NURS 5363 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing I

3 (3-0)

Prerequisite(s): NURS 5043, NURS 5103, NURS 5111, NURS 5112, NURS 5133, NURS 5283, NURS 5322.

Focuses on the diagnosis and management of serious/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. Diagnostic evaluation will include development of interview techniques, mental status examination, and tools unique to the evaluation of psychiatric and mental health problems. Management of mental health problems in individuals will include both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions, including individual counseling in the client with serious/persistent mental health problems. A supervised practicum in individual therapies is required.

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