PRAC 6635 Week 5 Assignment 2
July 4, 2025PRAC 6635 Week 9 Assignment 1
July 4, 2025Week 7: Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation and Patient,Video Case Presentation
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations are a way to reflect on your practicum experiences and connect the experiences to the learning you gain from your weekly Learning Resources. Comprehensive notes, such as the ones required in this practicum course, are often used in clinical settings to document patient care.
For this Assignment, you will document information about a patient that you examined during the last 2 weeks, using the Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Template provided. You will then use this note to develop and record a case presentation for this patient.
Weekly Resources
- Carlat, D. J. (2024). The psychiatric interview (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
- Chapter 28, “Assessing Psychotic Disorders”Â
- HSoft Corporation. (2020). Meditrek: Home. https://edu.meditrek.com/Default.html
Note: Use this website to log into Meditrek to report your clinical hours and patient encounters.
- Document: Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Template
- Document:Â Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Exemplar
Recommended:
- American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Medication-induced movement disorders and other adverse effects of medication. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.).Â
- American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.).
- Boland, R. Verdiun, M. L. & Ruiz, P. (2022). Kaplan & Sadock’s synopsis of psychiatry (12th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.Â
- Walden University. (2020). College of Nursing practicum manual: Master of science in nursing (MSN) and post-master’s certificate programs. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/fieldexperience/son/formsanddocuments
- Walden University Field Experience. (2020a). Field experience: College of Nursing. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/fieldexperience/son/home
- Walden University Field Experience. (2020b). Student practicum resources: NP student orientation. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/StudentPracticum/NP_StudentOrientation
To Prepare:
- Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide about assessment and diagnosis. Also review the Kaltura Media resource in the Classroom Support Center (accessed via the Help button).
- Select a patient that you examined during the last 2 weeks who presented with a disorder other than the one present in your selected case for Week 5.
- Conduct a Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation on this patient using the template provided in the Learning Resources. There is also a completed exemplar document in the Learning Resources so that you can see an example of the types of information a completed evaluation document should contain. All psychiatric evaluations must be signed by your Preceptor. When you submit your document, you should include the complete Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation as a Word document and the completed assignment signed by your Preceptor. You must submit your document using Turn It In.
Please Note: Electronic signatures are not accepted. If both files are not received by the due date, Faculty will deduct points per the Walden Late Policies. - Develop a video case presentation, based on your evaluation of this patient, that includes chief complaint; history of present illness; any pertinent past psychiatric, substance use, medical, social, family history; most recent mental status exam; and current psychiatric diagnosis, including differentials that were ruled out.
- Include at least five (5) scholarly resources to support your assessment and diagnostic reasoning.
- Ensure that you have the appropriate lighting and equipment to record the presentation.
The Assignment
Record yourself presenting the complex case for your clinical patient.
Do not sit and read your written evaluation! The video portion of the assignment is a simulation to demonstrate your ability to succinctly and effectively present a complex case to a colleague for a case consultation. The written portion of this assignment is a simulation for you to demonstrate to the faculty your ability to document the complex case as you would in an electronic medical record. The written portion of the assignment will be used as a guide for faculty to review your video to determine if you are omitting pertinent information or including non-essential information during your case staffing consultation video.
In your presentation:
- Dress professionally and present yourself in a professional manner.
- Display your photo ID at the start of the video when you introduce yourself.
- Ensure that you do not include any information that violates the principles of HIPAA (i.e., don’t use the patient’s name or any other identifying information).
- Present the full case. Include chief complaint; history of present illness; any pertinent past psychiatric, substance use, medical, social, family history; most recent mental status exam; and current psychiatric diagnosis including differentials that were ruled out.
- Report normal diagnostic results as the name of the test and “normal” (rather than specific value). Abnormal results should be reported as a specific value.
Be succinct in your presentation, and do not exceed 8 minutes. Address the following:
- Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding their personal and medical history? What are their symptoms of concern? How long have they been experiencing them, and what is the severity? How are their symptoms impacting their functioning?
- Objective: What observations did you make during the interview and review of systems?Â
- Assessment:Â What were your differential diagnoses? Provide a minimum of three (3) possible diagnoses. List them from highest to lowest priority. What was your primary diagnosis and why?Â
- Reflection notes: What would you do differently in a similar patient evaluation? Reflect on one social determinant of health according to the HealthyPeople 2030 (you will need to research) as applied to this case in the realm of psychiatry and mental health. As a future advanced provider, what are one health promotion activity and one patient education consideration for this patient for improving health disparities and inequities in the realm of psychiatry and mental health? Demonstrate your critical thinking.
