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This segment introduces the self-analysis as a major requirement for NCM115 Psychiatric Nursing. It emphasizes that this personal assignment, worth 170 points, requires introspection and honest self-expression. The video will detail the format, grading, and provide guidance on completing this challenging yet rewarding task.
The speaker outlines the main components of the self-analysis: Introduction, Family Ancestry, Personal History, Traits and Characteristics, Summary and Conclusion, and Appendices (including pictures). Each section contributes to the overall 170-point grade, with confidentiality assured by the clinical instructors.
This part requires students to delve into their family lineage, including paternal and maternal sides, race, tribe, migration history, religion, and socio-economic status. It also covers significant family events and family structure (nuclear, extended). The family composition section focuses on core family members, their occupations, educational attainment, ages, and significant others living in the household. Discussions on personal achievements, failures, destructive behaviors, and civic participation are also expected. Lastly, family relationships examine the home atmosphere, discipline methods, and relationships with parents, siblings, relatives, and friends.
This section covers personal development stages, relating them to theories like Freud's psychosexual, Erikson's psychosocial, Piaget's cognitive, and Kohlberg's moral development. Students are encouraged to interview parents or guardians to recall details about their birth (date, place, delivery method, legitimacy as a child), name origin and meaning, and early caregivers. Key milestones like walking, standing, and crawling should be included. The toddler/preschool stage requires description of activities, games, potty training success, and immunization records. For school-aged years (elementary), students should recall their school atmosphere, first-day feelings, favorite subjects, teachers, classmates, first crushes, significant school events (positive and negative), school discipline, fears, hobbies, and family conflicts during this period.
This section focuses on high school and early college years. Students should highlight memorable experiences, relationships with administrators, teachers, and classmates, and their attitude towards the schools attended. They are also asked to reflect on romantic relationships, family and school conflicts, defense mechanisms used, hobbies, fears, inspirational figures, and accomplishments or failures during this period.
This segment prompts students to outline their life goals and ambitions, including timelines for marriage, career success (e.g., nurse manager, CEO), and highest potential aspirations (e.g., doctor, PhD). It also covers occupational interests beyond nursing, ideal marriage, family preferences, and personal philosophy, including inspirational quotes, poems, songs, or Bible texts.
Based on psychological test results from the guidance office, students must name the tests, interpret the results, and explain how their traits have evolved. They should also include a self-perception of positive and negative distinctive traits. The summary and conclusion involve relating the psychological test results to their general assessment, describing their personality (e.g., maladjusted, overthinker, stressful), and evaluating their self-image and self-confidence. This section also requires identifying weak spots, liabilities, and outlining a planning stage for improvement, modification, or retention of coping strategies for stress. Finally, students reflect on what they would change in their past if they could relive their life.
The appendices must include copies of psychological test profiles as evidence for review. The paper format requires letter-sized paper with specific margins: 1.5 inches left, and 1 inch for top, right, and bottom. The font should be Times New Roman, size 11, with 1.5 spacing. Creativity in presentation (e.g., inserting photos, themed layouts) is encouraged but content remains paramount. The deadline for submission will be announced by the level chair, with a recommendation to start early.
The video concludes with motivational quotes emphasizing self-awareness and peace, encouraging students to submit their requirements. A QR code is provided for accessing grading criteria and the self-analysis format.