NURS 5366 - Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Across the Lifespan

6 (6-0)

Formerly: NURS 5363, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing I

Prerequisite(s): NURS 5043, NURS 5103, NURS 5111, NURS 5113, NURS 5123, NURS 5133, NURS 5283, NURS 5322.

The focus of this course is on examining and understanding key concepts in the diagnosis and management of serious and persistent psychiatric disorders and mental health problems in individuals. The student begins with an assessment of the relationship with self as a foundation for understanding therapeutic relationships. The diagnostic evaluation methods covered will include development of interview techniques, mental status examination, and use of tools unique to the evaluation of psychiatric mental health problems. Techniques for the management of mental health problems in individuals will include both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, including individual counseling for clients with serious and persistent mental health problems.

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