JOURNAL ENTRY
Critical reflection on your growth and development during your practicum experience in a clinical setting helps you identify opportunities for improvement in your clinical skills, while also recognizing your strengths and successes.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Use this Journal to reflect on your clinical strengths and opportunities for improvement, the progress you made, and what insights you will carry forward into your next practicum.
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· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
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·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
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Communicating and Feedback
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· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
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In 450–500 words, address the following:
·.
·?
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
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Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
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·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
In 450–500 words, address the following:
·.
·?
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
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·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
In 450–500 words, address the following:
·.
·?
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
In 450–500 words, address the following:
·.
·?
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
In 450–500 words, address the following:
·.
·?
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
In 450–500 words, address the following:
·.
·?
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
In 450–500 words, address the following:
·.
·?
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
In 450–500 words, address the following:
·.
·?
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
In 450–500 words, address the following:
·.
·?
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
In 450–500 words, address the following:
·.
·?
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
In 450–500 words, address the following:
·.
·?
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
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·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
In 450–500 words, address the following:
·.
·?
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
In 450–500 words, address the following:
·.
·?
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
In 450–500 words, address the following:
·.
·?
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
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In 450–500 words, address the following:
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·?
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
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Communicating and Feedback
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· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
In 450–500 words, address the following:
·.
·?
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
Communicating and Feedback
·!– /wp:paragraph –>
· Answer these questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your
·
·;Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
PRAC_6675_Week11_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Content Reflection
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Reflection demonstrates a high level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Insightful and relevant connections are made through contextual explanations and examples.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Reflection demonstrates moderate level of critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Reflection demonstrates minimal critical thinking in applying and integrating key course concepts and theories from readings, lectures, and/or experiences. Minimal connections are made through explanations and/or examples.
34 to >0 pts
Poor
Reflection lacks critical thinking. Superficial connections are made with key course concepts and resources, and/or assignments.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssimilation and Synthesis: Personal Growth
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses solid evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates substantial personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences, well-developed insights, and significant depth in awareness and challenges. Synthesizes current experience into future implications.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Expresses moderate evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences, insights, and challenges. There is mention of the future implications of student’s current experience.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Expresses minimal evidence of reflection on own work. Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through limited or simplistic inferences made, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed. There is minimal thought of future implications of student’s current experience.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Expresses inadequate evidence of reflection on own work. Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate an impersonal experience. Lacks personal insights, challenges, inferences, and/or future implications are overlooked.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
Well written and clearly organized using standard English; characterized by elements of a strong writing style; and basically free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
Above average writing style and logically organized using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
Average writing style that is sometimes unclear and/or with some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
oor writing style lacking in standard English, clarity, language used, and/or contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs work.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Contains no APA errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains 1–2 APA errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains 3–5 APA errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains more than 5 APA errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay-Solution
Goals and Objectives
During the course, I have made significant progress towards achieving my goals and objectives, as I can now confidently conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. I have conducted over five psychiatric examinations within the 11 weeks and communicated to the preceptor regarding every evaluation. I have also integrated relevant evidence-based materials towards completing these assessments. I have acquired the skills to conduct and interpret psychosocial assessments and gather family psychiatric histories. Embracing evidence-based practice has helped improve my clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure patient care quality and safety (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Additionally, I have equipped myself with the competencies and knowledge to complete diagnosis per DMS-5 criteria for the patients encountered over the 11 weeks. I can rule out a diagnosis by accurately aligning the identified symptoms with the DMS-5 criteria. I can also identify differential diagnoses for disease and comprehensively describe why a specific diagnosis was confirmed or refuted. Conclusively, I have achieved most of my course goals and objectives and intend to continue to meet them to improve my career readiness.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Challenging Patients
I have encountered multiple patients during the practicum. Most were cooperative, except for two problematic patients and one patient who was reluctant to provide vital information to help with the diagnosis for personal reasons. One of the patients thought I was not good enough to provide appropriate care despite me being the only available nurse to take care of him during a busy shift. I was assigned the patient as my preceptor, and other experienced nurses cared for more critical patients. However, the patient felt I was a novice, and it was not respectful and ideal for him to be assigned to me(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). It was detrimental to my confidence, but I understood it is typical in the workplace, particularly for nurse students. I also encountered an aggressive patient who felt we were not quick enough to treat him and threatened to sue us in case something happened to him. The third patient refused to share data needed for a diagnosis for personal reasons. The patient feared that I would judge her on the information she would provide. My preceptor and other experienced providers were resourceful in all three instances. Specifically, they helped convince the patients that every provider at the facility could take care of them, which was uplifting. I also adopted insights from the literature on dealing with problematic patients (Tanoubi et al., 2021; Jackson et al., 2021). If I encounter difficult patients in the future, I intend to use the effective communication skills I have acquired to engage the patients and better manage the situation.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Communicating and Feedback
I have grown tremendously over the 11 weeks and am a better individual and professional. However, there are areas I still need to improve, particularly patient engagement, considering I had issues communicating with several “difficult” patients. I intend to enhance my patient engagement skills and develop therapeutic relationships. To achieve this goal, I will improve my communication skills, physical and psychological endurance, critical thinking skills, empathy and compassion, and technology skills for digital engagement(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay). I intend to seek feedback from my workmates and preceptor regarding my skills and knowledge development progress. I will also use performance appraisals to measure goal and objective achievement and overall progress. I will engage in research and evaluation to acquire the competencies needed to improve my practice experience and capacity to care.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Moreover, I will share my goals and objectives for improvement through informal meetings with my preceptor. I also share a checklist with the preceptor regarding my achievements and performance self-assessments. My preceptor has been integral in my continuous improvement, providing timely and meaningful feedback. Informal feedback was given through typical conversations during practice and patient care, effectively improving my on-the-job skills and knowledge. The preceptor also provided formal feedback through performance appraisal forms, commenting on my progress and what areas I needed to improve.(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
References
Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: A cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Jackson, J. L., Kay, C., Scholcoff, C., Becher, D., & O’Malley, P. G. (2021). Capturing the Complexities of “Difficult” Patient Encounters Using a Structural Equation Model. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(2), 549–551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06013-8(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
Tanoubi, I., Cruz-Panesso, L., & Drolet, P. (2021). The Patient, the Physician, or the Relationship: Who or What Is “Difficult”, Exactly? An Approach for Managing Conflicts between Patients and Physicians. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(23), 12517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312517(Psychiatric evaluations Reflective Journal Essay)
