Description
This course focuses on the clinical role of the psychiatric mental health advanced practice nurse and builds on previous coursework. Students precept for a minimum of 180 PMHNP direct clinical practice hours, through the application of didactic from Acute and Chronic Management of Child and Adolescent with Mental Health Conditions.This clinical practicum allows students to build skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnoses, differential diagnosis, psychopharmacologic and psychotherapy interventions, and interprofessional collaboration. Emphasis is on upholding ethical standards and cultural diversity inclusion, health promotion, disease prevention, and differential diagnosis in planning care for children, adolescents, and families.
Prerequisite: NUR 7310 Advanced Neurobiology and Psychopathophysiology; NUR 7315 Advanced Psychopharmacology; NUR 7330 Psychotherapy for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practice.