Description
For this assignment, list the parts of a comprehensive mental status examination (MSE) for mental health patients. Give examples of each and describe the significance to the advanced practice nurse.
Submission Instructions
The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
The paper should be formatted per current APA and 2-4 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract, and references page.
Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Mental Exam Rubric
Criteria Ratings Points
Identification of Main Issues/Problems
Distinguished – 20 points
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.
Excellent – 18 points
Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most of the issues/problems.
Fair – 16 points
Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of most of the issues/problems.
Poor – 8 points
Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding of most of the issues/problems.
20 points
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems
Distinguished – 20 points
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
Excellent – 18 points
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.
Fair – 16 points
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
Poor – 8 points
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
20 points
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding
Distinguished – 20 points
Provides a thorough, competent, and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.
Excellent – 18 points
Provides competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
Fair – 16 points
Provides competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
Poor – 8 points
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
20 points
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature
Distinguished – 20 points
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.
Excellent – 18 points
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
Fair – 16 points
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
Poor – 8 points
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.
20 points
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
Distinguished – 20 points
Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.
Excellent – 18 points
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
Fair – 16 points
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
Poor – 8 points
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.
20 points
Total Points
100
