PSY640 Week Two Interactive Assignment: Developing Age-Appropriate Psychoeducational Materials
Part of your role as a psychology professional is to educate the public about the practices of the profession. This week’s interactive assignment will provide you with unique opportunities to try on this expert role while developing a work product that you may be able to use in a professional context.
To prepare yourself for this assignment, place yourself in the role of a psychology professional. Your receptionist tells you that there are very anxious parents on the line who just made an appointment for their child to be tested by you. The child’s parents asked for a recommendation about how to explain to their child what to expect and why the family is coming to see you. Fortunately, you have written several books and psychoeducational materials for different ages and developmental levels to inform new clients about what to expect during their psychological testing appointments.
For your interactive assignment this week, you will develop and present a book to educate children about the psychological testing experience in a developmentally appropriate manner. Be sure to incorporate imagery that will catch the attention of the child along with your story. Your colleagues will then have an opportunity to provide feedback on your book, and you will have the opportunity to evaluate your colleagues’ books as well.
Clearly, the ability to understand concepts is an important accomplishment in learning. However, the ability to break down complex concepts and explain them to different audiences demonstrates deeper learning and is a highly desirable professional skill. I hope you will use this assignment to create a product that you—as a professional—could recommend to parents to educate children in developmentally appropriate ways. If you have access to children, it might be helpful to get their feedback on your book. Have fun!
Detailed version of assignment:
In this interactive assignment, you will create a story for children to educate them about psychological assessment. To begin, select a targeted developmental or reading level pre-K through grade 6. Review the elements required for each section of your storybook below. Visit the Storybird website to familiarize yourself with this technology. You may review the Storybird Quick-Start Guide for additional assistance with using this platform.
Your username will become the professional author name for your book. Therefore, when you register for your Storybird account it is recommended that you use the following format for your username: first initial followed by last name (e.g., JSmith). If you receive a message that your username has been taken, it is recommended you include your middle initial (e.g., JASmith). Do not use Internet handles and/or other unprofessional appearing pseudonyms.
Review the information in Chapter 5 of your textbook corresponding to the assessments appropriate for the age group you selected and review the Mental Health Assessment (2013) article for examples of information provided to the public about psychological testing. You may choose any appropriate title for your story. Be sure to address each of the following questions in your storybook in an age-appropriate manner:

Why is the character in the story being referred for testing?
Who will conduct the assessment?
What is being measured?
How long will testing take?
Who will be present during the assessment process? If not in the room, where will parents and/or guardians be while the character in the story is being tested?
How will the results be used? Who will have access to the results (e.g., medical doctor, family, the court, teachers), and why? This will vary depending on the character and plot in your story.
How will the tests be taken?  
What will be the outcome of the assessment? How will the information be used? How might this information impact the life of the character in your story?

Include content to address any developmentally appropriate fears that individuals of the age group you selected may have. For example, young children commonly associate going to the doctor with getting a shot.
Be sure to include all the required material from the instructions above in your online storybook. Once you have created your storybook, include the link in your initial post. In your initial post, note the age or grade level for the target audience of the story. Briefly analyze and comment on the challenges and benefits related to explaining psychological assessment concepts using language that is developmentally appropriate for children. Compare at least two assessment instruments used to assess intelligence or achievement for the age group you selected. Include in-text citations and references for all sources used.
Note: It is highly recommended you complete all written work in a separate document first and then cut and paste the required content into your online storybook. This will allow you to edit and save your work separately from the online storybook, should any technical failures occur. This approach will also allow you to work on your content without having to remain connected to the Internet, which will make it easier to develop and edit your content prior to publishing it to your online storybook.  
If you experience any technical difficulties, please visit the Storybird Help Center. The technical support offered through your Student Portal will not be able to assist you with the Storybird website.

Format: APA
Thus far in the course, you have been exposed to different research methods while studying related parts of the research framework. Your work this week, beginning with this Discussion, will provide a more in-depth look at quantitative methods and plans that will lead to an application of these methods by the end of the week.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review Chapter 8 in the course text, Research Design, and the “Quantitative Methods: Examples” media segment.Explain how survey and experimental methods—including components, terminology, elements, statistics, etc.—are similar and different.
Determine which kinds of research questions would be served by a survey or an experimental method.
Examine the reasons why reliability and validity are important in research.    
Generalize about how popular quantitative methods are in your discipline.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 3, 2–3 paragraphs that compare survey strategies of inquiry with experimental strategies of inquiry..

NURS 5363 Differential Diagnosis for Mental Disorders
Summer 2022
Scheduled Class Days and Times: Online
Course Description: This course is designed for the education and development of advanced skills in the differential diagnosis of mental health disorders for the nurse practitioner. Case scenarios will apply this knowledge of observation and interviewing skills, use, and interpretation of screening tools, laboratory tests, and symptom assessments. Case studies will be based upon the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and other appropriate methodologies for diagnosing mental health disorders. Prerequisites: Admission to the PMHNP program. Minimum grade point average of 3.0 for the last 60 semester credit hours of undergraduate work. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a nationally accredited school. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1) Identify and develop a working knowledge of the DSM-5 categories.

