It is to be in APA paper format with a title page, double spacing, etc.  There should be at least 2 references.  The paper should be approx 2 pages in length, excluding the title page and references, in other words, 2 full pages of text.  Please post to the drop box by the due date. 

MENTAL ILLNESS AND FAMOUS PERSONS

Criterion  Select a famous person – Robin Williams

mental illness – describe the demographics and                                                             10pts

behaviors of that person                                                                                                                  Using the mental status exam or brief psychiatric scale* –                                   20pts

evaluate that persons   mental status with available pertinent

information from the literature (use only areas that apply) Determine a DSM-IV diagnosis for that person                                                     20 pts                                  Determine 2 nursing diagnoses pertinent for this person’s

mental status and nursing care needs                 .                                                          20 pts Identify two nursing interventions for each nursing diagnosis                                20 pts                             

Include rationale for each intervention.             

        Introduction and Summary/conclusions paragraphs                                              10 pts

Total:  100 pts

         The grading rubric is listed above.  Points deducted for APA errors, grammar and spelling errors, etc.

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