Therapeutic Approaches to Psychiatric Care.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 lecture hours (delivered hybrid). 3 credits. Prerequisite: NURS 738 or by permission of the instructor. The course addresses the theoretical foundations and application of a variety of treatment modalities, with special attention to diverse and vulnerable patient populations. The course will explore major psychotherapy approaches and strategies for integrating psychotherapy into psychiatric care. Students will apply principles of reflective practice relevant to their future practice as psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners.