NU 573 PMHNP III: The PMHNP in Complex Systems

This course provides theoretical and clinical content, including 180 supervised required hours of advanced psychiatric mental health nursing care across the lifespan with emphasis on individuals, including older adults, couples, and families, within a variety of behavioral health settings. Students examine multi-factorial influences of individual and family functioning and coping, among patients of all ages from pediatric to older adults, including those with co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions. By also incorporating knowledge of the generational impact of behavioral health conditions on families, students learn strategies to promote effective assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for psychiatric disorders affecting individuals and families. Further refinement of clinical diagnostic and treatment competencies, including a focus on outcomes evaluation for acute and chronic mental health conditions, termination, and increased independence within the role of the PMHNP are emphasized.

Credits

6 (3 didactic/3 clinical -180 clinical hours)

Prerequisite

NU 501, NU 530, NU 550, NU 566, NU 552, NU 551, NU 603, NU 509, NU 571 OR admission to the post-MSM PMHNP certificate program AND approval by the Program Director