University of Technology, Jamaica

College of Health Sciences

Caribbean School of Nursing-UTech
Bachelor of Science Nursing

February 21, 2014

Dear Colleagues,
RE: Clinical Examinations for the BSN Year 3 Students (February 24 March 7, 2014)
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Firstly, let me thank you all for your support and facilitation of the students thus far in the
clinical rotation. I have gone ahead and arranged the clinical examination rota for Mental Health
Nursing. These examinations will take place as per schedule.
I am therefore requesting your support. All Mental Health practical examinations will be
conducted by a University of Technology Lecturer and a Clinical Preceptor.
Please find enclosed copies of the examination schedule. Each students assessment is for
approximately one hour and forty-five minutes (1hr 45mins) and they have been notified of their
respective examination dates. Please note that I have gone ahead and scheduled you to
participate in the examinations based on your days of availability.
Thank you for your kind cooperation and support in facilitating the learning of our students.

Sincerely,

Terry J. Campbell (Mr.)

Lecturer
Contact #864-0292
Email TJCampbell@utech.edu.jm
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University of Technology, Jamaica

College of Health Sciences
Caribbean School of Nursing-UTech
BSN - Year 3 Clinical Examination Schedule
NUR 3001: Psychiatric - Mental Health Nursing

Date

Time

Examiners

Tuesday
Feb. 25, 2014

8am 12pm

T. Campbell
A. Percy-Smith

Georgia Satchwell
Kadine King
Shantelle Wilson

K2
K2
K2

Wednesday

8am 12pm

T. Campbell
B. Rajeish

Maureen Samuels
Alicia Williamson
Cassandra Whyte
Crystal Douglas

K3
K3
K3
K3

Thursday
Feb. 27, 2014

8am 12pm

T. Campbell
K. Brown

Shayon Bailey
Jameallea Carter
Asha Esson

K2
K2
K2

Monday
March 3, 2014

8am 12pm

T. Campbell
A.Percy Smith

Leanza Chisolm
Shaniel Jones
Ava-Gay Lindsay
Georgette Satchwell

K3
K3
K3
K3

Feb. 26, 2014

Students

Wards

University of Technology, Jamaica

College of Health Sciences
Caribbean School of Nursing-UTech
BSN - Year 3 Clinical Examination Schedule
NUR 3001: Psychiatric - Mental Health Nursing

Date

Time

Tuesday
March 4, 2014

8am 12pm

T. Campbell
A Percy Smith

Susan Wollastan-Joseph
Karee Roper
Shannon Brown
Kamala Clarke

K2
K2
K2

Thursday

8am 12pm

T. Campbell
K. Brown

Cassandrea Hutchinson
Amanda Gibbs
Shanna-Kay Lake
Davia Barnes

K3
K3
K3
K3

8am 9:30am

T. Campbell
Preceptors

Post-Examination Briefing/
Post Clinical Conference

March 6, 2014

Friday
March 7, 2014

Examiners

Students

Wards

***The Ward you are assigned to may change due to the activities
on that ward on the particular day***

University of Technology, Jamaica

College of Health Sciences
Caribbean School of Nursing-UTech
BSN- Year 3 Clinical Examination: Mental Health Nursing

EXAMINATION GUIDELINES

Each student will be:

exposed to the tool prior to the examination

assigned one (1) patient on the scheduled day of exam

asked to administer & educate the patient on one (1) psychotropic medication currently
being administered to the patient @ Station 1 (10 minutes)

given a total of twenty (20) minutes to review the docket, clipboard, medication kardex
and make notes @ Station 2

given two Rest Stops totaling ten (10) minutes between Stations 1, 2, 3 or 4.

given a total of twenty-five (25) minutes to conduct a mental status examination of the
patient @ Station 3

allowed thirty (35) minutes to complete their documentation and care plans before going
to the examiners @ Station 4

asked to present a plan of care to the examiners using the nursing process (All written
care plans will be collected at the end of the time at station 4) @ Station 5 (15
minutes)

asked questions by either of the examiners pertaining to the care of the patient and
evaluated using the tools provided. The student may be scored 0-3 based on the listed
criteria.

given a TOTAL examination time of 2hours

The use of a drug guide or other text will not be permitted in the examination

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
CARIBBEAN SCHOOL OF NURSING-UTECH
Bachelor of Science Nursing
Performance Evaluation Tool
NUR 3001: PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
BSN-3
Name of Student: ________________________________

ID NO: _________________

Health Facility/Ward: ____________________________

Date: __________________

OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the students knowledge of psychotropic medications, practical skills in conducting
an assessment of the mentally ill patient, and level of critical thinking, attitude, professionalism,
and communication skills employed in the delivery of care to the mentally ill patient.
INSTRUCTIONS
POINTS FOR THE RATING SCALES FOR NURSING PROFICIENCY ARE:
3 Good; 2-Average; 1 Below Average; 0 DID NOT ATTEMPT

