Psychiatric and Mental Health Clinical I

Catalog description

This clinical course provides the foundational intensive practical experience in the psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) role. A minimum of 165 clinical hours are required. Preceptors will guide and direct the PMHNP students as they apply evidence-based practice concepts and develop expertise in assessing, diagnosing and developing treatment plans in the mental health care of family and adult population. Students will work with a variety of preceptors including psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners and psychiatrists. Prerequisites: NR 592, NR 553, Corequisite: NR 631.