Introduction to Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

3 credits · School of Nursing

This course establishes a foundation for advanced practice psychiatric – mental health nursing care across both the lifespan and continuum of care. Relevant theory, diagnostic nosology, evidence-based assessment, and treatment modalities will be introduced. Formative psychiatric skills will be academically introduced and reinforced using low and high-fidelity simulation. This course is restricted to PMHNP majors only or by permission of instructor. Pre-requisite Nursing 595.