NRNP 6675 Week 2 Assignment 2 Study Plan Paper

NRNP 6675 Week 2 Assignment 2 Study Plan Paper

NRNP 6675 Week 2 Assignment 2 Study Plan Paper

A study plan is a summary of the requirements of a specific course that indicates when a student will study the planned subjects. It defines the methodology that the student will apply in preparing and planning, and the problems faced in each subject by an individual. It is crucial for PMHNP students preparing for their certification exams to create a study plan to help them increase their productivity and to study more effectively for success in the exams (Coppa & Winchester, 2020). Besides, a study plan helps to reduce stress and panic that occurs when the PMHNP student has to study a wide range of topics within a short time. The purpose of this paper is to refine my study plan by identifying areas of strength and weaknesses, the study goals, and the resources that will be used to achieve the study goals and tasks.

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Current Strengths and Opportunities for Improvement

The strengths identified are in the domains of Scientific Knowledge, Psychotherapy and Related Theories, and Ethical and Legal Principles. Under Scientific Knowledge, I am well-versed in advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, psychopharmacology, neurodevelopment, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and psychogenomics. In addition, under the domain of psychotherapy and related theories, I have adequate knowledge of psychotherapy principles, change, developmental, and family theories. Besides, I can apply ethical knowledge to develop and manage therapeutic alliances through creating empathy and boundaries, facilitating psychotherapy, and using the trauma-informed approach. Furthermore, in the domain of ethical and legal principles, I can apply ethics in clinical decision-making and can participate in patient advocacy. 

            Nonetheless, I identified some areas of opportunities that I need to improve on over this academic quarter. The areas of opportunities are under the domains Advanced Practice Skills and Diagnosis and Treatment, which happen to take the highest percentage of the exam. Under Advanced Practice Skills, I need to improve on my skills in clinical interviewing, conducting mental status exams, substance use, and mental health screening tool selection and interpretation, and managing psychiatric emergencies. Additionally, I need to work on polishing various skills under-diagnosis and treatment like selection and interpretation of diagnostic and laboratory tests, developing diagnostic impressions,  making differential diagnoses, and selecting and monitoring psycho-pharmacotherapeutic and pharmacotherapeutic interventions.

Study Plan

SMART Goals

1. By the end of week one, I will have gathered PMHNP exam study resources and review materials.

I will attain this by visiting the ANCC website since it offers the official exam review materials that help PMHNP students to understand the content and the structure of the exam (Coppa & Winchester, 2020). The materials also provide practice questions that allow students to become comfortable with its format.

2. By the end of week two, I will have formed a study group with four other PMHNP students.

The study group meetings will be at least twice a week where we will identify topics that we need to improve and revise them throughout the exam preparation period. In addition, we will revise past exam questions to test our understanding of the content.

3. By the end of week 12, I will have taken at least four exam review courses.

Taking a review course will be a great way to assess my knowledge of the test content and identify other areas of weakness.

4. By the end of week 12, I will have attended at least three educational seminars and webinars for PMHNP exam preparation.

Educational seminars and webinars are vital in improving PMHNP students’ understanding of the exam content and helping them prepare for the certification exam (Gravel, 2018). I will attain this goal by checking the websites of PMHNP professional nursing organizations for upcoming seminars and webinars and registering to attend. 

Study Plan

Week	Topics	Measuring Progress
1-2	Scientific Foundations for APN Advanced Practice Skills Psychotherapy theories	Past exam papers review   ANCC Practice Questions
3-4	Diagnosis and Treatment Ethical and Legal Principles	Past exam papers review   Flashcards
5-6	Diagnosis and Treatment Psychotherapy theories Advanced Practice Skills	ANCC Practice Questions Flashcards
7-8	Ethical and Legal Principles Advanced Practice Skills	Past exam papers review   Flashcards
9-10	Diagnosis and Treatment Scientific Foundations	Past exam papers review   Flashcards
11-12	Advanced Practice Skills Psychotherapy theories Scientific Foundations	ANCC Practice Questions Flashcards

Resources

            Resources that will be used in the exam preparation will include textbooks, PMHNP Board Review questions, the nursing certification review manual, PMHNP Exam Secrets Study Guide, and the PMHNP Exam Flashcards. The board review questions and Exam Secrets Study Guide have a similar format to the PMHNP certification exam and will thus be valuable in revision as they serve as a guide for the exam (Tankimovich, 2022). Besides, the certification review manual has a clinical reference tool, which is valuable in preparing for the certification examination. Past certification exams will also be valuable resources in gauging my understanding of the course content and assessing if I have improved my weak areas. Course textbooks will be used as references in various topics like pathophysiology, treatment ethical practice, and pharmacotherapeutics (Tankimovich, 2022). The textbooks can be found in the library, where I will also get past exam papers. Furthermore, flashcards will be valuable resources in gauging my understanding of the exam content and exam preparedness.

