NR 661 Week 1 Assignment; Certification Review Study Plan: August 2020

Certification Review Plan Jannina Azabache NR 661 Capstone: Sept 2020 Learning Goal (identified from APEA-PrePredictor Exam) What do you want to accomplish? Learning Activities How are you going to accomplish your goal? Timeline When do what to accomplish your goal? 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) 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 subjectspecific exams using tutor mode practicing until I consistently score at least 80% and take a 150- question practice exam in the APEA myQbank 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 Certification Review Plan Jannina Azabache NR 661 Capstone: Sept 2020 Learning Goal: To improve my knowledge of the function of the Cardiovascular system and management and treatment of Cardiovascular disorders Cardiovascular conditions (Score- 67%) 6. Watch a webinar & APEA Holier videos every day on the diagnosis and treatment of Dermatology disorders. 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. 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. 6.I will spend 3 hours every day doing review questions from our review book and or My Q Bank questions. 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. With the increase in knowledge in Cardiovascular conditions this student will have a better chance at success on the national certification test. Learning Goal: To improve my knowledge, pharmacological 1. View the videos on Mood Disorders in the APEA CeCenter Each learning activity will be completed by week 5. Increasing my knowledge base of psychiatric disorders will help me to provide Certification Review Plan Jannina Azabache NR 661 Capstone: Sept 2020 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. 5. Complete tutor mode, psychiatry subjectspecific 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). 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. Learning Goal: To improve knowledge base of pregnancyrelated 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 pregnancyrelated conditions are often treated by an OB/GYN or midwife, Certification Review Plan Jannina Azabache NR 661 Capstone: Sept 2020 3. Complete the certification questions and review the answers and rationales for pregnancy in Hollier, A. (2017). Family and adultgero nurse practitioner certification questions (3rd ed.). Scott, LA: Advanced Practice Education Associates, Inc. 4. Complete tutor mode, pregnancy subjectspecific 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. 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. 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