PRAC – 6665 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Care Across the Lifespan I Practicum Week 1: Competencies of Advanced Nursing Practice What do I have to do? When do I have to do it? Review your Learning Resources. Days 1–7 Assignment 1: Practicum Site Information Submit Assignment 1 by Day 2. Assignment 2: Clinical Skills […]

Primary Care NP Role vs. APN Roles Compare the primary care NP role with other APN roles. What are the similarities among the roles, what are the differences, and how would you communicate the role to a healthcare provider and a consumer? Submission Instructions: post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in […]

PRAC-6640-35 Practicum Week 2 This week, as you continue your Practicum, you will develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy and explore legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric disorders. Learning Resources Optional Resources Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (2nd ed.). New […]

PRAC-6640-35 Practicum Week 1 This week, you begin preparing for your practicum experience by verifying your practicum preceptor and site information and beginning your first Practicum Journal. Learning Resources Required Media – Library Resource Sommers-Flanagan, J., & Sommers-Flanagan, R. (2012). Clinical interview: Intake, assessment, & therapeutic alliance [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net. Required Readings […]

PRAC – 6665 Week 7: Focused SOAP Note and Patient Case Presentation What do I have to do? When do I have to do it? Review your Learning Resources. Days 1–7 Assignment 1: Clinical Hour and Patient Logs Record your clinical hours and patient encounters in Meditrek by Day 7. Assignment 2: Focused SOAP Note […]

PRAC – 6665 Week 6: Eating, Sleeping, and Elimination Disorders What do I have to do? When do I have to do it? Review your Learning Resources. Days 1–7 Assignment 1: Clinical Hour and Patient Logs Record your clinical hours and patient encounters in Meditrek by Day 7. Introduction You are at the halfway point […]

PRAC – 6665 Week 4: Mood Disorders Across the Lifespan Mood disorders, also known as affective disorders, are a group of mental health conditions characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and/or loss of interest in activities. These disorders can occur across the lifespan, affecting individuals of all ages, from children to older adults. Major […]

Benchmark – Evidence-Based Practice Proposal Project: Framework or Model for Change. Assessment Description Applying a model or framework for change ensures that a process is in place to guide the efforts for change. In 500-750 words, discuss the model or framework you will use to implement your evidence-based practice proposal project. You will use the […]

NR565 Week 1 Discussion & Assignment Building A Community Discussion The purpose of this assignment is to introduce yourself to your peers and faculty. Online courses can seem impersonal. One way to build community is to become better acquainted. This introduction discussion will help to build a learning community. The initial posting to the graded […]

PRAC – 6650 Psychotherapy With Groups and Families Psychotherapy with groups and families involves providing therapy to multiple people at the same time, rather than just one individual. This can include therapy sessions with a couple, a family, or a group of people who may be experiencing similar issues. In group therapy, individuals come together […]