PMHNP Clinical Practicum II

1 Credit · Level: Graduate

This clinical practicum focuses more specifically on the evaluation and treatment of adults with episodic, acute, and chronic psychiatric conditions. The clinical experience provides opportunities for students to strengthen psychiatric interview skills for evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning. Emphasis is placed on participation in the mental health care of patients. Clinical case discussions will provide opportunities to strengthen clinical reasoning skills for safe and effective applications of psychopharmacology, across phases of illness, levels of acuity, and with consideration of comorbid conditions and treatments. Through mindful and self-reflective practice, students will develop greater self-awareness and self-confidence for providing person-centered mental health care.