Clinical Foundations of Advanced Practice Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

2 credits · School of Nursing

This foundational clinical course introduces psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner students to core clinical skills through a blend of direct clinical practicum time, clinical supervision, simulation, and case-based learning. Emphasizing the integration of psychiatric and medical assessment, the course prepares students to perform comprehensive, developmentally appropriate psychiatric assessment; recognize the impact of medical comorbidities on mental health; and develop person-centered, evidence-based treatment plans. Students apply advanced assessment, pharmacologic, and pathophysiologic concepts while building clinical judgment, therapeutic communication, and interprofessional collaboration skills essential for safe and ethical psychiatric care across diverse populations. Pre/corequisites: 6013, 6014, 6022, 6024, 7212 and admission to the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. Corequisite: 7214. [2]