Transition to Practice and Subspecialties for the PMHNP Working in Complex Health Systems

3 credits · School of Nursing

This course provides Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) students with the foundational knowledge and skills to transition from graduation to practice, focusing on the complexities of working in diverse and integrated health systems. The curriculum emphasizes advanced mental health care planning, ethical and legal decision-making, professional identity development, and effective interprofessional collaboration. Students will explore subspecialties and diverse practice settings, gaining insight into advocacy, policymaking, digital health integration, private practice, and care for marginalized populations. Prerequisite: 7225. Corequisite: 7295. [3]