Clinical:Psychiatric Nursing II

Catalog description

This practicum experience focuses on applying family interventions and therapy as well as individual interventions and psychotherapy in acute and chronic care settings. Emphasis on the psychiatric nurse practitioner’s role in the delivery of mental health care for mentally ill individuals and families across the lifespan. In conjunction with the co-requisite didactic course, students examine the theories relevant to family therapy and individual psychotherapy, as well as psychopharmacological and alternative treatments. Populations primarily include children and adolescents and may include adults and geriatric individuals with a family focus. Prerequisite(s): NU 801 and NL 801 .