Clinical: Psychiatric Nursing I

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This hands-on practicum experience prepares students to perform comprehensive mental health assessments, determine Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) diagnoses, and participate in treatment care planning, including the possible need for medication, medication management for clients, and alternative treatments. In conjunction with the co-requisite didactic course, learning outcomes are designed to develop advanced mental health assessment skills. The course covers the processes of psychiatric history-taking, mental status examination, and biological and neurological assessment for clients throughout the lifespan. Prerequisite(s): NU 700 and NU 702 and NU 704 and NU 706 and NU 709 .