Clinical Preparation Journal

Unit 3 Assignment – Clinical Preparation Journal
Review the video showcasing the mental status exam:

Review the following resources for mental status exam:
PsychPage.
(n.d.). How to conduct a mental status exam (Links to an
external site.).
http://www.psychpage.com/learning/library/advpract/mse.htm
Mental Status Exam Handout
Give a brief summary of the components of the mental
status exam. Why is this critical to the care of the mental health
patient?
Rubric
NU671 Unit 3 Assignment – Clinical Preparation Journal
Rubric

NU671 Unit 3 Assignment – Clinical Preparation Journal
Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe
psychiatric/mental health area investigated is identifiable in the
submission.

5 pts
Proficient
The submission is clear on the psychiatric/mental health
area investigated.

3 pts
Approaching Proficiency
The submission is unclear on the psychiatric/mental
health area investigated.

0 pts
Not Proficient
The submission does not contain an identified
psychiatric/mental health area investigated.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe
reflection submitted is focused on the identified psychiatric/mental health
area investigated.

10 pts
Proficient
An exemplary discussion of the identified
psychiatric/mental health area is noted in the submission.

7 pts
Approaching Proficiency
A satisfactory discussion of the identified
psychiatric/mental health area is noted in the submission.

3 pts
Not Proficient
The discussion of the identified psychiatric/mental
health area is limited in detail.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe
reflective discussion is supported by scholarly resources.

10 pts
Proficient
The reflective discussion is supported well by scholarly
psychiatric/mental health literature.

5 pts
Approaching Proficiency
The reflective discussion is supported by basic
resources in the psychiatric/mental health literature.

2 pts
Not Proficient
The reflective discussion is not supported by
psychiatric/mental health resources.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe
submission demonstrates the appropriate application of APA 7th edition
guidelines for the construction of in-text and reference citations.

5 pts
Proficient
The submission is free from citation construction
errors.

3 pts
Approaching Proficiency
The submission contains 1-3 citation construction
errors.

1 pts
Not Proficient
The submission contains greater than 3 citation
construction errors.

5 pts

Total Points: 30

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