2) Discuss and determine an appropriate diagnosis while analyzing to rule out differential diagnoses based upon an evaluation of symptoms.

3) Describe how DSM-5 diagnoses contribute to ethical and efficacious assessment for treatment planning for both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.

4) Explain and compare the assumptions of the medical model, psychosocial models, and developmental models as related to human behavior and the improvement of whole-person health.

5) Understand the intended uses and benefits of the DSM-5 monoaxial system that recognizes social and physical diagnoses have an impact on the mental health of the whole individual.

Required Textbooks and Readings:
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). (DSM-5). American Psychiatric Association. ISBN 978-0-89042-555-8
Ruiz, P., & Sadock, V. A. & Sadock, B. J. (Eds.). (2015). Kaplan & Sadock’s synopsis of psychiatry: Behavioral sciences/clinical psychiatry (11th ed.). Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN: 978-1609139711
Additional literature is presented for reading within each module.
If you are in a clinical course, all students are required to have an active InPlace subscription.
Recommended Textbooks and Readings:
American Nurses Association (2015). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice (3rd ed). Nursingbooks.org. ISBN: 978-1558106192
American Psychiatric Nurses Association, International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses, American Nurses Association. Psychiatric-mental health nursing: Scope and standards of practice (2nd ed.). Silver Spring, MD: ISBN
Carlat, D. (2017). The psychiatric interview. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Jameson, J., Fauci, A., Kasper, D., Hauser, S., Longo, D., & Loscalzo, J. (2018). Harrison’s principles of internal medicine (20th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
Johnson, K., & Vanderhof, D. (2016). Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner: Nursing certification review manual continuing education resource clinical practice resource (4th ed.). American Nurses Credentialing Center. ISBN: 9781935213796
Stahl, S. (2017). The prescriber’s guide (6th ed.) Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 978-1316618134
Required Course Equipment:

Lab coat
UT Tyler student name badge ($15.00)
UT Tyler patch – purchased locally at CR Scrubs

Cell phone with internet access
WebCam for your computer
Special Course Notes:
1) Exams and Proctoring Notice: Exams (60% of total grade; 100 possible points per exam):

All four exams in the course will be given ONLINE, using a proctored service called ProctorU. You will need to have a webcam and microphone. If you are not able to provide these items, you must contact the instructor as soon as possible so it may be arranged for you to take your exam on campus. You must sign up with ProctorU at the beginning of the semester.
Exams must be taken during the time specifically designated unless other arrangements are made with instructors prior to the test and are determined on an as-needed basis. There is no guarantee that your request will be approved.
If you are unable to take the exam on the posted date, notify the course facilitator as soon as possible. If the course faculty decide that an alternate exam will be given, the format and times will be at the discretion of the course facilitator, and the exam will be comprised of essays and fill-in-the-blank questions.
Exam dates are listed in the Course Calendar.
Students must achieve an AVERAGE of 80 on all four exams to pass the course. Even though you may have enough percentage in other areas to raise your overall grade, you still will not pass the course without an 80 overall AVERAGE on all exams.
Each exam may be opened during the designated hours listed within Canvas, but you will only have 75-minutes to complete the exam—including the verified time with ProctorU. You must finish the exam by the end time established for the exam. Please pay strict attention to this time limit!
The module objectives and assigned readings will guide the selection of items for the tests. Emphasis will be on the application and synthesis of knowledge.

1. Exam 1 will cover Modules 1, 2, & 3
2. Exam 2 will cover Modules 4, 5, & 6
3. Exam 3 will cover Modules 7, 8, & 9
4. Exam 4 will cover Modules 10, 11, 12

Absolute integrity is expected from every student in all aspects of the course and students may be dismissed from the program for violations.  Cheating on exams will not be tolerated. All persons involved in Academic Dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University Regulations and Procedures. You are responsible for reading and following the student guidelines on academic integrity in the Handbook of Operating Procedures (Links to an external site) for UT Tyler.
Exams are Not open book.  No notes, books, papers, or other aids are to be used during any exam.  Students are to work individually and submit the test within the allotted time.
The only access the student will have to the exam will be immediately afterward during which you will be allowed to review your test and see which questions were missed once the exam is submitted. You should do this while still online with and under the supervision of ProctorU. Do not disconnect from ProctorU until you are given specific permission to do so. Otherwise, an incident report will be issued, and an investigation will be pursuant. There will not be a second look at the exam itself. Do not copy questions, take screenshots, or copy the exam questions by any other method.

When your test is completed, you must disconnect from the test in Canvas PRIOR TO disconnecting from ProctorU for test security purposes. Any attempts to copy the examination will be viewed as cheating.
The Discussion Board in Canvas will offer several days post-test to challenge test questions with pertinent rationale, references, and the page number. Only those challenges supported by a rationale and reference will be reviewed. This will be monitored by the faculty.
If necessary, opportunities for individual review of questions regarding the exam will be allowed within 1 week of the administration of the exam. After that timeframe, the exam will no longer be reviewed.
Any adjustment to exam grades will be at the discretion of the faculty.
Grades will be posted on Canvas but should not be considered the official grade for the course until all exams have been taken and final grades have been posted.

