NU673 Unit 6 Assignment – Diagnostic Tools Paper

I have included The rubric, instructions, a master checklist, and a few needed references:

NU673 Unit 6 Assignment – Diagnostic Tools Paper

Instructions

Write a 45 page paper describing the use of a specific screening tool. Discuss what diagnosis you are using the tool for, how to score the tool, and support use of the tool with evidence and rationale. Next, develop a treatment plan for the patient based on your findings in the diagnostic test and interpretation.

Sections should include:

• Introduction to the diagnostic tool
• Discussion of Tool: why it is used, how, and for what diagnosis
• Discussion of Interpretation of Scoring for the Tool
• Treatment Plan for patient with positive results from the tool, include non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches, patient education, additional testing required, and follow-up as needed

Additional Scholarly Requirements:

Only United Statesbased scholarly references published within the past five years (20202025) may be used to support this assignment.

Rubric Overview Highest Performance Level Only

(The sections below reflect only the highest scoring criteria and the point value for each category.)

Content of Paper 12 Points

Demonstrates a well-articulated understanding of the subject matter in a clear, complex, and informative manner. Develops content and theories thoroughly. Links content to paper requirements and practical experience. Includes relevant material that fulfills all objectives of the paper. Uses scholarly resources that were not provided in the course materials. Completes all instruction requirements.

Analysis and Synthesis of Paper Content and Meaning 12 Points

Provides critical analysis in an accurate, clear, concise, and complete presentation of required content. Synthesizes information from scholarly resources. Provides new information or insight related to the context of the assignment with both supportive and alternative viewpoints. Completes all instruction requirements.

Application of Knowledge 12 Points

Offers a multidisciplinary approach supported by scholarly resources. Applies practice that is accurate and plausible. Supports clinical decisions with additional scholarly resources. Fully answers all questions posed within the assignment in a well-developed manner with citations for validation. Completes all instruction requirements.

Organization 12 Points

Provides well-organized content with a clear and complex purpose statement and content argument. Writing is concise with a logical and coherent flow of ideas throughout the paper.

College-Level Academic Writing 12 Points

Includes no more than three grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors that do not interfere with readability. Fully meets assignment length requirements.

Total Possible Points: 60

Here are some useful References:

Anbarasan, D., Kitchin, M., & Adler, L. A. (2020). Screening for Adult ADHD. Current Psychiatry Reports, 22(12).

American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.).

Emery, R. L., & Wimmer, M. (2023). Motivational interviewing. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing.

Stahl, S. M. (2024). Prescriber’s Guide (8th ed.). Cambridge University Press.