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Walden University
NRNP 6675-16: Across Lifespan II
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Introduction
Testing is crucial to every student. They reflect how much knowledge the student has on the
tested topic. Upon graduation, every Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner student
must take and pass a licensing board exam to be allowed to practice. We have all been studying
hard to attain the degree, and we can show our competence by passing the board exam. Test-
taking skills are vital in preparation for these exams. With these skills, one can succeed despite
having a good knowledge of the subject matter. The purpose of this paper is to reflect on and
revise the study plan I planned last semester. I identified my strengths and weakness and
reflected on my overall test-taking regarding allotted time comfort and question format.
Strengths and opportunities
A study plan is an organized schedule outlining study times and learning goals. After
taking the practice test question last time, I developed a study plan schedule by sets aside
dedicated time each week for studying. This schedule includes dates of quizzes, and tests, as well
as deadlines for papers and projects. The strength of the study plan previously created is that it is
individualized, with objectives aimed at assisting one in an area of weakness. Another strength
of the study plan is its comprehensiveness – it includes almost all the relevant and necessary
medication management topics within the scope of the student’s learning.
To facilitate reading and learning, the study plan was designed. The most effective way to
maximize learning in a subject is to adjust or revise a study plan when a weakness is identified.
The weakness with the previous study plan is the lack of time frame. Despite the study plan’s
strengths, I noticed that the time frame for completing each learning activity was not considered,
which calls for improvement. Including the timetable and timeframe I intend to devote to
learning activities in my next study plan would be helpful. Numerous resources are available, but
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not enough time to study them all. Designing a study plan with a time frame ensures that the
right resources are used for learning and maximizes the amount of time spent learning.
SMART goals
Preparing for the Board certification test is critical in determining whether one deserves
the right to practice. Passing in one sitting is very important to me. I have developed six tools to
help me succeed, which are realistic and vital. Test banks and review questions for the board
exam should be practiced several times. My study sessions will be determined by reviewing the
weakest subject and taking a sample test question.
1. GOAL: Recognizing clinical signs and symptoms of psychiatric illnesses in all age
groups by the end of the Winter session.
Objective: Create flashcards and study them for at least 30 minutes every night
before bed. Research on one-two psychiatric diagnosis weekly.
2. GOAL: Learn different Disease management across the life Span in mental health
settings
Objective: My knowledge needs to be updated by searching for peer-reviewed
publications and textbooks online, I will research at least four hours daily on different
diagnosis daily.
3. Goal: Learn the role of a Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner in Medications
Management.
Objective: Morning. I will also investigate two or more medications and how they can be
adjusted based on my findings daily. I will make flashcards and study them for at least 15
minutes every.
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Intention Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-
bound
Learn the role
of a
Psychiatric-
mental health
nurse
practitioner in
Medications
Management
Pharmacology and
Non-
pharmacology
At the end of
this Winter
quarter
session, I will
be able to
answer
questions on
this topic
confidently.
Resources:
Scholarly
peer-
reviewed
articles,
course
textbook
Information
relevant to
PMHNP-
student
Study at
least 20
HOURS
per Week
Understanding
of differential
diagnosis and
clinical
reasoning.
Identify the
warning signs and
symptoms of any
psychopathologica
l condition.
At the end of
this Winter
session, I will
be able to
answer
questions on
this topic
confidently.
Resources
needed to
attain the
goal: DSM
V, scholarly
peer-
reviewed
articles,
and course
textbook.
Improve
ability to
assess
mental state
by the end
of the
session
May 14th,
2023.
Differentiating Be able to develop At the end of DSM V, In my role May 14th,
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Pathophysiolog
y from
psychopatholog
y
a mental health
diagnosis
independently
the Session,
answer
questions on
this topic
scholarly
peer-
reviewed
articles,
and course
textbook.
as a
PMHNP-
student, the
goal is
worthwhile.
2023.
Learn different
Disease
management
across the life
Span.
Different Disease
Prevalence across
lifespan
Answer
questions on
this topic at
the end of the
Winter
session to
gauge
understandin
g
DSM- V,
scholarly
peer-
reviewed
articles,
and course
textbook.
Successful
Create a
differential
diagnosis
for patients
across life
span.
May 14th,
2023.
Study 20
and more
weekly
PMNP scope of
practice in the
state of New
Jersey
Reduced Practice Reading
Article and
AANP.org
Relevant to
practicing
as a
PMHNP
May 14th,
2023.
It is essential to measure progress when learning. I will answer comprehension questions to
assess my understanding of my SMART goals. To gauge understanding, I will use the following
scales: 1-5 (poor understanding), 6-10 (good understanding), and 11-15 (excellent
understanding). Answering these questions will allow me to identify my strengths and
weaknesses and areas for improvement.
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Resources used to accomplish the goals and tasks.
The entire course necessitates the use of various study resources. I intend to join an
existing study group and review course or form a new one with my friends, and our goal is to
meet regularly to discuss the learning activities we are doing. The purpose of study groups is to
encourage members to think creatively and develop strong communication skills, which improve
their understanding. I will also review the course materials, including textbooks, articles, Walden
Library, and practice guides. To gain a deeper understanding of the topic. I will also use reliable
online sources and nursing and medical knowledge databases, such as Google Scholar,
PROQUEST, and MEDLINE. The sources provide meaningful research papers from which
accurate conclusions can be drawn based on professionally executed experiments. Multiple
resources must be used to gain the most understanding of a subject.
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