2) Estimated Time Commitment Required for Assignments:
Every student is responsible for completing the recommended reading, and completing the course module components, assignments, quizzes, and exams according to due dates in the course calendar. Reading assignments consist of associated materials in the course textbooks and this list may be viewed on the course calendar and in each module. All assignments are made with the assumption that required reading assignments will be completed prior to completion of the assignments. Reading professional materials (books, journals, etc.) is an integral aspect of role development as a nurse practitioner. It is recommended that students engage a minimum of 2-hours daily for materials related to assigned readings, clinical topics, and professional issues associated with the NP role and competencies. Note that considerably more additional hours may be necessary to fully comprehend the didactic content as well as the clinical skills that will be required to fulfill practice as a PMHNP.
Assignment Information and Weights/Point Values:

1. Exams (four exams at 15% each)                     60%

*The average of your exams must be greater than or equal to 80 to pass the course. Even if you have enough points to pass otherwise, you will not pass the course without making an 80 average on the four exams. This is to prepare you to sit for state boards.

2. Weekly Module Quizzes                                     10%

There will be a short Quiz given during each course module. These quizzes will remain open until the night before the corresponding exam date so you may review them. Be prepared to complete each quiz once it is opened or your grade will be automatically reflected as 0.

3. 4 Case Studies                                                     20%

The rubric for assessment of the Case Study is in Canvas. Please read and follow the rubric exactly. These are to be written thoroughly and with clarity in a logical process, but do not require a formal APA style.

4. Required Engagement                                       10%

Preparation and engagement through class Zoom meetings held on Monday evening 7-9 pm are required at least 50% of the time so students may interact with other students and educators. Such interaction supports the interpersonal skills necessary for a professional Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and the discussion will add to the knowledge application. As this engagement is paramount for balancing an online process within a relational profession, your participation will be evaluated for 10% of your grade and do not support muting your camera during the Zoom.
Grading Scale:  Grades will not be rounded when calculating the average (79.5 is not rounded to 80 and 89.5 is not rounded to 90).
Specific guidelines and grading criteria for all assignments are in the Modules. Final grades for the course will be determined based on the following point assignments:
A     90-100
B     80-89  EXAMS MUST HAVE an average of 80% to pass the course
C     70-79
D     60-69
F     Below 60
Exam and homework materials, questions, and problems are the intellectual property of faculty, UT Tyler, or publishers.

These materials may not be distributed without permission.
Distributing them or uploading them to online resources destroys the integrity of the assignment and the course, allowing others an unfair advantage by letting them view the materials.
Uploading these materials to online resources is a violation of UT Tyler’s academic misconduct policies and may result in formal conduct charges.

Sanctions for uploading or otherwise divulging the contents of these materials can include:
a reduced or failing grade on an assignment
a reduced or failing grade for the course
removal from the Nursing program
removal from UT Tyler

Late Policy:

All assignments are due by the time (CST/CDT) specified in the Course Calendar. Assignments must be posted via the assignment link within Canvas – NOT by email.
All late assignments may be assessed up to 5-points-per-day as a penalty, determined on a 7-day week when the assignment is not posted by the due date and specified time unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor.

Repeating a Course: Students repeating this course may not use previously submitted assignments nor utilize the same patients for an assignment. Submitting the same or slightly modified assignments from previous semesters is considered self-plagiarism and is subject to academic discipline, including failing the assignment or the course.
Attendance and Make-up Policy: Graduate students at The University of Texas at Tyler are held to a high standard of professionalism. The UT Tyler student represents not only themselves but the University as well.

Nurse Practitioner students are to wear their Name Badges whenever they are in the clinical setting.
Please use proper Netiquette (proper online decorum) in the online classroom.
Be aware of the Academic Honesty policy of UT Tyler and read through the course syllabus thoroughly.
Please notify the faculty about personal issues that would preclude the timely posting of assigned work.
If you must drop the class, please let the instructors know AND THEN follow the formal withdrawal process or you will receive an ‘F’ for the course after you stop attending.

 

Psychotherapeutic Theories and Modalities NURS 5365
Summer 2022
Scheduled Class Days and Times: Online
NURS 5365 Psychotherapeutic Theories and Modalities
This course provides an overview of major concepts, theories, and research related to psychotherapeutic treatments for mental disorders across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the integration of two content areas: psychotherapeutic case formulation and treatment planning; and the application of evidence-based brief psychotherapies for the treatment of particular disorders, symptoms, and issues. The application of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing will be examined in detail through a case-based learning approach.
Prerequisite
NURS 5357
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1) 1) Explain the function of both the therapist and client in terms of techniques and procedures undertaken, and the specific nature of the therapeutic relationship within each of the models presented.

2) Demonstrate understanding of the various counseling models presented in terms of underlying philosophy, key concepts, and the goals of therapy.

3) Recognize and define the theory and practice of a variety of theoretical models in counseling and psychotherapy. Appraise the contributions and limitations of each of the counseling models including implications for multicultural contexts and application in clinical settings.

