Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice II

Catalog description

This course provides opportunities to apply knowledge and skills gained in NURS 7352 to clinical practice. The focus is on evidence-based practices for family and group therapy interventions for clients with selected mental and substance use disorders. Students assess individuals and families, and select appropriate educational and psychotherapeutic intervention for couples and/or families with mental health or substance use conditions. Students implement and evaluate evidence-based treatments for families across the lifespan. Students participate in group therapy as leader or co-leader of educational, skill-building, support, or therapy groups. Students participate in at least one group for children or adolescents and at least one psychotherapy therapy group for adults. Students participate in individual peer group supervision sessions facilitated by faculty and/or preceptors. Prerequisite(s): NURS 7250 and NURS 7348 and NURS 7349 Corequisite(s): NURS 7352 Lecture Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.