Prepare for Clinical: The Future PMHNP
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- Welcome to the PMHNP Clinical Readiness Course
Module 1

Orientation to Clinical Practice
Activities to Prepare for Clinical
PMHNP_Clinical_Prep_Checklist.pdf
Quick Quiz
PMHNP_Preceptor_Expectation_Scenarios_Worksheet.pdf
How To Address Different Scenarios In Clinical
PMHNP_Day_1_Checklist.pdf
PMHNP Clinical Self-Reflection Worksheet.pdf
Module 2: Psychiatric Interviewing Skills

Intro to the Psychiatric Interview
Psychiatric_Interview_Outline.pdf
Practice for Interviewing Activities
Addressing a Myth
MSE_Quick_Reference_Chart.pdf
Mental Status Exam (MSE) Practice with Vignette
MSE_Practice_Vignettes_Structured.pdf
Cultural & Contextual Considerations
Cultural_Formulation_Interview_Handout.pdf
Cultural_Formulation_Interview_Checklist.pdf
Managing Challenging Patient Behaviors
Trauma-Informed Interviewing (TIC)
Brief Interventions Within the Interview
Module 3: Diagnostic Foundations

Diagnosis
DSM5_Diagnostic_Categories_Summary.pdf
High-Yield Diagnostic Red Flags in Psychiatry
Red_Flags_Workup_Quick_Reference.pdf
Always Rule Out Medical Causes Before Labeling Psychiatric
Applying Differential Diagnosis Strategies in Psychiatry
Medical Causes That Mimic Psychiatric Symptoms – Quick Reference
Differential Diagnosis Quick Reference
Activities to Practice
Diagnostic_Workbook_Expanded.pdf
Quiz with Rationales
Case Study: Depression vs. Bipolar
Top 10 Common Diagnostic Pitfalls in Psychiatry
Module 4: Medication Management Primer

Core Content
Psychiatric Medications by Class: Quick Reference
Psychiatric Medication Side Effect & Safety Chart
Medication_Matching.pdf
First-Line Medications for Common Psychiatric Disorders
First-Line Medications Table
Psychiatric Medications by Class: Quick Reference
Black Box Warnings & Interactions — Quick Reference
Lab Monitoring in Psychiatric Medications
Behavioral Monitoring in Psychiatric Practice
Module 5: Psychotherapy & Non-Pharmacologic Interventions

Lesson 1: Overview of Psychotherapy Modalities
Psychotherapy in PMHNP Practice: Quick Reference
Lesson 2: CBT Basics
Lesson 3: DBT Skills in Brief Practice
Lesson 4: Supportive Therapy & Psychoeducation
Supportive Therapy & Psychoeducation: Quick Reference
Lesson 5: Non-Drug Interventions
Lifestyle & Non-Drug Interventions: Quick Reference
Lesson 6: Motivational Interviewing (MI) in Brief Encounters
Lesson 7: Building the Therapeutic Alliance
Integrating Therapy + Medication Management
Most Common Psychiatric Diagnoses: Mini Lessons

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
SOAP Note – Major Depressive Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
SOAP Note – Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Bipolar Disorder
SOAP Note – Bipolar II Disorder
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
SOAP Note – Schizophrenia
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
SOAP Note – ADHD

Most Common Psychiatric Diagnoses: Mini Lessons

Overview & epidemiology
Core DSM-5 criteria
Differential diagnosis highlights
High-yield screening tools
Red flags/clinical pearls
Applied interview question
Quick case vignette

10 Lessons