4) Demonstrate the ethical application of techniques in a simulated/actual clinical setting.

Required Textbooks and Readings:
American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.) (DSM-5). American Psychiatric Association. ISBN: 978-0-89042-555-8
Wheeler, K. (2022). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse. Springer Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-8261-9379-7
Wright, J., Brown, G., Thase, M., & Basco, M. (2017). Learning cognitive-behavior therapy: An illustrated guide. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association Publishing. ISBN:97816153710184
If you are in a clinical course, all students are required to have an active InPlace subscription.
Recommended Textbooks and Readings:
American Nurses Association (2015). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice (3rd ed.). Nursingbooks.org. ISBN: 9781558106192
American Psychiatric Nurses Association, International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses, American Nurses Association. Psychiatric-mental health nursing: Scope and standards of practice (2nd ed.). ISBN: 9781558105553
American Nurses Association. Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with 2020 addendum (4th ed.). ISBN: 9781935213826
Carlat, D. (2017). The psychiatric interview. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Gehart, D. (2018). Mastering competencies in family therapy: A practical approach to the theories and clinical case documentation (3rd ed.). Cengage.  ISBN: 9781305943278
Weisz, J., & Kazdin, A. Evidence-based psychotherapies for children and adolescents (3rd ed.). The Guilford Press. ISBN: 9781462522699
Yalom, I. (2020). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (6th ed.). Basic Books. ISBN: 9781541617575Special Course Notes:  — the listed items are required if applicable to your course. Please feel free to add other special notes as needed.
Special Course Notes:
1) Exams and Proctoring Notice: Exams (60% of total grade):

All four exams in the course will be given ONLINE, using a proctored service called ProctorU. You will need to have a webcam and microphone. If you are not able to provide these items, you must contact the instructor so an alternative process may be arranged for you to take your exam on campus. You must sign up with ProctorU at the beginning of the semester.

Exams must be taken during the time specifically designated unless other arrangements are made with instructors prior to the test and are determined on an as-needed basis. There is no guarantee that your request will be approved.
If you are unable to take the exam on the posted date, notify the course facilitator as soon as possible. If the course faculty decide that an alternate exam will be given, the format and times will be at the discretion of the course facilitator.
Exam dates are listed in the Course Calendar.
Students must achieve an AVERAGE of 80 on all four exams to pass the course. Even though you may have enough percentage in other areas to raise your overall grade, you still will not pass the course without an 80 overall AVERAGE on all exams.
Each exam may be opened during the designated hours listed within Canvas, but you will only have 75-minutes to complete the exam—including the verified time with ProctorU. You must finish the exam by the end time established for the exam. Please pay strict attention to this time limit!

The module objectives and assigned readings will guide the selection of items for the tests. Emphasis will be on the application and synthesis of knowledge.
Absolute integrity is expected from every student in all aspects of the course and students may be dismissed from the program for violations.  Cheating on exams will not be tolerated. All persons involved in Academic Dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University Regulations and Procedures. You are responsible for reading and following the student guidelines on academic integrity in the Handbook of Operating Procedures (Links to an external site) for UT Tyler.
Exams are Not open book.  No notes, books, papers, or other aids are to be used during any exam.  Students are to work individually and submit the test within the allotted time.
The only access the student will have to the exam will be immediately afterward during which you will be allowed to review your test and see which questions were missed once the exam is submitted. You should do this while still online with and under the supervision of ProctorU. Do not disconnect from ProctorU until you are given specific permission to do so. Otherwise, an incident report will be issued, and an investigation will be pursuant. There will not be a second look at the exam itself. Do not copy questions, take screenshots, or copy the exam questions by any other method. Any attempts to copy the examination will be viewed as cheating.

The Discussion Board in Canvas will offer several days post-test to challenge test questions with pertinent rationale, references, and page numbers. Only those challenges supported by a rationale and reference will be reviewed. This will be monitored by the faculty.
If necessary, opportunities for individual review of questions regarding the exam will be allowed within 1 week of the administration of the exam. After that timeframe, the exam will no longer be reviewed.
Any adjustment to exam grades will be at the discretion of the faculty.
Grades will be posted on Canvas but should not be considered the official grade for the course until all exams have been taken and final grades have been posted.

2) Estimated Time Commitment Required for Assignments:
Every student is responsible for completing the recommended reading, and completing the course module components, assignments, quizzes, and exams according to due dates in the course calendar. Reading assignments consist of associated materials in the course textbooks and this list may be viewed on the course calendar and in each module. All assignments are made with the assumption that required reading assignments will be completed prior to completion of the assignments. Reading professional materials (books, journals, etc.) is an integral aspect of role development as a nurse practitioner. It is recommended that students spend a minimum of 2-hours daily engaging with materials related to assigned readings, clinical topics, and professional issues associated with the NP role and competencies. Note that considerably more additional hours may be necessary to fully comprehend the didactic content as well as the clinical skills that will be required to fulfill practice as a PMHNP.
3) The content of this course is web-based and may be subject to change at the discretion of the faculty according to current learning needs. Therefore, it is wise to review assigned readings and assignments on Canvas at the beginning of each week for possible updates. Notify the faculty immediately if there are issues that would delay the submission of assignments.
Please refer to the online Course Calendar and online Course Schedule for weekly assignments and Due Dates.
Assignment Requirements and Weights/Point Values:

1. Exams (4 exams at 15% each)  60%

*The average of your exams must be greater than or equal to 80 to pass
the course. Even if you have enough points to pass otherwise, you will not pass the course without making an 80 average on the four exams. This is to prepare you to sit for state boards.

