NURS 5078 - Psychiatric Mental Health Seminar and Clinical I

Institution:

King University

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Description:

This is the first of two clinical practicum courses that provides a synthesis experience during which the student implements the role of the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner applying current evidence-based practice focusing on knowledge and skills needed to assess diagnose and treat psychiatric mental health disorders across the lifespan. The curriculum content will build on previous coursework to allow students to integrate psychopharmacology prescribing principles use of psychotherapies diagnosis of psychiatric behavioral health disorders and consult with interdisciplinary team members to develop appropriate and individualized treatment plans. The clinical course provides the student the opportunity to develop critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning under the supervision of a qualified mental health care preceptor in order to manage care for individuals and families using recommended practice guidelines and diagnostic criteria.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.king.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 968-1187

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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