Delivering Evidence-Based Mental Health Care to Vulnerable and Underserved Populations

2 credits · School of Nursing

This course provides students an opportunity to explore community-based psychiatric/mental health nursing care strategies within the context of serving vulnerable and underserved populations in the United States. Particular attention will be paid to exploring social influencers of health, community mental health assessment strategies, common barriers to effective healthcare, and risk stratification. The course content serves as a foundation for advanced practice nurses who intend to emerge as Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) or integrate effective behavioral-mental strategies into practice in other health professions