Advanced Practice Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing II: Psychopharmacology and Introduction to…

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Focuses on advanced knowledge of psychiatric/mental health nursing. Assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions with individuals, families and groups will be introduced. Offers various treatment models including the classic schools and current developments in individuals, families and groups. Each therapeutic modality will be presented using key concepts, an explanation of the therapeutic process and application of techniques. Students must earn a minimum of a B in the course. Students who receive less than a B will be required to repeat the course. Students will be allowed to repeat the course no more than once. A second grade below a B will make students ineligible to continue in programs requiring this course. Students must pass the lecture, seminar and practicum to advance in the specialty program.