By Day 7
Submit your Video Case Presentation.
Note: In Week 7: Assignment 2, Part 2 you will the Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation including two (2) files for the evaluation, including a Word document and scanned PDF/images of the completed assignment signed by your Preceptor.
submission information
- Click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
- Next, click Text Entry and then click the Embed Kaltura Media button.
- Select your recorded video under My Media.
- Check the box for the End-User License Agreement and select Submit Assignment for review.
Rubric
| PRAC_6635_Week7_Assignment2_Part1__Rubric | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Photo ID display and professional attire | 5 to >0.0 pts Excellent Photo ID is displayed. The student is dressed professionally. 0 pts Fair 0 pts Good 0 pts Poor Photo ID is not displayed. Student must remedy this before grade is posted. The student is not dressed professionally. | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Time | 5 to >0.0 pts Excellent The video does not exceed the 8-minute time limit. 0 pts Fair 0 pts Good 0 pts Poor The video exceeds the 8-minute time limit. (Note: Information presented after the 8 minutes will not be evaluated for grade inclusion.) | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Description of chief complaint and history of present illness | 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent The student provides an accurate, clear, and complete description of the chief complaint and history of present illness. 4 to >3.0 pts Good The student provides an accurate description of the chief complaint and history of present illness. 3 to >1.0 pts Fair The student provides a vague, inaccurate, or incomplete description of the chief complaint and history of present illness, or description is missing. 1 to >0 pts Poor The student provides a completely inaccurate, or incomplete description of the chief complaint and history of present illness, or the description is missing. | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Description of past psychiatric, substance use, medical, social, and family history | 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent The student provides an accurate, clear, and complete description of past psychiatric, substance use, medical, social, and family history. 4 to >3.0 pts Good The student provides an accurate description of past psychiatric, substance use, medical, social, and family history. 3 to >1.0 pts Fair The student provides a vague, inaccurate, or incomplete description of psychiatric, substance use, medical, social, and family history, or description is missing. 1 to >0 pts Poor The student provides a completely inaccurate, or incomplete description of psychiatric, substance use, medical, social, and family history, or description is missing. | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Discussion of most recent mental status exam and observations made during interview and review of systems | 15 to >13.0 pts Excellent The student provides an accurate, clear, and complete discussion of results from most recent mental status exam and observations made during interview and review of systems. 13 to >11.0 pts Good The student provides an accurate discussion of results from most recent mental status exam and observations made during interview and review of systems. 11 to >10.0 pts Fair The student provides a vague, inaccurate, or incomplete discussion of results from most recent mental status exam and observations made during interview and review of systems. 10 to >0 pts Poor All or most of the discussion is inaccurate or missing. | 15 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Discussion of diagnostics with results | 10 to >8.0 pts Excellent The student provides an accurate, clear, and complete discussion of diagnostics with results. 8 to >7.0 pts Good The student provides an accurate discussion of diagnostics with results. 7 to >6.0 pts Fair The student provides a vague, inaccurate, or incomplete discussion of diagnostics with results. 6 to >0 pts Poor All or most of the discussion is inaccurate or missing. | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Diagnostic Impression with three (3) differential diagnosesReflection on this case | 25 to >22.0 pts Excellent The student provides an accurate, clear, and complete diagnostic impression with three (3) differentials. … Reflections are thorough, thoughtful, and demonstrate critical thinking. …Reflections contain all 3 elements from the assignment directions. 22 to >19.0 pts Good The student provides an accurate diagnostic impression with three (3) differentials…. Reflections demonstrate critical thinking…. Reflections contain 2 of the elements from the assignment directions. 19 to >17.0 pts Fair The student provides a vague, inaccurate, less than 3, or incomplete diagnostic impression with differentials…. Reflections are somewhat general or do not demonstrate critical thinking…. Reflections contain 1 of the required elements from the assignment directions. 17 to >0 pts Poor All or most of the discussion is inaccurate or missing. No diagnostic impression and less than 2 differential diagnoses…. Reflections are incomplete, inaccurate, or missing. … There are no Reflections elements from the assignment directions. | 25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Presentation style | 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Presentation style is exceptionally clear, professional, and focused. 4 to >3.0 pts Good Presentation style is clear, professional, and focused. 3 to >2.0 pts Fair Presentation style is mostly clear, professional, and focused 2 to >0 pts Poor Presentation style is unclear, unprofessional, and/or unfocused. | 5 pts |
Total Points: 75
Week 7: Assignment 2, Part 2: Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation and Patient Case, Documentation
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations are a way to reflect on your practicum experiences and connect the experiences to the learning you gain from your weekly Learning Resources. Comprehensive notes, such as the ones required in this practicum course, are often used in clinical settings to document patient care.
