NR 661 CERTIFICATION EXAM INFORMATION - DOWNLOAD PAPER TO SCORE AN A GRADE

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Learning Goal (identified from APEA-Pre- Predictor Exam) What do you want to accomplish? Learning Activities How are you going to accomplish your goal? Timeline When do what to accomplish your goa... l? Reflection How will accomplishing your goal improve your certification preparation or make you a better nurse practitioner? Learning Goal: To improve my knowledge of the function of the Dermatology system and management and treatment of Dermatology disorders (Dermatology -44% APEA scoring) 1. Read chapter 2 (Dermatology Disorders) in Hollier, A. (2018). Clinical guidelines in primary care (3rd ed.). Advanced Practice Education Associates. 2. View the videos on Dermatology Disorders in the APEA CeCenter 3. Review my APEA (2019) medication flashcards for common Dermatology disorders (including those specific to child’s health) Each learning activity will be completed by week 4 Improving my knowledge of and understanding the disease processes of common Dermatology disorders will help me to correctly assess, diagnose, and treat both adult and children with specific dermatology disorders. Additionally, this information will also help to better prepare me for the national certification examination 4. Complete the certification questions and review the answers and rationales for Dermatology Disorders in Hollier, A. (2018). Clinical guidelines in primary care (3rd ed.). Advanced Practice Education Associates. 5. Complete Dermatologist subject- specific exams using tutor mode practicing until I consistently score at least 80% and take a 150- question practice exam in the APEA myQbank 6. Watch a webinar & APEA Holier videos every day on the diagnosis and treatment of Dermatology disorders. Learning Goal: To improve my knowledge of the function of the Cardiovascular system and management and treatment of Cardiovascular disorders Cardiovascular conditions (Score- 67%) 1. Complete Cardiovascular conditions in APEA My Q Bank. I will continue to practice until I consistently score at least 85% 2. Review the most up to date Cardiovascular clinical guidelines and treatment plans. 3. Read 3-4 advanced practice nursing/medial journal articles related cardiovascular conditions. 4. Watch a webinar & APEA Holier videos every day on the diagnosis and treatment of Cardiovascular diseases. The majority of this goal will be accomplished by week 4. I will continue to review Cardiovascular conditions, and treatments plans throughout the next 8 weeks Improving my Cardiovascular assessment and diagnosis skills will ensure that I have the knowledge to make the best care decisions for my patients. By achieving this goal of treating and proper diagnosis of Cardiovascular conditions the student will have a better understanding of Diseases of the Cardiovascular system and will ensure safe treatment of my patients and with my increase in knowledge I will able to provide the very best care to my patients. 5.Complete 150 questions on Cardiovascular diseases and conditions in the APEA question bank, I will continue to practice until I score 85% or better. With the increase in knowledge in Cardiovascular conditions this student will have a better chance at success on the national certification test. 6.I will spend 3 hours every day doing review questions from our review book and or My Q Bank questions. Learning Goal: 1. View the videos on Each learning Increasing my To improve my Mood Disorders in the activity will be knowledge base of knowledge, APEA CeCenter completed by psychiatric disorders will pharmacological week 5. help me to provide treatment, and management of common psychiatric disorders (Psychiatry-70% APEA scoring) 2. Read chapter 17 (Psychiatric Disorders, Violence, Abuse, and Neglect Issues) in Hollier, A. (2018). Clinical guidelines in primary4 care (3rd ed.). Advanced Practice Education Associates. 3. Review my APEA (2019) drug flashcards for psychiatric medications 4. Complete the certification questions and review the answers and rationales for psychosocial disorders in Hollier, A. (2018). Clinical guidelines in primary care (3rd ed.). Advanced Practice Education Associates. holistic care to my patients. It is important to focus on the whole person’s well-being and not just a disease process. Understanding mental health conditions will help me to identify the signs and symptoms of a patient. Understanding the pharmacological treatment of psychiatric disorders will also help me to provide safe and effective patient care and help to prepare for certification examination. Reviewing national guidelines will ensure that I am providing evidence-based care. 5. Complete tutor mode, psychiatry subject- specific exams in the APEA myQbank practicing until I consistently score at least 80%. 6. Review the National Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care Part I & II (GLAD 2018). Learning Goal: To improve knowledge base of pregnancy- related conditions that may present in the primary care setting (Pregnancy-60% APEA scoring) 1. View the video on Pregnancy in the APEA CeCenter 2. Read chapter 14 (Pregnancy) and chapter 9 (Lactation and Breast Feeding) in Hollier, A. (2018). Clinical guidelines in primary care (3rd ed.). Advanced Practice Education Associates. Each learning activity will be completed by week 7. Achieving this learning goal will help improve my knowledge base and better prepare me to treat pregnancy-related conditions that may present in the family practice setting. Although pregnancy- related conditions are often treated by an OB/GYN or midwife, 3. Complete the certification questions and review the answers and rationales for pregnancy in Hollier, A. (2017). Family and adult- gero nurse practitioner certification questions (3rd ed.). Scott, LA: Advanced Practice Education Associates, Inc. knowing the proper treatments and contraindications in the treatment of pregnant females will ensure that I provide safe and competent care to the mother while protecting the unborn child. 4. Complete tutor mode, pregnancy subject- specific exams in the APEA myQbank practicing until I consistently score at least 80%. 