NURS-63600 PMHNP 3: Implementation of Pharmacotherapy for Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

This course focuses on the culmination of skill sets allowing for the comprehensive management of psychiatric disorders and behavior/mental health problems in patient populations across the lifespan.  Current research and epidemiological trends in psychiatric mental health care are utilized in the screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment including psychotherapy and medication management of various patient populations across the lifespan. This didactic course is coupled with the clinical course providing laboratory and clinical settings allowing students the opportunity to collaborate with the various disciplines while applying assessment and intervention strategies to assist patients with the maintenance and restoration of their highest level of mental health.  The students will practice appropriate personal and professional boundaries, and recognize their limitations while working with patients, preceptors, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Departmental Permission; NURS 63400, NURS 63500

Corequisite

NURS 63700