NURS 978 (01) - Psychopharmacology of Mental Health Disorders Across the Lifespan I

Psychopharm Acr Lifespan I

Durham Health & Human Services::Nursing
Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 2.0
Class Size: 21 
Term:  Spring 2024 - Term 4 (03/25/2024 - 05/17/2024)
CRN:  52509
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
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 1 of a 2- part course.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 977 and NURS 983 with minimum grade of B-
Only listed majors in section: NURS PMHNP PMC:: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Attributes:  Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Instructors:  Elizabeth Morency

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
3/25/2024 5/17/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE