Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV

Catalog description

This course provides the student with knowledge and skills to synthesize all advanced KSA’s for patients with mental disorders across the lifespan to include knowledge of the diagnostic criteria of the DSM-5, application of psychopharmaceutical skills, and therapeutic modalities ensuring evidenced based practice, optimal outcomes, and adherence to ethical guidelines. It will assist the novice PMHNP with bridge to practice competencies. (Minimum of 200 clinical hours and successful navigation of course competencies).