This week’s discussion is a two-fold discussion. First, explain the role of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner as it relates to the scope of psychotherapy. Second, explain how this week’s discussion aligns with the following APNA standard:

• Standard 5G: Therapeutic Relationship: Psychiatric-mental health registered nurse uses therapeutic relationship as the basis for interactions and the provision of care.

The student must answer the graded discussion with a substantive reply to the graded discussion question(s)/topic(s) posted by the course instructor by Thursday, 11:59 p.m.

Eastern Time. Two scholarly source references are required unless stated otherwise by your professor. The student provides a substantive response to the discussion question or topic on Thursday day and posts at least two additional responses to peers on another day(s). The answers to classmates must be posted by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. We expect each student to participate in the discussion board respectfully.

Please review the rubric before posting to ensure a maximum of points. Here are the categories of the new discussion rubric:

Initial Post relevance to the topic of discussion, applicability, and insight. (20%)

Quality of Written Communication Appropriateness of audience and word choice is specific, purposeful, dynamic, and varied. Grammar, spelling, punctuation. (20%)

Inclusion of APNA standards essentials explored in the discussion and the role-specific competencies as applicable. (10%)

Rigor, currency, and relevance of the scholarly references. (Use articles that are below five years old). (20%)

Peer & Professor Responses. The number of responses and quality of response posts.

(20%)

Timeliness of the initial post and the answers to the peers. (10%)

Discuss how a comprehensive clinical assessment presents a unique opportunity for intervention in the psychotherapeutic context.

The student must answer the graded discussion with a substantive reply to the graded discussion question(s)/topic(s) posted by the course instructor by Thursday, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Two scholarly sources references are required unless stated otherwise by your professor.

The student provides a substantive response to the discussion question or topic on Thursday day and posts a minimum of two additional responses to peers on another day(s). The answers to classmates must be posted by Sunday, 11:59 pm Eastern Time. We expect each student to participate in the discussion board in a respectful manner.

Remember that a new discussion rubric was approved by the professors, committee members, and a majority of the students. Please review the rubric before posting to ensure a maximum of points.

Here are the categories of the new discussion rubric:

Initial Post relevance to the topic of discussion, applicability, and insight. (20%)

Quality of Written Communication Appropriateness of audience and words choice is specific, purposeful, dynamic, and varied. Grammar, spelling, punctuation. (20%)

Inclusion of APNA standards essentials explored in the discussion as well as the role-specific competencies as applicable.(10%)

Rigor, currency,  and relevance of the scholarly references. (Use articles that are below 5 years). (20%)

Peer & Professor Responses. The number of responses, quality of response posts. (20%)

Timeliness of the initial post and the answers to the peers. (10%

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give explanation of your choice of a nursing specialty within the program. Describe any difficulties you had (or are having) in making your choice, and the factors that drove/are driving your decision. Identify at least one professional organization affiliated with your chosen specialty and provide details on becoming a member.

APA format

200-250 words

3 APA reference and 3 in-text citations

This week in our discussion we discuss goals and strategies.

Post an explanation of at least two strategies for including academic activities and accomplishments into your professional development goals. Then, explain how those goals may align with the Walden University emphasis on social change. Be specific and provide examples.

I want to offer you my explanation in advance of where we are going with this discussion. The idea is to have you identify your academic accomplishments and your academic goals (my interpretation: What have you already accomplished academically and what degree are you seeking in graduate school right now??). Then, write about 2 strategies for how to integrate these academic goals (such as achievement of the master’s degree in nursing, (Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner) into your professional goals and Walden’s social change mission (my interpretation: How will you use this degree as a professional? What strategies will you use to go from a graduate of Walden to a practicing PMHNP? What will you do with your degree as a professional AND how does this reflect Walden’s emphasis on social change?).

Take some time in personal reflection around these questions. Consider how the course resources for this week are guiding you to present yourself professionally as you create your own “blueprint for success” and become a “scholar of change”. The readings are exclusively around the eportfolio, but I would rather have you focus on your journey and strategies. Name your professional goals. Name the strategies you will use to achieve those goals (this might include creation of an eportfolio!). Figure out where your goals and Walden’s social change mission intersect.

250 words. APA format. Three APA references and 3 incitation.

What challenges do you expect with the PMHNP role?

What is the role of the Nurse Practitioner in the use of psychotropic medications? What is so important the knowledge of these class of medications?

If you copy and paste references from the course into your assignment, be sure to confirm APA formatting before submitting.