NU 665 WEEK 1 DISCUSSION 2: GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT, BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL PROFILE AND SCREENING

NU 665 WEEK 1 DISCUSSION 2: GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT, BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL PROFILE AND SCREENING

Value: 100 points

Due: Create your initial post by Day 3 and reply to at least two of your peers by Day 7.

Grading Category: Discussions

Note: In this type of discussion, you will not see the responses of your classmates until after you have posted your own response to the following prompt.

Initial Post

Review the following PowerPoint presentation on Case Formulation (PPT)

Review the article, Biopsychosocial Model and Case Formulation (Biopsychosocial Model and Case Formulation, 2024).

Look at the chart of Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages in Table 34-16 on page 1073 in the Kaplan and Sadock Synopsis of Psychiatry (2021) textbook.

Think of a patient you have seen thus far in your clinical setting; one you have not discussed before. Describe the stage of psychosocial development the patient is expected to be in based on chronological age. Discuss how your observations during the interaction informed your assessment of whether the patient is in the expected stage. Is the patient at this stage presently? Why or why not? (1-2 paragraphs)

Next, use the PowerPoint presentation on case formulation to write up a biopsychosocial assessment. Include specific observations that guided your assessment. Use relevant patient information but be sure to exclude identifiers (1-2 paragraphs). 

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Replies

Reply to at least two of your peers. Explain how you can use what you have learned from this post in your own practice. Explain the purpose of incorporating the evaluation of developmental vulnerabilities within the holistic, psychosocial assessment and treatment plan (1-2 paragraphs).

Use APA formatting as stated in the syllabus and grading rubric.

Please refer to the Grading Rubric for details on how this activity will be graded.

The described expectations meet the passing level of 80%. You are directed to review the Discussion Grading Rubric for criteria which exceed expectations.

Posting to the Discussion Forum

1. Select the appropriate Thread.
2. Select Reply.
3. Create your post.
4. Select Post to Forum. 

Introduction

This discussion focuses on the application of Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages of Development and the biopsychosocial model in understanding patient behavior and formulating comprehensive treatment plans. The integration of these frameworks allows psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) to approach patient care holistically, accounting for the complex interaction between biological, psychological, and social determinants of health. In clinical practice, recognizing where a patient stands developmentally—as outlined by Erikson—provides valuable insight into their coping mechanisms, interpersonal relationships, and overall emotional functioning. This developmental perspective also informs clinical judgment about whether a patient’s current behavior aligns with their expected psychosocial stage or reflects unresolved developmental conflicts.

The biopsychosocial model, as described in the assigned readings and PowerPoint presentation, provides a structured method for case formulation by integrating observable data and subjective experiences across multiple domains. Through this model, PMHNPs can synthesize patient history, presenting symptoms, environmental stressors, and personal strengths into a cohesive understanding of the case. This process not only guides differential diagnosis and treatment planning but also fosters empathy and individualized care.

In this discussion, a patient from the clinical setting will be presented to illustrate the integration of Erikson’s developmental framework and the biopsychosocial approach. The patient’s psychosocial stage will first be identified based on chronological age and observed behaviors, followed by a concise biopsychosocial assessment guided by clinical observations. By combining these perspectives, this analysis demonstrates how developmental theory and holistic case formulation can enhance psychiatric assessment and promote recovery-oriented outcomes.

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