NURS 6505 - PMHNP Clinical Diagnosis and Management Practicum II

5 credit hours
Formerly - NURS 5036

This second clinical practicum course provides opportunites for students to increase skills and independence in psychiatric assessment, diagnostic reasoning, treatment planning. The expanded focus of this clinical practicum is on integration of safe and appropriate pharmacotherapeutics and complementary therapeutics in the management of patients with psychiatric symptoms from diverse cultures across the lifespan. Increased emphasis is placed on identifying and interpreting appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic studies, assessing and managing safety risks, evaluating the medical effects of treatment and the impact of medical co-morbidites on treatment decisions. Indidualized, culturally sensitive education plans include explanation of risks and benefits and are based on assessment of patient readiness to engage in care. Students evaluate self in relationship to PMHNP standards of practice and seek consultation based on awareness of personal limitations and continuiing development of self-reflective practice. Registration restrictions may be bypassed by the department with permission of instructor.

Registration Restriction(s): Graduate Nursing Program
Prerequisite Course(s): NURS 6503, 6506