Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Practice II

Graduate / Professional

This is the second clinical practicum in a series of four practicums that aim to develop the clinical and leadership skills required for advanced psychiatric mental health nursing practice. In the second clinical practicum, emphasis is placed on performing and documenting a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosing mental health problems, and beginning utilization of evidence-based therapeutic and educational interventions within a biopsychosocial and structural framework. Students are expected to coach patients, groups, and families on self-care management strategies, identify community partnerships, and describe system initiatives to improve care. In their clinical setting, students provide care for individuals, groups, and families across the lifespan with uncomplicated presentations. Clinical case conference meets weekly; clinical practicum hours are 195 for this course. Prerequisite: Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Practice I. 0 Course cr HTBA