Conclusion

Adequate preparation for the PMHNP national licensure exam is crucial for any NP student. A study plan is important in helping the student to plan how to revise all the course content within a short period and allocate more time to areas of weakness. My strengths fall in the domains of scientific knowledge, psychotherapy and related theories, and ethical and legal principles, while my weaknesses are in advanced practice skills and diagnosis and treatment. I seek to join a study group, take exam review courses, and attend seminars and webinars for PMHNP exam preparation, which will help me to adequately prepare for the PMHNP exam.

References

Coppa, D., & Winchester, S. B. (2020). Diagnostic readiness tests: Preparing nurse practitioner students for national certification examinations. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 32(1), 52-59. https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000191

Gravel, T. L. (2018). Predicting Certification Success for the Family Nurse Practitioner.

Tankimovich, M. (2022). Family Nurse Practitioner Students and Diagnostic Readiness Tests: Performances and Perceptions. Nursing Education Perspectives, 43(3), 190-192. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000785

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Assignment 2: Study Plan

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Can you imagine an athlete deciding to run a marathon without training for the event? Most ambitious people who have set this goal will follow a specific training plan that will allow them to feel confident and prepared on the big day. Similarly, if you want to feel confident and prepared for your certification exam, you should create and follow a plan that will thoroughly prepare you for success.

In this Assignment, you will review the study plan that you developed in NRNP 6665, and revise your plan as necessary, which will serve as the road map for you to follow to attain your certification.
To Prepare
Reflect on the study plan you created in NRNP 6665. Did you accomplish your SMART goals? What areas of focus still present opportunities for growth?
The Assignment
Revise your study plan summarizing your current strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Develop 3–4 new SMART goals for this quarter and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal. Include a timetable for accomplishing them and a description of how you will measure your progress.
Describe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, mnemonics and other mental strategies, and print or online resources you could use to study.
By Day 7 of Week 2
Submit your study plan.

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90%–100% Good

80%–89% Fair

70%–79% Poor

0%–69%
Revise your study plan, summarizing your current strengths and opportunities for improvement. 23 (23%) – 25 (25%)
The response provides an accurate, clear, and complete summary of both current strengths and opportunities for improvement. 20 (20%) – 22 (22%)
The response provides an accurate summary of both current strengths and opportunities for improvement. 18 (18%) – 19 (19%)
The response provides a somewhat vague and/or inaccurate summary of both current strengths and opportunities for improvement. 0 (0%) – 17 (17%)
A summary of both the current strengths and opportunities for improvement are incomplete or missing.
Develop 3-4 new SMART goals for this quarter and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal. Include a timetable for accomplishing them and a description of how you will measure your progress. 27 (27%) – 30 (30%)
The response provides 3-4 new clear and appropriate SMART goals for the study plan, including tasks to complete to accomplish each goal. A clear timeline is provided for the study plan as well as a description of how progress toward goal completion will be measured. 24 (24%) – 26 (26%)
The response provides 3-4 new appropriate SMART goals and objectives for the practicum experience. Appropriate tasks, timeline, and description of how progress will be measured are provided. 21 (21%) – 23 (23%)
The response provides 3-4 somewhat vague or general goals for the study plan. Tasks, timeline, and description of how progress toward goals will be measured are vague or somewhat inappropriate. 0 (0%) – 20 (20%)
The response provides 3-4 unclear or inappropriate goals for the study plan, or goals are missing. Tasks, timeline, and a description for how progress will be measured are incomplete or missing.
Describe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, mnemonics and other mental strategies, and print or online resources you could use to study. 27 (27%) – 30 (30%)
The response provides a clear description of appropriate resources to support the study plan that are tailored to individual need. 24 (24%) – 26 (26%)
The response provides a description of appropriate resources to support the study plan that are somewhat tailored to individual need. 21 (21%) – 23 (23%)
The response provides a description of general resources that are not tailored to individual need. 0 (0%) – 20 (20%)
The response provides a description of inappropriate resources to support the study plan, or the description of resources is vague or missing.
Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:

Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.

Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet are brief and not descriptive. 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.

Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic. 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity <60% of the time.

Purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion were not provided.
Written Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards:

Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Contains 1-2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains 3-4 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Contains five or more grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding
Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for parenthetical/in-text citations and reference list. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct APA format with no errors 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Contains 1-2 APA format errors 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains 3-4 APA format errors 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Contains five or more APA format errors
Total Points: 100
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