Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing Across the Lifespan III

6 credits

The final of three in the Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMH) Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) series, this course focuses on management of high-risk individuals with complex PMH problems. Special attention is given to the sources and impact of complex PMH problems on individuals, families, communities, and populations, including diverse and disadvantaged groups. Theoretical, evidence-based, cost-effective, high quality clinical approaches, including use of information technology, are integrated into the management of complex PMH problems. During a 375-hour, supervised clinical practicum, students prepare for increasingly autonomous practice to assume APN and leadership roles, in consultation with clinical site preceptors and faculty.