NURS 979 (1ON) - Psychopharmacology of Mental Health Disorders Across the Lifespan II

Psychopharm Acr Lifespan II

Durham   Health & Human Services :: Nursing
Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2023 - E-term III (01/17/2023 - 03/10/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 56169
This course provides an overview of the principles and best practices for using psychopharmacology to treat mental disorders across the lifespan. Clinical uses, neuropharmacological mechanisms, risks, benefits, and outcomes of commonly used psychotropic drugs in the context of a comprehensive treatment plan will be explored. This course requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply psychopharmacologic principles for treating chronic and acute clinical conditions across the lifespan. Part 2 of a 2- part course. Prereq: NURS 978 with a minimum grade of B-; NURS 977 with a minimum grade of B-; NURS 983 with a minimum grade of B-; NURS 978 with a minimum grade of B-; NURS 991 with a minimum grade of B-.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Co-Requisite: NURS 992
Only listed majors in section: NURS PMHNP PMC, NURSING PMHNP
Attributes: Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Instructors: Sara Robinson, Pamela Wall

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/17/2023 3/10/2023 Hours Arranged ONLINE