status examination (MSE) for mental health patients. Give examples of each and describe the significance to the advanced practice nurse.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Mental Exam Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Points
Identification of Main Issues/Problems
Distinguished – 20 points Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.
Excellent – 18 points Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most of the issues/problems.
Fair – 16 points Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of most of the issues/problems.
Poor – 8 points Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding of most of the issues/problems.
20 points
Analysis and Assessment of Issues/Problems
Distinguished – 20 points Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and Assessment of issues/problems.
Excellent – 18 points Presents a thorough analysis and Assessment of most of the issues/problems.
Fair – 16 points Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and Assessment of issues/problems.
Poor – 8 points Presents unacceptable analysis and Assessment of issues/problems.
20 points
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding
Distinguished – 20 points Provides a thorough, competent, and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.
Excellent – 18 points Provides competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
Fair – 16 points Provides competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
Poor – 8 points Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
20 points
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature
Distinguished – 20 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.
Excellent – 18 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
Fair – 16 points Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
Poor – 8 points Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.
20 points
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
Distinguished – 20 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.
Excellent – 18 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
Fair – 16 points Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
Poor – 8 points Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.
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(MSE) for individuals in mental health Discussion 3 (MSE) for individuals in mental health Discussion 3
(MSE) for patients in mental health Discussion 3
List the components of a complete mental status Assessment (MSE) for mental health patients for this assignment. Give examples of each and explain why they are important to the advanced practice nurse.
Rubric for Grading
The grading rubric will be used to grade your assignment.
Rubric for Mental Exams
Criteria
Ratings
Points
Identifying the Major Issues/Problems
Exceptional – 20 points Identify and demonstrate advanced knowledge of the issues/problems.
18 points for excellence Identifies and exhibits a thorough comprehension of the majority of the issues/problems.
16 points for fairness Identifies and exhibits a satisfactory comprehension of the majority of the issues/problems.
8 points for poor performance Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding of most of
