NRPY 775C - Mental Health Nursing Clinical III

4 Credits
180 Contact Hours
This course focuses on progressive development and evaluation of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner competencies in management of patients with mental health alterations across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on advanced competency demonstration in performing advanced assessment, determining a differential diagnosis and developing a treatment plan, utilizing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM-V) and other evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Experiences are provided in clinical decision making and implementation of treatment in a variety of mental health settings. NRPY775C requires 180 hours at a clinical site.

Grade Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship, practicum, clinical or fieldwork experience will result in a grade of F.
Fees: Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Component Corequisite(s): NRPY 774

Prerequisite(s): NRPY 747C
Corequisite(s): NRPY 799