This course provides an introduction to standardized bio-psycho-social data collecting tools and psychiatric rating scales will provide structure for the assessment/interview process. Students will further their development and progression of mental disorders with an overview of the classification system in the DSM 5 and introduction of medical/psychiatric disorders. The culmination of these activities is designed to foster critical thinking and help students develop a broader view of mental disorder formulation. Special Fee.

The NP will develop knowledge and competencies for psychiatrically-focused assessments and diagnostic reasoning. Students will synthesize and apply psychotherapeutic theories and concepts to further their immersion into the development and progression of assessment of mental disorders with knowledge and skills to perform advanced clinical differential diagnoses of individuals with mental disorders across the lifespan. Students will acquire and apply knowledge of the diagnostic criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders V (DSM-5).

Clinical training in the full role of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner emphasizes integration of two content areas: the knowledge and skills for PM-MHNP practice; and the specific mental health needs. Clinical experiences, lectures, case discussions, and projects allow students the opportunity to develop competencies in the ethical, safe, collaborative, and evidence-based provision of mental health. Minimum of 125 clinical hours. Prereq: NURS 984. Special Fee.

Clinical training in the full role of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner emphasizes integration of two content areas: the knowledge and skills for PM-MHNP practice; and the specific mental health needs. Clinical experiences, lectures, case discussions, and projects allow students the opportunity to develop competencies in the ethical, safe, collaborative, and evidence-based provision of mental health. Minimum of 125 clinical hours. Special Fee.