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Nov 22, 2024
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ARCHIVED 2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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NURS 536 - Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders Across the Lifespan: Clinical 2.00 credit hours
This clinical practicum course is a continuation of NURS 535 which prepares advanced nurse practitioners to deliver health care for the patients across the lifespan experiencing mental health disorders in the primary care settings. Continues to focus on a holistic approach to health care, incorporating principles of mental health care, mental health promotion and disease prevention, including concepts of screening procedures and laboratory testing. Emphasizes advanced pathophysiology, assessment and diagnostic strategies specific to acute and chronic health problems in patients with mental health disorders. Stresses clinical interventions to enhance, maintain and restore health in context of family and community environments. Develops skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective utilization of community resources, while learning the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner’s role and responsibilities in the provision of patient-centered, ethical and culturally competent care. This course requires 112 clock-hours of practicum providing primary care for the patient with mental health disorders.
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