NUR 504 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I

Units: 3
When Offered: As offered & OPS
Students explore the role of the PMHNP from a theoretical perspective and evidence-based foundation. Interviewing skills, assessment, and utilization of data collection methods to analyze and evaluate bio-psychosocial information regarding psychiatric mental health illness across the lifespan are initiated. Emphasis is in on the effects of potential and/or existing co-morbid health problems. The Diagnostic Statistical Manual provides the underpinning for diagnostic reasoning. Legal regulations and ethical standards inform practice.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 units
Prerequisite(s): NUR 555, 558, and 560
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 517
Concurrent Requisite(s): NUR 504P