Complete Modules 1-3 of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association’s MAT: Medications for Addiction Treatment 8 Hour Waiver Training

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Then submit a progress note and answer reflection questions based on
the case presented in Module 3 of the MAT training. *Some information
was not provided in the case. Complete as much information as possible.

Reflection questions:

1. What are your nursing experiences with persons with substance use disorder (SUD)?
2. The case scenario describes a lawyer who is using heroin. Prior to
   the training, were you aware that according to the World Health
   Organization (2020), drug use disorders are the most stigmatized
   conditions by health care providers? Did you think that a successful
   person could suffer from substance use disorder?
3. Did completing this training change how you will screen for SUD and treat clients who suffer from SUD? Why or why not?
4. Do you plan to complete the MAT training and become Suboxone-waivered? Why or why not?

Psychiatric Note Format

Demographic data: Do not include identifying information. Must be HIPAA compliant.

Chief complaint:

History of present illness:

Current working diagnoses:

Current psychiatric medications:

Non-psychiatric medications:

Allergies:

Review of Systems: As appropriate, listed by body systems in bullet form

Mental Status Exam:

Physical Exam: Physical exams should be appropriate
for the patient and your clinical setting. For example: a telehealth
follow up for MDD versus an inpatient psychiatric unit for acute
psychosis will have different physical exams.

VS: If obtained

Results: If applicable and results obtained

PHQ9: HAM-A

Labs:

Impression: Narrative discussion of current status
and symptoms, how the patient is tolerating the current treatment and
any progress toward goals. Also discuss any change in diagnoses or
changes to the plan and the reason why. Always discuss the safety
evaluation and current safety plan.

Plan:

• Medication orders
• Psychotherapy orders to begin or continue
• Safety orders
• Non-pharmacologic orders – labs, psychoeducation, referrals
• Follow up

Signature: Current credentials, PMHNP student