PMHNP Clinical II. 1 Credit Hour

Catalog description

In the second of three PMHNP clinical courses, students complete 270 hours of direct patient care under the supervision of a clinical preceptor with faculty oversight. Students advance their clinical reasoning and psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacologic management skills in caring for individuals and families with complex psychiatric and comorbid conditions across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on integrating evidence-based treatment approaches, promoting recovery-oriented and person-centered care, and demonstrating increased independence and accountability in clinical decision-making. Students collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to refine their professional roles, ethical practices, and holistic approach to psychiatric-mental health care. Prerequisites: NURS 6207 and NURS 6414 Corequisites: NURS 6117 , NURS 6414 .