5. Reviewing Pregnancy Health conditions and the appropriate management of each through National Guidelines and recommendations found in the Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care. 6. Will read at least 4 specific journal articles with relation to pregnancy health conditions to strengthen my ability to assess, diagnose, and treat according to the latest evidence-based practices. Learning Goal: Improve my knowledge of the function and management of diseases of the Women’s health Disorders 1. View the videos on Women’s Health Disorders in the APEA CeCenter 2. Read 3-4 advanced practice nursing/medical journal articles related to Each learning activity will be completed by week 6. Identifying patients to focus on women’s health will improve my assessment and diagnosis skills. On the other hand, will allow me to create and modify treatment plans and (Women’s Health-60% APEAscoring) Women’s Health conditions. 3. Read chapter 19 (Women’s health Disorders) in Hollier, A. (2018). Clinical guidelines in primary care (3rd ed.). Advanced Practice Education Associates. 4. Review my APEA (2019) medication flashcards for common Women’s Health disorders engage with the patient. Putting knowledge into practice improves my understanding of the preventive measures applicable to women specifically. Additionally, increasing my knowledge in this area will better prepare me to be successful on my national certification exam 5. Complete the certification questions and review the answers and rationales for Women’s Health disorders in Hollier, A. (2018). Clinical guidelines in primary care (3rd ed.). Advanced Practice Education Associates. 6. Complete Women’s health disorder subject- specific exams using tutor mode practicing until I consistently score at least 80% and take a 150- question practice exam in the APEA myQbank Learning Goal: 1. I will complete subject specific exam on Professional Issues topic in the APEA my Qbank, practicing to consistently score at least > 90%. 2. I will study and review the clinical My target to accomplish my goal is by the end of week 6 of this class so that I can understand the concepts of professional issues well during the review class and perform well Increasing my knowledge in this area will help me in my future practice with better understanding of reimbursement for services, ethical decision-making, healthcare policy, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and To improve my knowledge of the function of Professional Issues. (Professional Issues Health- 27% APEAscoring) practice guidelines related to the professional issue to gain knowledge. 3. I will read at least 2 recent articles that are related to Professional Issues. 4. I will review the modules presented by CE center on Professional issue. 5. I will study any topic related to Professional Issues for 1 hour/week on Saturdays. 6. I will attend or watch ground rounds or PowerPoint presentation on any professional issues topic that are offered by Chamberlain. I will attend the online review class and focus on Professional issue topics during the review. on APEA exams. national and state practice concerns. Building my knowledge of these processes will also help ensure success on my national certification exam. Accomplishment of this goal will be prioritized in order to meet success. Learning Goal: To continue to increase my confidence and skills in performing head- to-toe, system specific, and age-specific assessments across the lifespan (Testing 1. Perform head-to-toe assessments on patients presenting for annual physicals exams , DOT physicals, schools physicals , well-child visits, and Medicare wellness visits under the direction of my preceptor identifying areas of weakness or areas that need improvement. Learning activities 1 and 2 will be completed each week (weeks 1-8) until completion of 125 clinical hours. Learning goal 3 will be completed as follows: Dermatology By continuing to grow in skill and confidence with physical assessments each week during clinicals, I will be better prepared to correctly diagnose and provide safe, accurate, and competent care for my patients. When areas of weakness are identified, Domain: Assessment- 63% APEA scoring) 2. Perform system specific assessments on patients presenting for acute visits identifying areas of weakness or areas that need improvement. 3. Review the remaining APEA (2019) medication flashcards for the following disorders: cardiovascular, dermatology, psychiatry, women’s health, pregnancy and other diseases. -week 4 Cardiovascular -week 4 Psychiatry week 5 pregnancy - week 7 women’s health week 6 professional issues week 6 Learning activity 4 will be completed by the end of week 6. I will add additional study time to the areas. Two areas that I feel weak in are cardiovascular and hematology .Additionally, taking practice exams will also help to identify areas of weakness to focus on before taking my certification examination. 4. Complete the Family practice Exam I and Adult-Gero Practice Exam in Hollier, A. (2018). Clinical guidelines in primary care (3rd ed.). Advanced Practice Education Associates. Learning activity 5 will be completed by the end of week 7. Learning activity 6 will be completed by the end of week 8. 5. Complete the Family practice Exam II and Adult-Gero Practice Exam II and review the answers in Hollier, A. (2018). Clinical guidelines in primary care (3rd ed.). Advanced Practice Education Associates. 6. Complete the Family practice Exam III and Adult-Gero Practice Exam III and review the answers and rationales in Hollier, A. (2018). Clinical guidelines in primary care (3rd ed.). Advanced Practice Education Associates. Preparing for an examination is very challenging especially when the reading materials are extensive and voluminous. In search a case, there is a need for having a schedule that incorporates a breakdown of the study materials and an implementation plan on how to cover the content. The study plan is a significant tool to allow you to allocate more time to the areas of weakness while still allocating time for the other areas. The study plan will help me prepare for the exam adequately. Appendix [Show More]

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