Family Psychiatric Nursing I - Adv Mental Health Assessment

Catalog description

This course develops advanced mental health assessment skills. It covers the processes of psychiatric history-taking, mental status examination, and biological and neurological assessment for clients throughout the lifespan. Students prepared to use the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM). CO-REQUISITE: In the corresponding hands-on practicum experience, students perform comprehensive mental health assessments, determine DSM diagnoses, and participate in treatment care planning, including the possible need for medication, medication management for clients, and alternative treatments. Prerequisite(s): NU 700 and NU 702 and NU 704 and NU 709 and NU 706 .