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Use the PMHNP Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form to complete the following:
Rate yourself according to your confidence level performing the skills identified on the Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form.
Based on your ratings, summarize your strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Based on your self-assessment and theory of nursing practice, develop 4 measurable goals and objectives for this practicum experience. Include them on the designated area of the form.
Based on my self-assessment, I believe that my strengths as a PMHNP student are my confidence in conducting a mental status exam, interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans. I am also comfortable managing medication and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
My opportunities for improvement include becoming more efficient in conducting the mental status exam, learning more about the latest diagnostic tests and how to interpret their results, and learning more about the different evidence-based treatment options available. I also want to improve my ability to advocate for my patients and to manage side effects of medication.
Based on my self-assessment and my theory of nursing practice, I have developed the following 4 measurable goals and objectives for this practicum experience:
I believe that these goals and objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. I am confident that I can achieve these goals with hard work and dedication.
| Skill | Confidence Level | Strengths | Opportunities for Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conducting a mental status exam | Confident | I am comfortable with the process of conducting a mental status exam and I am familiar with the different components of the exam. I am also able to identify and interpret the findings of the exam. | I could improve my efficiency in conducting the exam and I could also learn more about the different cultural variations in mental status exam findings. |
| Interpreting diagnostic tests | Confident | I am comfortable with interpreting the results of common diagnostic tests, such as blood tests, imaging studies, and EEGs. I am also able to use the results of these tests to inform my clinical decision-making. | I could improve my knowledge of the latest diagnostic tests and I could also learn more about the different ways to interpret the results of these tests. |
| Developing treatment plans | Confident | I am comfortable with developing treatment plans for patients with mental health disorders. I am able to consider the patient's individual needs and preferences when developing the plan. | I could improve my ability to advocate for my patients and I could also learn more about the different evidence-based treatment options available. |
| Managing medication | Confident | I am comfortable with managing medication for patients with mental health disorders. I am familiar with the different types of medications available and I am able to monitor the patient's response to medication. | I could improve my knowledge of the latest medications for mental health disorders and I could also learn more about the different ways to manage side effects. |
| Collaborating with other healthcare professionals | Confident | I am comfortable collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and social workers. I am able to communicate effectively and I am able to work as part of a team. | I could improve my ability to build relationships with other healthcare professionals and I could also learn more about the different roles of other healthcare professionals in the care of patients with mental health disorders. |