NURS FPX 4065 Assessment 2 Preliminary Care Coordination Plan

Student Name

Capella University

NURS-FPX4065 Patient-Centered Care Coordination

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Nursing Reflection Journal: Four Spheres of Care

Wellness and disease prevention: Reflect on the health promotion disease prevention interventions you witnessed in your practicum site, as it relates to the social determinants of health most prevalent in your community. What did you see? What does this time mean to you as a professional nurse in your role? 

Throughout my practicum, I observed numerous disease prevention and health promotion interventions. Most are directly related to the community factors of well-being that impact the community. Limited access to mental health treatment, shame of mental illness, joblessness, and poverty are major obstacles to patients. To help address these problems, the practicum site used community outreach programs, mindfulness-based stress reduction, psychoeducation groups, and telehealth appointments to increase access. The screening of depression and anxiety was done preventively at the primary care visit, and a request was made to attend support groups and behavioral health specialists. These activities enabled the early reporting of mental illness problems and assisted in ensuring that mental illness talks were popularized to reduce stigma and allow patients to seek help.

This experience, to me as a nurse practitioner, strengthened the need to promote psychological well-being as a component of wellness. I was taught that my work moves beyond direct care to include assurances that patients can access resources that address socioeconomic factors, which influence mental health outcomes. My personal experience of the beneficial effects of interprofessional collaboration in the treatment of mental illness also helped me further appreciate the importance of cooperation and culturally competent approaches in the reduction of disparities. This experience cemented my professional interest in whole care, in which prevention, education, and support take center stage in the development of psychological welfare and strength in the community.

Chronic disease management: Reflect on the integration of interprofessional team-based care as it relates to chronic disease management in your practicum site. What did you see? What does this time mean to you as a professional nurse in your role?

Throughout my practicum, I witnessed how interprofessional team-based care was integrated in the treatment of chronic psychological illnesses such as stress and substance abuse disorders. The care team included nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, and case managers who worked together to create personalized treatment plans. Nurses provided patient education and close monitoring. Social workers assisted in addressing barriers such as unemployment, housing instability, and a lack of transportation. Psychologists and psychiatrists coordinated treatment and changes in medication, and case managers provided continuity of care through follow-up and referrals to the community. This coordination decreased care fragmentation, enhanced compliance with treatment, and facilitated patients in coping with long-term mental health issues effectively.

I realized that health promotion and disease prevention interventions designed for mental illness are well-connected with community elements of well-being that are common in the public. Depression and anxiety screenings done during annual visits, psychoeducation, counseling schemes, support groups, and telehealth platforms increased access to care for patients who were economically challenged and stigmatized. These interventions allowed for early recognition of mental health needs and fostered resilience through the normalization of mental illness conversations. To me, as a professional nurse, this period underscored the need to advocate for mental health equity, incorporate preventive measures into practice, and work across disciplines. It further entrenched my role as caregiver and advocate. This affirms the necessity to confront the social and economic factors that affect mental well-being and to facilitate holistic and patient-centered care.

Regenerative and restorative care: Reflect on the acute management of illnesses such as stroke, mental illness, and falls in your practicum site. What did you see? What does this time mean to you as a professional nurse in your role?

During my practicum, I observed regenerative and restorative care interventions focused on the acute management of mental illness in patients presenting with severe depression, acute psychosis and suicidal ideation. Immediate priorities included safety stabilization, thorough mental status assessments, and initiation of crisis interventions. Nurses worked with psychiatrists and social workers to develop rapid treatment plans. This involved medication management, counseling, and connecting patients with crisis hotlines or inpatient psychiatric care when needed. I checked the importance of therapeutic communication in de-escalating agitation and providing reassurance during moments of acute distress. These interventions emphasized direct disaster response and laid the basis for constant improvement.

As a professional nurse, this time highlighted to me the critical nature of timely, empathetic, and evidence-based care in the management of acute mental illnesses. Coordinated daily plans, therapeutic group work, and psychoeducational interventions played an important role in helping to control emotions and early recovery.

NURS FPX 4065 Assessment 2 Preliminary Care Coordination Plan

The site adopted the Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) program, which was aimed at empowering individuals with mental illness by enhancing their understanding of symptoms, developing effective coping strategies, and developing individualized recovery programs. Unlike strategies that are mainly focused on stabilizing symptoms, this model offered a more holistic approach by incorporating physical health education, relapse prevention planning, and strengthening social support systems. The patient’s engagement in care planning was a key principle emphasized to facilitate autonomy and hope during the recovery process. The interconnection between the IMR program and restorative practices established person-centered care and promoted the long-term well-being instead of crisis stabilization. 

The practice confirmed the significance of trauma-informed and empathetic nursing. It focuses on the role of the nurse in creating a safe, dignified, and curative therapeutic environment. I became aware that acute mental health care manages urgent emergencies, develops resilience, and assists with reintegration into normal life. This practicum strengthened my commitment to restorative models of care that value patient dignity and harness their healing potential. I came to appreciate how regenerative and restorative care in mental illness is about restoring safety, dignity, and hope while preventing harm. Witnessing these practices emphasized the value of interdisciplinary teamwork and the nurse’s unique role in early intervention, support, and constant emotional support. This experience deepened my commitment to treating psychological illness with the same importance as physical conditions, ensuring that patients receive patient-centered care during their most vulnerable moments.

Hospice and palliative care: Reflect on end-of-life nursing and advanced illness and hospice care in your practicum site. What did you see? What does this time mean to you as a professional nurse in your role?

During my practicum, I observed hospice and palliative care approaches tailored to patients with advanced stages of mental illness, those experiencing severe dementia, treatment-resistant depression, or co-occurring psychiatric conditions alongside terminal diseases. The focus was on maintaining dignity, comfort, and emotional support for both patients and their families. Nurses played a central role in symptom management, such as reducing agitation, addressing anxiety, and ensuring safety in a calm setting. I observed the use of therapeutic presence, active listening, and family counseling to help loved one cope with the emotional burden of end-of-life care. Interprofessional collaboration with social workers, psychiatrists, chaplains, and palliative physicians ensured holistic support, honoring the patient’s mental, emotional, and spiritual needs in addition to physical comfort.

For me, as a professional nurse, this experience highlighted the serious burden of caring for quality of life, even when curative therapy is no longer an option. It reaffirmed for me that end-of-life care in mental illness involves controlling physical symptoms and attending to suffering emotions, diminishing stigma, and fostering human connection. This experience reiterated the importance of compassion, presence, and collaboration in providing holistic care. It reminded me that part of the job as a nurse is to care for patients and families during some of their most vulnerable times, to bring dignity, respect, and peace at the end of life.