In 450–500 words, address the following:
Learning From Experiences
- Revisit the goals and objectives from your Practicum Experience Plan. Explain the degree to which you achieved each during the practicum experience.
- Reflect on the three (3) most challenging patients you encountered during the practicum experience. What was most challenging about each?
- What did you learn from this experience?
- What resources did you have available?
- What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
- What new skills are you learning?
- What would you do differently?
- How are you managing patient flow and volume?
Communicating and Feedback
- Reflect on how you might improve your skills and knowledge and how to communicate those efforts to your Preceptor.
- Answer the questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
- Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your Preceptor.
Presenting Problem: The patient is an 11-year-old male presents with symptoms consistent with a neurodevelopmental disorder. Parents report difficulties with attention, social interactions, and academic performance, along with repetitive behaviors. History of Present Illness: The onset of symptoms began in early childhood. The patient has exhibited persistent difficulties in maintaining attention, following instructions, and completing tasks. Socially, she struggles with understanding social cues and forming peer relationships. Academic performance has been below expectations for her age, despite apparent effort. Repetitive behaviors and a preference for routines have also been noted.
Presenting Problem: The patient is a 23-year-old female presents with symptoms consistent with an anxiety disorder. She reports experiencing excessive worry, restlessness, and physical symptoms such as palpitations and muscle tension over the past year. History of Present Illness: The patient describes a gradual onset of symptoms beginning approximately one year ago. She reports persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of her life, including work, health, and personal relationships. She experiences difficulty controlling the worry, which often leads to restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances. The symptoms have significantly impacted her daily functioning and quality of life.
Chief Complaint: The patient presents with concerns about persistent anxiety affecting her daily life. History of Present Illness: Patient is a 32-year-old female who reports experiencing persistent anxiety over the past 4 months She describes feelings of excessive worry, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating, which are impacting her work performance and social interactions. The patient reports that her anxiety is accompanied by physical symptoms such as muscle tension, headaches, and occasional palpitations. She denies any specific triggers but notes that the anxiety is generalized and occurs in various situations.
