NURS 530 - Advanced Psychiatric Nursing: Counseling of the Individuals, Families, and Groups

3 credit hours

Examination of theories of counseling and psychotherapy for individuals across the lifespan, families, and groups. Development of diagnostic reasoning for use in psychotherapy with individuals across the lifespan, families, and groups. Analysis of ethical and social dilemmas, public policy concerns, and issues and trends in advanced practice psychiatric nursing in relation to psychotherapy treatment.