For this Assignment, you will document information about a patient that you examined during the last 2 weeks, using the Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Template provided. You will then use this note to develop and record a case presentation for this patient.
To Prepare
- Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide about assessment and diagnosis. Also review the Kaltura Media resource in the Classroom Support Center (accessed via the Help button).
- Select a patient that you examined during the last 2 weeks who presented with a disorder other than the one present in your selected case for Week 5.
- Conduct a Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation on this patient using the template provided in the Learning Resources. There is also a completed exemplar document in the Learning Resources so that you can see an example of the types of information a completed evaluation document should contain. All psychiatric evaluations must be signed, and each page must be initialed by your Preceptor. You will submit your document in Week 7: Assignment, Part 2 and you will include the complete Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation as a Word document, as well as a PDF/images of each page that is initialed and signed by your Preceptor. You must submit your document using Turn It In.
Please Note:Â Electronic signatures are not accepted. If both files are not received by the due date, Faculty will deduct points per the Walden Late Policies. - Develop a video case presentation, based on your evaluation of this patient, that includes chief complaint; history of present illness; any pertinent past psychiatric, substance use, medical, social, family history; most recent mental status exam; and current psychiatric diagnosis, including differentials that were ruled out.
- Include at least five (5) scholarly resources to support your assessment and diagnostic reasoning.
- Ensure that you have the appropriate lighting and equipment to record the presentation.
Assignment
Record yourself presenting the complex case for your clinical patient.
Do not sit and read your written evaluation! The video portion of the assignment is a simulation to demonstrate your ability to succinctly and effectively present a complex case to a colleague for a case consultation. The written portion of this assignment is a simulation for you to demonstrate to the faculty your ability to document the complex case as you would in an electronic medical record. The written portion of the assignment will be used as a guide for faculty to review your video to determine if you are omitting pertinent information or including non-essential information during your case staffing consultation video.
In your presentation:
- Dress professionally and present yourself in a professional manner.
- Display your photo ID at the start of the video when you introduce yourself.
- Ensure that you do not include any information that violates the principles of HIPAA (i.e., don’t use the patient’s name or any other identifying information).
- Present the full case. Include chief complaint; history of present illness; any pertinent past psychiatric, substance use, medical, social, family history; most recent mental status exam; and current psychiatric diagnosis including differentials that were ruled out.
- Report normal diagnostic results as the name of the test and “normal” (rather than specific value). Abnormal results should be reported as a specific value.
Be succinct in your presentation, and do not exceed 8 minutes. Address the following:
- Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding their personal and medical history? What are their symptoms of concern? How long have they been experiencing them, and what is the severity? How are their symptoms impacting their functioning?
- Objective: What observations did you make during the interview and review of systems?Â
- Assessment:Â What were your differential diagnoses? Provide a minimum of three (3) possible diagnoses. List them from highest to lowest priority. What was your primary diagnosis and why?Â
- Reflection notes: What would you do differently in a similar patient evaluation? Reflect on one social determinant of health according to the HealthyPeople 2030 (you will need to research) as applied to this case in the realm of psychiatry and mental health. As a future advanced provider, what are one health promotion activity and one patient education consideration for this patient for improving health disparities and inequities in the realm of psychiatry and mental health? Demonstrate your critical thinking.
By Day 7
Submit your Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation including a Word document and scanned PDF/images of each page that is initialed and signed by your Preceptor.
Note: In Week 7: Assignment 2, Part 1 you will submit your Video Case Presentation.
submission information
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
- To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK7Assgn2_LastName_Firstinitial
- Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
- Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.
Rubric
| PRAC_6635_Week7_Assignment2_Part2_Rubric | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation documentation | 25 to >22.0 pts Excellent The response clearly, accurately, and thoroughly follows the Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation format to document the selected patient case. Preceptor signature and date pdf/image is uploaded on the completed assignment (not an electronic signature). 22 to >19.0 pts Good The response accurately follows the Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation format to document the selected patient case. Preceptor signature and date pdf/image is uploaded on the completed assignment but is an electronic signature. 19 to >17.0 pts Fair The response follows the Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation format to document the selected patient case, with some vagueness and inaccuracy. Preceptor signature and date pdf/image is missing from the uploaded completed assignment. 17 to >0 pts Poor The response incompletely and inaccurately follows the Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation format to document the selected patient case. No preceptor signature. | 25 pts |
Total Points: 25
