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NURS 583 - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for the Advanced Practice Nurse

(3cr) This course introduces the student to the historical roots of psychiatric advanced practice nursing in order to develop a foundation for clinical practice. The course will instruct students about the impact of health care systems, bioethical principles, legal, regulatory, economic, environmental, social, and policy influences on mental health care across the lifespan. The student will develop the skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and utilize biopsychosocial therapies for psychiatric mental health patients in a variety of settings. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions focus on individuals. Attention will be given to incorporating treatments that demonstrate an understanding of integrated practice models. The course includes 2 didactic credits and 3 practicum credits (180 hours).


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