Exploration of Bluelight

NU-643-05-23PCSP Adv.Psychopharmacology

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Week 11 Assignment 1: Exploration of Bluelight

Due: Sunday, 19 March 2023, 11:55 PM

To do: Make a submission

Value: Complete/Incomplete

Due: Day 7

Grading Category: Assignments

Overview

1. Go to BlueLight Discussion Forums.
2. Browse and research a recreational or prescription drug.
3. Reflect on your findings in a brief summary (about 1–2 pages long).
4. What is “the word on the street?”
5. Did anything about this surprise you?
6. Now reflect on how this information can assist you at being a better PMHNP provider.
7. Next, read the following information about rehabilitative language and compassion: Words Matter – Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction.
8. Reflect on how having an educated but non-judgmental perspective toward your patient’s facing substance use disorder could improve outcomes.
9. Now reflect on how this information can assist you at being a better PMHNP provider.

Instructions

• Your paper should be three to five pages in length, excluding the title and reference pages.
• Include a minimum of four evidence-based practice guidelines or articles.
• Make sure your paper is conformed to the most recent APA standards.

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

The described expectations meet the passing level of 80 percent. Students are directed to review the Discussion Grading Rubric for criteria that exceed expectations.