Advanced Field Study: Management of Individuals with Mental Health Needs Across the Lifespan

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Clinical practicum focuses on the role of the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse in assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for individuals across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the nurse’s role as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Incorporates psycho-therapeutic modalities used with individuals with mental health needs. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 180 hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Enrollment Requirement(s): NURS 532B must be taken concurrently. Prerequisite(s): NURS 583 . Corequisite(s): NURS 532B .