PRESCRIBING FOR OLDER ADULTS AND PREGNANT WOMEN
INTRODUCTION The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner assumes probably no greater responsibility than the responsibility of prescribing medications. While someone can be harmed by psychotherapy, the level and intensity of the harm generally does not come to the same level of harm that can occur from improper prescribing. The PMHNP must understand his/her responsibility both […]
Week 9: COMPLEX CASE STUDY PRESENTATION-Participants Discussion
TO PREPARE Please read week 7 presentation SOAP note (file attached), and please respond to the following questions in two different discussions , ½ to 1 page each with at least 2 peer-reviewed references each. Discussion Questions: 1. What are the commonly seen differences in the presentation of anxiety disorder symptoms in older adults and […]
Locate and review the practice agreements in the state in which you plan to practice, identify potential collaboration requirements in your state, and understand the certification and licensing process
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE PLAN – MARYLAND Now that you are in the final course in your program, it is time to turn in earnest to preparing for certification and licensure. You will need to take and pass the national PMHNP certification exam. Once certified, you will then be eligible to apply for licensure as an […]
Mood disorders in children and adolescents – Major Depressive Disorder
INTRODUCTION School and going out with my friends used to be fun, but not anymore. Mom keeps telling me just to go out and have fun, but I don’t see the point of trying. All my friends are better than I am. I keep having these headaches and just feel worthless. I used to get […]
FOCUSED SOAP NOTE AND PATIENT CASE PRESENTATION.
Psychiatric notes are a way to reflect on your practicum experiences and connect the experiences to the learning you gain from your weekly Learning Resources. Focused SOAP notes, such as the ones required in this practicum course, are often used in clinical settings to document patient care. For this Assignment, you will document information about […]