Psychiatric and Mental Health Clinical III

Catalog description

This third clinical course provides 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 children and adolescents. Students will work with a variety of preceptors including psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners and psychiatrists. Prerequisites: NR 633, NR 634, Corequisite: NR 635.