NU - 757 Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment

Credits: 6

This course provides the theoretical foundation and clinical experience to develop advanced competencies in treating psychiatric disorders, integrating both psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic evidence-based treatment plans for mental health patients across the lifespan. The neurobiology, neural circuitry, genetics, and neuroimaging of each mental illness are emphasized. Precepted clinical experiences allow students to conduct psychiatric diagnostic interviews, formulate differential diagnoses, develop evidence-based treatment plans, manage psychotropic medication, and implement psychotherapeutic interventions. Course Fee- BSN-DNP NP tracks only.

Prerequisite: NU 738