COURSE
NR548 – Psychiatric Assessment for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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.
Week 4 Guiding Questions
This week you learned about the components of a psychiatric interview, specifically the history of present illness (HPI) and the history.
- How does the psychiatric HPI differ from the HPI you learned within your advanced physical assessment course?
- You have read about the art of asking questions; what do you think will be the most challenging aspect of the psychiatric interview?
Include the following sections:
- 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.