Theoretical Basis of Practicum and Supervision in Consult, Collaborate, and Mental Health…

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This course will focus on the professional encounter among the psych mental health advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and patient, families and communities within the context of an environment of care. The nurse consultant applies general systems and family systems theory to enhance the capacity of patients and families to learn, adapt and develop through interactive collaboration. The roles of the psychiatric mental health APRN, educator, researcher, administrator and therapist are explored. The theories and processes of consultation, collaboration and adult education are discussed relative to mental health and community education. Ethical and legal considerations are explored. The complexities of medical comorbidities are discussed within the context of interprofessional collaboration. Prereq: NURS 484 and NURS 485 . Coreq: NURS 489 .