Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing I with Lab

Catalog description

This course introduces evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches for treating individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan. Theoretical frameworks are explored for addressing commonly occurring episodic, short-term psychiatric disorders, and crisis management. Emphasis is placed on integrating nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments. Therapeutic interventions incorporate health promotion and illness prevention measures. Psychotherapeutic lab activities provide structured opportunities for students to apply theoretical concepts, develop core psychotherapy skills, and practice therapeutic communication techniques through virtually simulated and guided experiences. The course includes asynchronous content delivery with strategically scheduled synchronous class sessions to support skill development. Prerequisites: Admission to PMHNP certificate, or DNP-PMHNP program, NU 828 .