NR548 WEEK 1: SCOPE OF PSYCHIATRIC
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE
ADVANCED PRACTICE COMPETENCIES
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
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What is the fundamental principle of and attitude that the
professional nurse must have as outlined in Provision 1?
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Explore: ANA Code of Ethics: Provision 1Provision 1 explains, "the nurse
practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique
attributes of every person" (ANA, 2015b, p. 1).
, provide acute symptom management, intensive treatment, and safe housing
for clients who do not require 24-hour medical management or nursing care.
These programs can be free standing or step-down facilities.
Explore: ANA Standards and Scope: Standard 5B: Health Teaching &
PromotionAn educated professional nurse is aware of normal developmental
and situational threats to wellness and can educate healthcare consumers to
avoid them. Example: Moving a toddler from a crib to a bed can prevent injury
associated with climbing out of the crib at that developmental age (ANA,
2015a, p. 65).
Explore: ANA Standards and Scope: Scope of Nursing PracticeThe art of nursing
is based on caring and respect for human dignity (ANA, 2015a, p. 11).
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Definition
Mental health and substance abuse disorders are involved in 1 of
every 8 ED visits by adults in U.S.
Mood disorders are the most common cause of hospitalization for
those under 45 years of age in U.S.
Over $190 billion lost earnings
Increased risk for homelessness, incarceration
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, Assertive Community Treatment
(ACT) Community-based care
Family Community
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American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA, 2020) and ANCC
(2019) recommendations
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Consensus Model for APRN Regulation has provided recommendations for
licensure, accreditation, certification, and education (LACE) pertaining to all
APRN practice. PMHNP certification exam criteria is set by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Currently licensed and certified PMHNPs who demonstrate competency
by continuing re-certification are permitted to continue practicing under
their current license and certification.
Provides guidance to nurses about ethical behavior and mandates a minimum
standard of practice. There are nine provisions within the Code for which specific
applications have been developed for PMHNP practice
, PMHNPs provide direct comprehensive mental health services in solo or group
private practice settings or through contracts with other entities.
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Definition
Following hospitalization, the client returns home but commutes to a
treatment center for 4 hours a day 5 days per week for ongoing
therapy, medication management, and psychoeducation
[Rationale: Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Treatment
occurs when a client receives intensive therapy on an outpatient
basis, often used when a client does not require 24-hour care but
still require intense treatment].
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Acute Inpatient Care Psychotherapy
Partial
Intermediate And Long-term Care
Hospitalization/Intensive
Outpatient Treatment
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MENTAL HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE
ADVANCED PRACTICE COMPETENCIES
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
1 of 80
Term
What is the fundamental principle of and attitude that the
professional nurse must have as outlined in Provision 1?
Give this one a try later!
Explore: ANA Code of Ethics: Provision 1Provision 1 explains, "the nurse
practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique
attributes of every person" (ANA, 2015b, p. 1).
, provide acute symptom management, intensive treatment, and safe housing
for clients who do not require 24-hour medical management or nursing care.
These programs can be free standing or step-down facilities.
Explore: ANA Standards and Scope: Standard 5B: Health Teaching &
PromotionAn educated professional nurse is aware of normal developmental
and situational threats to wellness and can educate healthcare consumers to
avoid them. Example: Moving a toddler from a crib to a bed can prevent injury
associated with climbing out of the crib at that developmental age (ANA,
2015a, p. 65).
Explore: ANA Standards and Scope: Scope of Nursing PracticeThe art of nursing
is based on caring and respect for human dignity (ANA, 2015a, p. 11).
Don't know?
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Definition
Mental health and substance abuse disorders are involved in 1 of
every 8 ED visits by adults in U.S.
Mood disorders are the most common cause of hospitalization for
those under 45 years of age in U.S.
Over $190 billion lost earnings
Increased risk for homelessness, incarceration
Give this one a try later!
, Assertive Community Treatment
(ACT) Community-based care
Family Community
Don't know?
3 of 80
Term
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA, 2020) and ANCC
(2019) recommendations
Give this one a try later!
Consensus Model for APRN Regulation has provided recommendations for
licensure, accreditation, certification, and education (LACE) pertaining to all
APRN practice. PMHNP certification exam criteria is set by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Currently licensed and certified PMHNPs who demonstrate competency
by continuing re-certification are permitted to continue practicing under
their current license and certification.
Provides guidance to nurses about ethical behavior and mandates a minimum
standard of practice. There are nine provisions within the Code for which specific
applications have been developed for PMHNP practice
, PMHNPs provide direct comprehensive mental health services in solo or group
private practice settings or through contracts with other entities.
Don't know?
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Definition
Following hospitalization, the client returns home but commutes to a
treatment center for 4 hours a day 5 days per week for ongoing
therapy, medication management, and psychoeducation
[Rationale: Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Treatment
occurs when a client receives intensive therapy on an outpatient
basis, often used when a client does not require 24-hour care but
still require intense treatment].
Give this one a try later!
Acute Inpatient Care Psychotherapy
Partial
Intermediate And Long-term Care
Hospitalization/Intensive
Outpatient Treatment
Don't know?
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