2. Weekly Module Quizzes                      10%

There will be a short Quiz given during each course module. These quizzes will remain open until the night before the corresponding exam date so you may review them. Be prepared to complete each quiz once it is opened or your grade will be automatically reflected as 0; however, you may take these quizzes multiple times without limit.

3. Assignments                                          20%

Case Formulation is developed with a case you are experiencing or have experienced. The rubric for assessment of the Case Formulation is in Canvas. Please read and follow the rubric exactly. This is to be written with clarity in a logical process but does not require a formal APA style. 100 points are possible.
MI Video Simulation is a partnered Motivational Interviewing simulation that is to be videotaped and submitted with a written script delineating the MI process during the scenario. 100 points are possible.

Required Engagement                        10%

Preparation and engagement through class Zoom meetings held on Monday evenings 7-9 pm are required at least every other week so students may interact with other students and educators. Such interaction supports the interpersonal skills necessary for a professional Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and the discussion will add to the knowledge application.  As this engagement is paramount for balancing an online process within a relational profession, your participation will be evaluated for 10% of your grade and do not support muting your camera during the Zoom.
Grading Scale:  Grades will not be rounded when calculating the average (79.5 is not rounded to 80 and 89.5 is not rounded to 90). Students are required to achieve an average of 80% (B) to successfully complete the course.
Specific guidelines and grading criteria for all assignments are in the Modules. Final grades for the course will be determined based on the following point assignments:
A          90-100
B          80-89   EXAMS MUST HAVE an average of 80% to pass the course
C          70-79
D          60-69
F           Below 60
Exam and homework materials, questions, and problems are the intellectual property of faculty, UT Tyler, or publishers.

These materials may not be distributed without permission.
Distributing them or uploading them to online resources destroys the integrity of the assignment and the course, allowing others an unfair advantage by letting them view the materials.
Uploading these materials to online resources is a violation of UT Tyler’s academic misconduct policies and may result in formal conduct charges.

Sanctions for uploading or otherwise divulging the contents of these materials can include:
a reduced or failing grade on an assignment
a reduced or failing grade for the course
removal from the Nursing program
removal from UT Tyler

Late Policy:

All assignments are due by the time (CST/CDT) specified in the Course Calendar. Assignments must be posted via the assignment link within Canvas – NOT by email.

All late assignments may be assessed up to 5-points-per-day as a penalty, determined on a 7-day week when the assignment is not posted by the due date and specified time unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor.

Repeating a Course: Students repeating this course may not use previously submitted assignments nor utilize the same patients for an assignment. Submitting the same or slightly modified assignments from previous semesters is considered self-plagiarism and is subject to academic discipline, including failing the assignment or the course.
Attendance and Make-up Policy: Graduate students at The University of Texas at Tyler are held to a high standard of professionalism. The UT Tyler student represents not only themselves but the University as well.

Nurse Practitioner students are to wear their Name Badges whenever they are in the clinical setting.
Please use proper Netiquette (proper online decorum) in the online classroom.
Be aware of the Academic Honesty policy of UT Tyler and read through the course syllabus thoroughly.
Please notify the faculty about personal issues that would preclude timely posting of assigned work.
If you must drop the class, please let the instructors know AND THEN follow the formal withdrawal process or you will receive an ‘F’ for the course after you stop attending.

Related: NURS 3617 Population Health

 

