Practicum \u2013 Week 1 Journal Entry <\/p>\n
As a future advanced practice nurse, it is important that you are able to connect your classroom experience to your practicum experience. By applying the concepts you study in the classroom to clinical settings, you enhance your professional competency. Each week, you complete an Assignment that prompts you to reflect on your practicum experiences and relate them to the material presented in the classroom. This week, you begin documenting your practicum experiences in your Practicum Journal.<\/p>\n
The Assignment <\/p>\n
In preparation for this course\u2019s practicum experience, address the following in your Practicum Journal: <\/p>\n
\u00b7 Select one nursing theory and one counseling theory to best guide your practice <\/p>\n
in psychotherapy.<\/p>\n
Note: For guidance on nursing and counseling theories, refer to this week\u2019s <\/p>\n
Learning Resources. <\/p>\n
\u00b7 Explain why you selected these theories. Support your approach with evidence-<\/p>\n
based literature.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Develop at least three goals and at least three objectives for the practicum <\/p>\n
experience in this course.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Create a timeline of practicum activities based on your practicum requirements.<\/p>\n
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PLEASE ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTOR: Student, the objectives for this assignment were: Select one nursing theory and one counseling theory to best guide your practice in psychotherapy. Note: For guidance on nursing and counseling theories, refer to this week\u2019s Learning Resources. Explain why you selected these theories. Support your approach with evidence-based literature. Develop at least three goals and at least three objectives for the practicum experience in this course. Create a timeline of practicum activities based on your practicum requirements.<\/p>\n
NOTE: THE Practicum Journal Template (Word document) IS ATTACHED WITH <\/p>\n
THIS ASSIGNMENT.<\/p>\n
Learning Resources<\/p>\n
Required Readings<\/p>\n
Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice. New York, NY: Springer. Chapter 11, \u201cGroup Therapy\u201d (pp. 407\u2013428)<\/p>\n
Nichols, M. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Chapter 1, \u201cThe Foundations of Family Therapy\u201d (pp. 1\u20136) Chapter 2, \u201cThe Evolution of Family Therapy\u201d (pp. 7\u201328)<\/p>\n
Breeskin, J. (2011). Procedures and guidelines for group therapy. The Group Psychologist, 21(1). Retrieved from http:\/\/www.apadivisions.org\/division-49\/publications\/newsletter\/group-psychologist\/2011\/04\/group-procedures.aspx<\/p>\n
Khawaja, I. S., Pollock, K., & Westermeyer, J. J. (2011). The diminishing role of psychiatry in group psychotherapy: A commentary and recommendations for change. Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience, 8(11), 20\u201323. Retrieved from http:\/\/innovationscns.com\/<\/p>\n
Koukourikos, K., & Pasmatzi, E. (2014). Group therapy in psychotic inpatients. Health Science Journal, 8(3), 400\u2013408. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.hsj.gr\/medicine\/group-therapy-in-psychotic-inpatients.php?aid=2644<\/p>\n
Lego, S. (1998). The application of Peplau’s theory to group psychotherapy. Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, 5(3), 193\u2013196. doi:10.1046\/j.1365-2850.1998.00129.x<\/p>\n
McClanahan, K. K. (2014). Can confidentiality be maintained in group therapy? Retrieved from http:\/\/nationalpsychologist.com\/2014\/07\/can-confidentiality-be-maintained-in-group-therapy\/102566.html<\/p>\n
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2014). HIPAA privacy rule and sharing information related to mental health. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/ocr\/privacy\/hipaa\/understanding\/special\/mhguidancepdf.pdf<\/p>\n
Required Media<\/p>\n
Sommers, G., Feldman, S., & Knowlton, K. (Producers). (2008a). Legal and ethical issues for mental health professionals, volume 1: Confidentiality, privilege, reporting, and duty to warn [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net. <\/p>\n \n
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