Montana State University, College of Nursing
NRSG 631 Advanced Clinical I (NP, Psych/Mental Health)
Preceptor Evaluation of DNP Student
Preceptor Name:
Student Name:
Agency Name:
Today’s Date:
Please assist with the evaluation of the Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner student by completing this
evaluation tool. Please check the box that best represents your evaluation of the behaviors listed. Feel free to include any
additional written comments or suggestions.
NA = cannot evaluate; 1 = unsatisfactory; 2 = needs improvement;
3 = average; 4 = above average; 5 = excellent
BEHAVIOR
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2
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COMMENTS
Objective 1: Analyze the role of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the utilization of psychotherapeutic
modalities for family members with mental health problems across the life span.
a)
Understands the role of the APRN in the assigned
clinical setting.
b) Understands the scope of practice of the APRN in
an interdisciplinary context.
c)
Provides rationale for the utilization of
psychotherapeutic modalities across the life-span.
d) Monitors self for personal growth and
enhancement of therapeutic effectiveness.
Objective 2: Assess and interpret the mental health treatment needs of individuals and families across the lifespan
based on an understanding of biological, psychological, and developmental theories.
a)
Obtains a comprehensive psychiatric/physical
history and assessment of patients across the life
span: child/adolescent, middle adult, older adult.
b) Addresses physical health concerns and refers
appropriately.
c)
Interviewing technique uses both structured and
open ended questions to solicit patient concerns,
participation in treatment planning, and necessary
information for diagnosis and safety disposition.
d) Demonstrates empathy, genuine interest, and
concern for the patient’s situation, condition, or
personal/social problems.
e)
Documentation is accurate, concise, nonspeculative, and follows standard medical records
formatting for the clinical setting.
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f)
Demonstrates ability to dictate concisely and
effectively.
Objective 3: Formulate advanced nursing strategies for the treatment of individuals and families across the life span
based on biopsychosocial theories, evidence-based standards of care, and practice guidelines.
a)
Identifies and prioritizes all problems that become
evident.
b) Identifies working diagnosis with consideration of
differential diagnoses to be ruled out.
c)
Presentation to preceptor is systematic and
concise.
d) Identifies a plan for diagnostic tests and treatment
as indicated
Objective 4: Implement advanced nursing strategies used to provide mental health and intervention in response to the
mental health needs of individuals and families across the lifespan.
a)
Interventions include patient education on disease
management and health promotion.
b) Presentation of findings and plan to the
patient/family is thorough and at a knowledge
level appropriate to prior education and current
cognitive status.
c)
Uses the nurse-patient relationship to facilitate
therapeutic patient outcomes.
d) Uses therapeutic modalities to facilitate therapeutic
patient outcomes.
Objective 5: Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing strategies used to provide mental health care for individuals and
families across the life span.
a)
Demonstrates critical thinking in all assessments
and clinical decision-making to ensure
comprehensive diagnoses and case disposition.
b) Monitors positive and negative indicators for
patient outcome.
Objective 6: Incorporate knowledge about culture and ethnicity into the development, implementation, and evaluation
of nursing strategies.
a)
Care is planned with a holistic approach and
encompasses cultural and family values.
b) Provides culturally congruent care while being
sensitive to the patient’s ethnicity, traditions, and
beliefs.
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c)
Respects bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual
variables that may affect health status and
psychiatric/mental health care.
Objective 7: Apply legal and ethical principles to the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing
strategies.
a)
Analyzes legal and ethical aspects of the
FPMHNP-patient relationship
b) Is sensitive to the complexities of dual
relationships, particularly in rural areas.
c)
Oral communications and written documentation
meet established medico-legal standards.
d) Adheres to HIPAA standards.
Objective 8:
a)
Use research evidence in the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing strategies.
Plans and implements evidence-based
interventions for psychiatric mental health
disorders or mental health problems.
b) Documents the use of current research in planning
and implementing patient care.
Additional Comments:
I verify that the student,
, worked
hours in my agency.
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Student Signature
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Preceptor Signature
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