NURS 5367 PMHNP Practicum I
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Duration: 14 weeks | Credit Hours: 3:
This course is foundational for advanced practice nurses caring for individuals with mental disorders as well as substance use disorders. The course focuses on key mental disorders across the lifespan. Multifactorial causes for various disorders are explored, including developmental, genetic, injury, trauma, infection, and neurodegeneration. Maintenance of homeostasis within the mind-body relationship will be examined with respect to mental disorders in a precepted setting.
Prerequisites:
NURS 5350 Pathophysiology, NURS 5354 Advanced Pharmacology, NURS 5321Advanced Health Assessment; NURS 5357 Neurobiology Overview; NURS 5359 Psychopharmacology; NURS 5356 Psych Theory/Modalities.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate ability to apply theory and research to children, adolescents, and families experiencing complex health problems
2. Develop an age-appropriate treatment plan for mental health problems and psychiatric disorders based on biopsychosocial theories, evidence-based standards of care, and practice guideline
3. Apply and integrate appropriate mental health theory and research in the clinical application of the care of adults/geriatric
4. Demonstrate provision of ethical, evidence-based mental health care across the lifespan
5. Generate appropriate differential diagnoses for mental health problems and psychiatric disorders
6. Assess the impact of acute and chronic medical problems on psychiatric treatment.
7. Demonstrate ability to conduct individual and group psychotherapy.
8. Apply supportive, psychodynamic principles, cognitive-behavioral, and other evidence-based psychotherapy/-ies to both brief and long-term individual practice.
9. Plan care to minimize the development of complications and promote function and quality of life.
10. Demonstrate ability to develop treatment plans for acute and chronic psychiatric disorders and mental health problems
11. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of providing consultation to health care providers and others to enhance quality and cost-effective services
12. Facilitate the transition of patients across levels of care, as appropriate.
13. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of attending to the patient-nurse practitioner relationship as a vehicle for therapeutic change.
14. Demonstrate ability to therapeutically conclude the nurse-patient relationship when transitioning the patient to other levels of care.
15. Demonstrate ability to address sexual/physical abuse, substance abuse, sexuality, and spiritual conflict across the lifespan
16. Apply principles of self-efficacy/empowerment and other self-management theories in promoting relationship development and behavior change.
17. Identify and maintain ethical and professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process
18. Teach patients, families, and groups about treatment options with respect to developmental, physiological, cognitive, cultural ability and readiness

19. Demonstration of the provision of psychoeducation to individuals, families, and groups regarding mental health problems and psychiatric disorders
20. Modify treatment approaches based on the patient’s ability and readiness to learn
21. Consider motivation and readiness to improve self-care and healthy behavior when teaching individuals, families, and groups of patient

COURSE OUTLINE:  PMHNP Practicum I
This course provides clinical training in the full role of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Emphasis is placed on the integration of two content areas: the knowledge and skills for PMHNP practice; and the specific mental health needs across the lifespan. Clinical experiences, lectures, case discussions, and projects allow students the opportunity to develop competencies in the ethical, safe, collaborative, and evidence-based provision of mental health care to adults and older adults in the context of a changing health care system.
The content of this course is web-based and may be subject to change at the discretion of the faculty according to current learning needs. Therefore, it is wise to review assigned readings and assignments on Canvas at the beginning of each week for possible updates. Notify the faculty immediately if there are issues that would delay the submission of assignments.
Please refer to the online Course Calendar and online Course Schedule for weekly assignments and Due Dates.
You are expected to be self-directed in your learning and to approach every learning opportunity with a clear understanding of the learning objectives.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
This course is taught in a web-enhanced format with online readings as well as scheduled on-campus labs throughout the semester. The following learning venues are included:

Online learning activities and website media will be used. Students will access posted online coursework related to the required course textbook. Pertinent YouTube video lectures will enhance the modules.
There will be several required assignments to be turned in under the Assignments tab on Canvas.
Optional readings and videos may be offered to enhance your learning.

Should you miss an exam for an excusable reason, the make-up exam may consist of essay and fill-in-the-blank type questions or a clinical challenge assignment. Be aware that an excuse for make-up exams primarily consists of emergency situations only and not requests for personal vacations or scheduling conveniences.
Work excuses or failure to adequately connect to the internet during exams are not necessarily considered reason enough to permit scheduling a make-up exam and may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
If you have difficulties with an internet connection, contact Proctor U, the online proctored testing platform, and then contact your faculty right away, so as to limit the delay time in starting an exam. Students should always notify the instructor prior to a foreseeable absence.
Required Materials and Textbooks:

1. American Nurses Association (2010). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice, 2nd Ed. Silver Springs, MD: Nursingbooks.org. ISBN: 9781558102828

2. American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition Paperback (DSM-5). American Psychiatric Association. ISBN 978-0-89042-555-8

4. Johnson, & Vanderhoef, D. (2016). Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, 4th Edition, Maryland, Silver Spring. ISBN: 9781935213826
5. Stahl, (2021). The Prescriber’s guide, 7th Edition. New York, Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9781108926010

APEA PMHNP Package
APEA PMHNP Package (WAIT FOR FACULTY DIRECTION AT BEGINNING OF SEMESTER TO PURCHASE!!!).

1. Go to: https://apea.com/products/collection/ut-tyler-88/
2. Select UT Tyler PMHNP Bundle and Add to Cart
3. Click on your shopping bag at the top of the page.
4. Enter Discount (Promo) Code: (Promo code will be given in class, do not purchase early)
5. Your discounted total is $TBD
6. Login or create an account using your university email address Enter your account information, billing information, and payment information. The total for the package required by your university is $TBD. This total reflects your discounts.

You must purchase the required materials to receive access. Purchases made after normal business hours (8 am-4:30 pm CST), on weekends, or on holidays are processed on the next business day. Materials purchased through our store, (www.apea.com) do not satisfy university requirements. Promo code applies to this university purchase only. You only need to purchase this once in your year three at UT Tyler. If you purchased this last semester then talk to your faculty before purchasing.
SUGGESTED MATERIALS:

6. Sadock, B. J., & Sadock, V. A. (2022). Kaplan & Sadock’s Synopsis of psychiatry: Behavioral sciences/clinical psychiatry, 12th Ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkin ISBN:97819751455697.

