NSG 535. Advanced Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing I

Three Credits

This foundational clinical course introduces students to the advanced practice role of the PMH-NP or the PMH-CNS in a variety of mental health settings. Students acquire skills in completing comprehensive mental health assessments. Students identify and apply concepts, theories, and principles to the practice of individual, family, and group psychotherapy, with emphasis on process dynamics. Considerations and challenges in providing psychotherapy to culturally diverse individuals, families, and groups are explored and discussed. Skills are gained in assessing psychopathological symptoms across the lifespan and in implementing planned interventions. Clinical experiences will allow students to focus on individualized learning goals related to their respective advanced practice role (PMH-NP or PMH-CNS). A minimum of 21 hours of practice and 3 hours of small group supervision is required each week. (Total: 250 practice hours)

Prerequisites: NSG 500, 530, 533, 550 (NPs only), and 552 (NPs only)