PMHNP: Acute and Chronic Management of Child/Adolescent with Psychiatric Mental Health…

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This course focuses on the role of the psychiatric mental health advanced practice nurse. Emphasis is on critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, clinical judgment, theoretical underpinnings while applying scientific evidence-based theories, therapeutic concepts of communication, and screening tools. This course feeds into the associated practicum course for application of assessment skills; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders diagnostic reasoning; acute and chronic management, including psychopharmacology and psychotherapy; interprofessional collaboration; ethical standards and cultural diversity inclusion; health promotion; disease prevention; and differential diagnosis in planning care for children, adolescents, and families. Prerequisite(s): NUR 7310 , NUR 7315 , NUR 7330 . The instructor or student may seek an exception to the prerequisites from the Program Director.