7. Wheeler, (2022). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice 3rd Edition Springer Publishing. ISBN: 9780826193797
8. Zimmerman, Mark (2013). Interview guide for evaluating DSM-5 psychiatric disorders and the mental status examination. East Greenwich, RI: Psych Products Pre ISBN 9780963382115
9. Do not purchase until discussing with instructors: EHRGO access

Reference (optional):

1. Jameson, L., Fauci, A. S., Kasper, D. L., Hauser, S. L., Longo, D. L., Loscalzo, J. (2018). Harrison’s principles of internal medicine (20th). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill

REQUIRED COURSE EQUIPMENT

Lab coat
UT Tyler student name badge ($15.00)
UT Tyler patch – purchased locally at CR Scrubs
Cell phone with internet access
WebCam for your computer

REQUIRED COURSE TECHNOLOGY
Please see the Canvas Page that discusses this specifically.

Estimated Time Commitment Required for Assignments:
Reading professional materials (books, journals, etc.) is an integral aspect of role development as a nurse practitioner. It is recommended that students spend a minimum of 2- hours daily on materials related to assigned readings, clinical topics, and professional issues associated with the NP role and competencies. As a rough guide, you should plan to spend six to eight hours per week on this course, and more hours may likely be necessary, depending on the individual. This estimate includes the time you will spend reading, researching items for more information, and completing assignments. Note that considerably more additional hours may be necessary to fully comprehend the didactic content as well as the clinical skills.
Every student is responsible for completing the recommended reading, and completing the course module components, assignments, quizzes, and exams according to due dates in the course calendar. Reading assignments consist of associated materials in the course textbooks and this list may be viewed on the course calendar and in each module. All assignments are made with the assumption that required reading assignments will be completed prior to completion of the assignments
COURSE EVALUATION
Course Grading Scale:  Grades will not be rounded when calculating the average (79.5 is not rounded to 80 and 89.5 is not rounded to 90).
A = 90 to 100%
B = 80 to 89%           B is Passing
C = 70 to 79% D = 60 to 69% F = Below 60%
GRADING ELEMENTS:                                                                       POINTS
Exams:
Clinical Challenge 1                                                                          15%*
Clinical Challenge 2                                                                          15%*
Clinical Challenge 3                                                                          15%*
Clinical Challenge 4                                                                          15%*
GENOGRAM Assignment                                                                20%
Weekly BIRP Notes (at least 10)                                                    10%
Clinical Documents (Clinical Schedule, Mid-term and Final CPE, Clinical Hour documentation with preceptor signature)                                                                                  10%
CLINICAL PARTICIPATION: Each student must log 125 hours of precepted clinical time in this class.  Observation is NOT ACCEPTABLE in the clinical setting. You must be actively assessing patients and planning care for them. Clinical time will be awarded for OSCE’s and for selected other experiences offered by the instructor throughout the semester. You must attend clinical debrief meetings via zoom as scheduled.
All hours must be logged into InPlace and all CPEs completed in order to fulfill the clinical requirements of this course.
You must submit a Preceptor Signature Document in the assignment link along with CPE’s
(Clinical Performance Evaluations) and Summary of Clinical hours. COURSE ELEMENTS
Achievement of the course objectives is evaluated based on the following activities:

Clinical Challenges (60% of total grade; 100 possible points per challenge):

Clinical Challenges in the course will be given ONLINE, using a proctored service called ProctorU (Links to an external site.). Please see pages 9 and 16 of these documents for more information about ProctorU.

Clinical Challenges, like exams, must be taken during the time specifically designated unless other arrangements are made with instructors prior to the test. As previously stated, special arrangements must be decided on an as-needed basis. There is no guarantee that your request will be approved.
Students must achieve an AVERAGE of 80 on all four Clinical Challenges to pass the course. Even though you may have enough percentage in other areas to raise your overall grade, you still will not pass the course without an 80 overall AVERAGE on all Clinical Challenges.

Each Clinical Challenges may be opened during the designated hours listed within Canvas, but you will only have 240-minutes to complete the exam— including the verified time with ProctorU. And, you must finish the exam by the end time established for the exam. Please pay strict attention to this time limit!

Absolute integrity is expected from every student in all aspects of the course and students may be dismissed from the program for violations. Cheating on clinical challenges will not be tolerated.  All persons involved in Academic Dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University Regulations and Procedures. You are responsible for reading and following the student guidelines on academic integrity in the Handbook of Operating Procedures (Links to an external site.) for UT Tyler.

Clinical Challenges Item Appeals:

o    Students who wish to submit an item appeal need to do so within 24 hours of receiving their grade.  Appeals need to provide a rationale (es) as to why the student provided answer is the correct answer.  Appeals need to be APA formatted and sourced with course required materials.
Do not disconnect from ProctorU until you are given specific permission to do so. You will have the option to review your exam once it is submitted. This must be done before disconnecting with ProctorU.  Otherwise, an incident report will be issued, and an investigation will be pursuant. There will not be a second look at the exam itself. Do not copy materials, take screenshots, or copy the challenge questions by any other method.

