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Table of Contents - Family Psychiatric Nursing Advanced Practice II
NURSE 5566M      Family Psychiatric Nursing Advanced Practice II
In this course, management of mental health problems will expand beyond the individual to include families, groups and the greater community. This course will emphasize development of psychotherapy skills by the advanced practice nurse. Theoretical foundations and intervention approaches for individuals, group and family therapies will be explored. Unique or modified approaches for pediatric and older adult populations will be covered. Students will be exposed to the common psychotherapy modalities and will begin to identify which approaches they will adopt and utilize in psychotherapy clinical experiences. Clinical management will also be expanded from outpatient settings to include crisis evaluation and inpatient care. A minimum of 165 clinical hours are required in this course. Patients seen in clinical settings will be across the lifespan. The course consist of three hours didactic/discussion and two hours of clinical/lab credit (165 clock hours). Prerequisites: N5564M and N 5549
Faculty: School of Nursing & Health Studies
Department: Nursing General
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