Class, Do you know the name of your state licensing board? Provide the name, along with a link to their website. Do you know which test your state requires for associate licensure? Do you know how many practicum hours are required, in your state, by your state board, to graduate? Do you know how many…

Competent leadership drives organizational success. Research shows that self-awareness, a central aspect of Emotional Intelligence, is more crucial for effective leadership than IQ or technical skills (Showry & Manasa, 2014). Self-awareness underpins managerial capability and predicts leadership effectiveness. Requirements This assignment consists of three parts: 1. Complete the Personal Assessment of Management Skills (PAMS) tool…

For the individual session you are reviewing, items that you may wish to address in your paperrrr might include: (a) Discuss what theoretical orientation you notice with your peer. (b) Relationship building (c) Did they display good attending and/or observation skills? (d) Gathering data – how did the counselor draw out stories, concerns, problems or…

INTRODUCTION Patient safety is an integral part of value-based healthcare. Ensuring patient safety can lead to faster recovery times, which, in turn, leads to lower costs of care. When combined, these factors result in improved patient satisfaction. Ensuring patient safety requires professional nurses to be proactive in identifying potential safety concerns and proposing evidence-based solutions…

Study Notes: Disorder‑Specific Severity Measures for Adults Focus: Level 2—Substance Use—Adult (Adapted from the NIDA‑Modified ASSIST) 1. Introduction Substance use disorders (SUDs) are among the most prevalent psychiatric and public health problems worldwide. They involve maladaptive patterns of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. The NIDA‑Modified Alcohol, Smoking, and…

Study Notes: Disorder‑Specific Severity Measures for Adults Focus: Level 2—Repetitive Thoughts and Behaviors—Adult (Adapted from FOCI Severity Scale Part B) 1. Introduction Disorder‑specific severity measures are standardized tools designed to assess the intensity of symptoms for particular psychiatric conditions. They provide quantitative data that supports diagnosis, treatment planning, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes. For adults,…

Study Notes: Disorder‑Specific Severity Measures for Adults Focus: Level 2—Sleep Disturbance—Adult (PROMIS Sleep Disturbance—Short Form) 1. Introduction PROMIS (Patient‑Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) is a set of measures developed by the NIH to evaluate physical, mental, and social health. PROMIS tools are widely used in clinical practice and research to assess patient‑reported outcomes across conditions.…

Study Notes: Disorder‑Specific Severity Measures for Adults Focus: Level 2—Somatic Symptom—Adult (PHQ‑15) 1. Introduction Somatic symptoms are physical complaints that may or may not have a clear medical explanation. They are common in primary care and psychiatric settings and can lead to significant distress and functional impairment. The Patient Health Questionnaire‑15 (PHQ‑15) is a widely…

Study Notes: Disorder‑Specific Severity Measures for Adults Focus: Level 2—Anxiety—Adult (PROMIS Emotional Distress—Anxiety—Short Form) 1. Introduction PROMIS (Patient‑Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) is a set of measures developed by the NIH to evaluate physical, mental, and social health. PROMIS tools are widely used in clinical practice and research to assess patient‑reported outcomes across conditions. The…

Study Notes: Disorder‑Specific Severity Measures for Adults Focus: Level 2—Mania—Adult (Altman Self‑Rating Mania Scale [ASRM]) 1. Introduction Disorder‑specific severity measures are standardized tools used to assess the intensity of symptoms for particular psychiatric conditions. They provide quantitative data that supports diagnosis, treatment planning, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes. For adults, one important tool is the…