PMHNP Diagnosis and Management Across the Lifespan Clinical II

Catalog description

This course is the third clinical course in a series that comprises supervised psychotherapeutic clinical skills for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) role in a variety of settings. You will engage with patients across the lifespan, with an emphasis on the pediatric/adolescent population, and perform comprehensive mental health assessments for decision making, develop differential diagnoses, and pair the diagnosis with a treatment plan. You will integrate diagnostic tests, therapy, and psychotropic medication, then document and code in electronic medical records (EMRs). You will also reflect on your role as an advanced practice provider, explore components of health policy, and reflect as a leader in your new role.