PMHNP Role Practicum II Adult and Older Adult Populations

Catalog description

This course focuses on the clinical role of the psychiatric mental health advanced practice nurse and builds on previous coursework. Students precept for a minimum of 180 PMHNP direct clinical practice hours through application of didactic coursework from PMHMP: Acute and Chronic Management of the Adult and Older Adult with Psychiatric Mental Health Conditions. This clinical practicum allows students to build skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnoses, differential diagnosis, psychopharmacologic and psychotherapy interventions, and interprofessional collaboration. Emphasis is on upholding ethical standards and cultural diversity inclusion, health promotion, disease prevention, and differential diagnosis in planning care for adults and older adults. Prerequisite(s): NUR 7310 , NUR 7315 , NUR 7330 . The instructor or student may seek an exception to the prerequisites from the Program Director.