STUDY PLAN
Can you imagine an athlete deciding to run a marathon without training for the event? Most ambitious people who have set this goal will follow a specific training plan that will allow them to feel confident and prepared on the big day. Similarly, if you want to feel confident and prepared for your certification exam, you should create and follow a plan that will thoroughly prepare you for success.
In this Assignment, you will review the study plan that you developed in NRNP 6665, and revise your plan as necessary, which will serve as the road map for you to follow to attain your certification.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
TO PREPARE
· Reflect on the study plan you created in NRNP 6665. Did you accomplish your SMART goals? What areas of focus still present opportunities for growth?
THE ASSIGNMENT
· Revise your study plan summarizing your current strengths and opportunities for improvement.
· Develop 3–4 new SMART goals for this quarter and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal. Include a timetable for accomplishing them and a description of how you will measure your progress.
· Describe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, mnemonics and other mental strategies, and print or online resources you could use to study. You will submit 2 documents: the previous NRNP 6665 study plan and your NRNP 6675 revised study plan.
· American Psychiatric Association. (2024). CPT coding and reimbursementLinks to an external site. . https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/practice-management/coding-and-reimbursement
· American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. Section II. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders Links to an external site. (5th ed., text rev.). https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/book/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787
· Buppert, C. (2021). Nurse practitioner’s business practice and legal guide (7th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
· Chapter 9, “Reimbursement for Nurse Practitioner Services”
· Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2023). Medicare & mental health coverageLinks to an external site. . https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mln1986542-medicare-mental-health-coverage.pdf
· Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2023). Your billing responsibilities Links to an external site. . https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coordination-of-Benefits-and-Recovery/ProviderServices/Your-Billing-Responsibilities
· DeNisco, S. M. (2023). Role development for the nurse practitioner (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
· Chapter 17, “Reimbursement for Nurse Practitioner Services” (pp. 403-427)
· Chapter 14, “Concepts and Challenges of the Professional Nurse Practitioner” (pp. 351-362)
· Chapter 15, “Health Policy and the Nurse Practitioner” (pp. 367-384)
· Chapter 16, “Mentoring and Lifelong Learning” (pp. 389-399)
· Walden University Academic Skills Center. (2017). Developing SMART goals Links to an external site. . https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=51901492
· Zakhari, R. (2021). The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification review manual . Springer Publishing Company.
· Chapter 4 “Neuroanatomy, Physiology, and Mental Illness”
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NRNP 6675 Revised Study Plan – Guidelines
1. Introduction (½ page)
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Briefly explain the purpose of a study plan (like the marathon analogy—preparation leads to success).
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Mention that this is a revision of your previous NRNP 6665 plan, reflecting growth and areas still needing improvement.
2. Reflection on Previous Plan (1 page)
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Did you meet your prior SMART goals?
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State which goals were achieved (e.g., mastering DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, improving time management).
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Identify which areas remain challenging (e.g., CPT coding, reimbursement policies, test-taking strategies).
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3. Current Strengths and Opportunities for Improvement (½–1 page)
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Strengths: clinical knowledge, case formulation, familiarity with DSM-5, improved study habits.
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Opportunities: deeper review of psychopharmacology, legal/ethical NP practice, billing/reimbursement, test-taking stamina.
4. New SMART Goals (3–4 goals, with tasks, timetable, and measurement)
For each SMART goal:
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Specific – clear skill or knowledge area.
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Measurable – how you’ll track progress.
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Achievable – realistic within quarter.
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Relevant – ties to certification success.
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Time-bound – deadline.
Example Goals:
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By Week 4, review and master DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for 10 high-yield disorders using practice questions (measured by ≥85% score on self-assessment quizzes).
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By Week 6, complete two full-length timed practice exams (measured by score improvement and reduced completion time).
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By Week 8, improve knowledge of CPT coding and reimbursement through APA and CMS resources (measured by 90% accuracy on coding scenarios).
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By Week 10, strengthen pharmacology recall by creating mnemonics and flashcards, reviewing them 3x weekly (measured by 90% correct on drug mechanism/side effect quizzes).
5. Resources (½–1 page)
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Academic/Professional: DSM-5-TR (APA, 2022), APA CPT coding resources, CMS billing guidelines, Zakhari (2021) review manual.
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Study Strategies: mnemonics, spaced repetition apps (e.g., Quizlet, Anki), mock exams.
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Collaboration: study group with peers, online discussion forums, Walden Academic Skills Center SMART goals guide.
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Self-Care: scheduled rest, exercise, mindfulness for test anxiety management.
6. Conclusion (½ page)
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Re-emphasize commitment to following this structured plan.
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Stress that combining strengths, new SMART goals, and resources will build confidence for certification success.
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