When your Clinical challenge is completed, you must disconnect from the challenge in Canvas PRIOR TO disconnecting from Proctor U for test security purposes. Any attempts to copy the examination will be viewed as cheating. If you want to challenge a question this can be done via the appropriate mechanism described on Canvas, and at the posted time.
Instructions may be given to email an instructor with your exam challenges.

Please review the instructions in Canvas for this.

All question challenges should contain a pertinent rationale with reference and the page number. Only those challenges supported by a rationale and reference will be reviewed.
Any adjustment to challenge grades will be at the discretion of the faculty.
Grades will be posted on Canvas but should not be considered the official grade for the course until all exams have been taken and final grades have been posted.

GENOGRAM (20% of total grade)

A genogram is structurally like a family tree but serves a very different purpose. Imagine a genogram as a family tree with much more detail about how the family members interact with one another. For example, a family tree might show us that “Emily and Kevin are married”, while a genogram could tell us that “Jon and Jenny are married, but they are emotionally distant from one another”.
A genogram becomes most valuable when it includes information about several generations. Patterns that are usually hard to decipher seem to jump out once they’ve been mapped on paper. Upload your assignment in the assignment.
III.       Weekly BIRP Notes (10% of total grade)-MUST SUBMIT 10 NOTES.

1. Clinical Documents (Submission of clinical documents) – (10% of grade)

Attendance/Class Participation/Professionalism, (P/F)

Graduate students at The University of Texas at Tyler are held to a high standard of professionalism. The UT Tyler student represents not only themselves but the University as well.
Nurse Practitioner students are to wear their Name Badges whenever they are in the clinical setting.
Please use proper Netiquette (proper online decorum) in the online classroom.
Be aware of the Academic Honesty policy of UT Tyler and read through the course syllabus thoroughly.

Please notify the faculty about personal issues that would preclude the timely posting of assigned work.
Lack of class participation may result in deductions from the Professionalism grade.

SUMMER 2022 COURSE CALENDAR: 5367 & 5358

Courses begin
05/09/2022
Zoom link will be posted in the course: all meetings are on Wednesday 6pm-8pm.

Topic: Zoom Meeting Room
Time: This is a recurring meeting

MAY NOT BEGIN CLINICAL ROTATION(S) UNTIL CLINICAL SCHEDULE IS SUBMITTED IN CANVAS

05/11/22
Intro to course requirements Zoom Meeting
05/11/2022

Course expectations and Syllabus review –

Discussion of course requirements, course

materials, and grading expectations

Zoom attendance STRONGLY recommended

Weekly:
Wednesday 6pm-8pm Mandatory attendance with Cameras on
Case Presentation
10%
Debriefing Case Time: First week is course orientation then weeks 2-13 are debriefing, no debriefing on week 14 (12 total)

Weekly: All domains must be complete 8/06
APEA domain quizzes
50%
APEA Domain assignments. The minimum submission grade is an 80%

Weekly
First note due by 5/29/22, and weekly thereafter
BIRP NOTES
10%
Total of 10 BIRP Notes

Weekly:
First submission by 5/29/22, and weekly thereafter
InPlace
*%
Record clinical hours and patients are seen in InPlace. This is required to earn clinical hours.

5/22/22
Genogram
20%
Per course rubric: genogram and reflective paper

05/22/22
Full Clinical schedule due
*%
*All required clinical documents constitute 10% of the grade
Use the course template in WORD and submit as a PDF

05/29/22
Clinical Challenge one
15%
Course exam: Clinical Challenge one Opens at 12:01 AM and closes at 1159PM**

06/15/22
Final Filing Deadline for Summer 2022 Graduation

06/19/22
Clinical Challenge two
15%
Course exam: Clinical Challenge two Opens at 12:01 AM and closes at 1159PM**

07/04/22
Fourth of July holiday

07/01/22
Mid-term CPE by preceptor due
*%
*All required clinical documents constitute 10% of the grade
Download from InPlace and Upload the PDF into the appropriate assignment tab

07/12/22
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

07/17/22
Clinical Challenge three
15%
Course exam: Clinical Challenge three
Opens at 12:01 AM and closes at 1159PM**

07/24//22
Clinical Challenge four
15%
Course exam: Clinical Challenge four Opens at 12:01 AM and closes at 1159PM**

NOTE:

do NOT schedule clinicals on finals week (8/7-8/13) without prior permission from course professor

08/07/22
OSCE’s
10%
Plan for the full day: do not work or schedule clinical on this day.

08/08/22
Clinical Schedule Hours
Signature page
*%
*All required clinical documents constitute 10% of grade
Download WORD doc and follow directions, upload complete PDF into course assignment tab

08/08/22
Final Preceptor CPE
*%
*All required clinical documents constitute 10% of grade
Download from InPlace and upload PDF into course assignment tab

08/12/22
End of 14 Week Session

All students are required to have an active InPlace subscription.
** strongly advised you do not work on clinical challenge days as they can take up to 6 hours to complete