(NR 548 Coursework)
NR 548 Week 2 Discussion: Reflection on Learning
Preparing the Reflection
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the reflection. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.
General Instructions
Reflect on your readiness to practice as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). Guiding questions are provided or you may write about what you felt was most significant to you for the week.
Reflection:
Write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your learning for the week. Address the guiding question or relate the reflection to what you found most significant for the week.
NR-548 Week 2 Discussion
- Select two of the standards below. Summarize the competencies associated with the selected standard.
- Standard 5A: Coordination of Care
- Standard 5B: Health Teaching and Health Promotion
- Standard 5D: Prescriptive Authority
- According to Standard 5A, the PMHNP functions as the single point of accountability for all medical and psychiatric services. Many PMHNPs are employed within psychiatric facilities and may be asked to complete the mental health intake assessment and the admission physical, as well as prescribe and monitor all medications during the inpatient What are the scope of practice implications for PMHNPs providing both physical and mental healthcare, including prescribing considerations?
- Standard 5D states the PMHNP prescribes pharmacologic agents based on current knowledge of pharmacology and physiology. PMHNPs are charged to keep current with evidence-based practice. New medications are frequently developed and released. What strategies will you use to remain current in your knowledge of new psychopharmacologic options for your clients? What resources exist to help you?
- Provide an example of how you would apply each of the selected standards in your future practice.
