NU - 744 Role Development With Special Populations in Psychiatry

Credits: 6

This course provides the theoretical foundation and clinical experience to develop advanced competencies in treating special populations within the field of psychiatry. The focus is on the management of mental illness in pregnancy, children and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 87 adolescents, the elderly, and the medically ill. Philosophies of psychiatry are examined within the context of psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner role transition. Precepted clinical experiences allow students to conduct psychiatric diagnostic interview, formulate differential diagnoses, develop evidencebased treatment plans, manage psychotropic medication, and implement psychotherapeutic interventions.

Prerequisite: NU 743