Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing Across the Lifespan II

6 credits

The second of three in the Psychiatric-Mental Heath (PMH) Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) series, this course prepares students for the PMH APN role. Knowledge of theoretical frameworks from NURS9837 is applied to assessment, diagnosis, and management of PMH problems. Students hone clinical judgment and communication skills to foster effective therapeutic alliances with patients/families, and facilitate interprofessional collaboration, consultation, and referrals. Topics in crisis management, mental illness prevention, mental health promotion, quality improvement, and case management for diverse populations are explored. A 375-hour supervised practicum provides opportunities for students to develop skills to treat people in diverse PMH clinical settings.