Mental Health Concepts for Advanced Practice Nurses

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This course focuses on the development of advanced practice nursing skills in mental health. Specifically, the application of evidence- based knowledge and critical thinking skills in providing clinical man - agement of individuals with common psychiatric-mental health prob- lems across all age groups. Development assessment, crisis intervention, pharmacological management, and therapies are discussed as well as consultation and referral to other mental health professionals. Oppor - tunity to gain clinical experience in the area of mental health will be provided in the final practicum of the program.