SCORE

CRITERIA

GOOD
(3)

The student adequately meets the objective in assigned situations

The student require minimal teacher guidance
The student frequently demonstrates appropriate initiative in assigned situations
The student demonstrates a moderate level of application of knowledge, in assigned situations

AVERAGE
(2)

The student satisfactorily meets the objective in assigned situations

The student requires moderate teacher guidance
The student satisfactorily demonstrates appropriate initiative in assigned situations
The student demonstrates satisfactory application of knowledge, in assigned situations

BELOW
AVERAGE
(1)

The student is inconsistent in the meeting of the objectives

The student requires consistent teacher guidance in assigned situations
The student has difficulty demonstrating initiative in meeting the objectives
The student demonstrates inconsistent applications of knowledge in assigned situations

DID NOT
ATTEMPT
(0)

The student does not meet the required objectives

The student requires intensive teacher guidance in assigned situations
The student does not demonstrate initiative in meeting the objectives
The student does not apply the use of appropriate knowledge in assigned situations

AREAS TO BE EVALUATED
SECTION A: KNOWLEDGE/UNDERSTANDING
1
2
3
4
5
6

N/A

COMMENTS

Demonstrates knowledge of the mental health disorder

Describes treatment modality for the mental health disorder
Explain the roles of the nurse in the management of mental health
disorder
Uses nursing and non-nursing models and theories to support care
Demonstrates understanding of the ethical/legal principle
underpinning psychiatric (mental health) nursing practice
Demonstrates knowledge of the institutions policies and protocols
governing psychiatric (mental health) nursing
SECTION SCORE

/18pts

SECTION B: SPECIFIC NURSING MANAGEMENT OF THE MENTALLY ILL PATIENT

1
Maintains a therapeutic environment for the patient during
interaction
2
Uses activities of daily living ( self-care activities) in a goal oriented
way to foster adequate self care and physical and mental well-being
3

Integrates patient preferences in delivering care during interaction

Uses appropriate health promotion strategies in the care of the

patient
Collaborates with other members of the health team in providing
efficient and effective psychiatric mental health care.

SECTION SCORE

/15pts

SECTION C: GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF PATIENT USING THE NURSING PROCESS

1
Develops a therapeutic relationships with patient
2
Conducts a focused physical assessment of the patient
3

Interprets laboratory and diagnostic data

4
5

Synthesizes objective and subjective data to identify patients needs

*Formulates actual and potential nursing diagnoses

*Prioritizes patients/clients problems

7
8

*Develops appropriate patient objectives for evaluating the

effectiveness of patient care
*Develops appropriate nursing interventions with rationales

*Evaluates the effectiveness of care given

10
11

Modifies nursing care plan based on patients response

Uses initiative in administering care / decision making and provides
adequate rationale for actions
Completes care and clinical activities in the planned time/a realistic
period
Educates patient regarding status and management

12
13
14

*Accurately documents assessment data, nursing interventions and

patients response
SECTION SCORE

/42

AREAS TO BE EVALUATED
SECTION D: COMMUNICATION & ATTITUDE

Gives prompt, pertinent, accurate and comprehensive reports

Utilizes appropriate lines and modes of communication with

client/family/health team
Displays sensitivity to patients/clients physical and psycho-social
needs
Demonstrates an awareness of the patients right to confidentiality and
to be treated with dignity
Exhibits poise and self confidence

3
4
5
6
7

N/A

COMMENTS

Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with peers,

interdisciplinary team, patients and significant others
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability within scope of
practice
SECTION SCORE

/21

RATING
SECTION E: CORE COMPETENCIES

1.
2.
3.

Conducts Relevant Mental Status Examination

Adheres to infection control measures
Uses critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in delivering care

4.

Correctly educates patient on drug/classification/use/effects/side-effects

5.

Avoids injury to patient/others and self

N/A

SECTION SCORE

SECTION

SUMMARY OF POINTS

REMARKS

/30

SCORE

Knowledge/Understanding

/18

Specific Nursing Management Of The Mentally Ill Patient

/15

General Management Of Patient Using The Nursing Process

/42

Communication & Attitude

/21

Core Competencies

/30

FINAL SCORE:

________/126

_______%

PASS

FAIL

1. Examiners Comment:
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Examiners Signature and Date: ___________________________________________________

2. Examiners Comment:
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Examiners Signature and Date: ____________________________________________________

3. Students Comment:
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Students Signature and Date: ______________________________________________________