A psychiatric emergency is a situation that if left untreated is likely to cause harm to oneself or others. These acute disturbances of behavior may manifest as suicidal ideation or attempts, violence, agitation, drug overdose, delirium, psychosis, mania, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, or serotonin syndrome. When psychiatric emergencies arise, they can present many challenges to the […]

INTRODUCTION The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner assumes probably no greater responsibility than the responsibility of prescribing medications. While someone can be harmed by psychotherapy, the level and intensity of the harm generally does not come to the same level of harm that can occur from improper prescribing. The PMHNP must understand his/her responsibility both […]

Week 9: COMPLEX CASE STUDY PRESENTATION-Participants Discussion TO PREPARE Please read week 7 presentation SOAP note (file attached), and please respond to the following questions in two different discussions , ½ to 1 page each with at least 2 peer-reviewed references each. Discussion Questions: 1. What are the commonly seen differences in the presentation of […]

1: what other psychotic-related diagnosis can PMHNP assign to A.J. based on her mental health history? 2:What other mood stabilizer(s) can be used to treat A.J.’s Bipolar I depression? THE ASSIGNMENT Please read week 9 presentation SOAP note (file attached), and please respond to the following questions in two different discussions , ½ to 1 […]

This is the final of four practicum courses in the advanced practice psychiatric-mental health curriculum. Students apply advanced knowledge of psychopathology, psychopharmacology, and psychiatric assessment to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental health disorders in children, adolescents, adults, and older adults across various clinical settings. Under the supervision of a qualified preceptor and faculty, […]

NRNP 6675 – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Care Across the Lifespan II (3 credits) Course Description This capstone didactic course is designed for nurse practitioner students to synthesize their knowledge and clinical skills to provide comprehensive care to patients with complex psychiatric-mental health conditions across the lifespan. Building on NRNP 6665 (Care Across the […]

Nationally recognized competencies and practice standards ensure our profession is meeting the benchmark for excellence in healthcare delivery to include acute, chronic, and preventive care. Research has proven that the care provided by NPs improves patient outcomes significantly. The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) developed NP competencies to use as a guide for […]

INTRODUCTION: As you approach the end of your Master of Science in Nursing program and prepare for a career as a nurse practitioner, you will want to create a cover letter, resume, and portfolio that best represent your knowledge, skills, and abilities as a professional in the field of nursing. For this Assignment, you will […]

There are significant differences in the applications of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for families and individuals. The same is true for CBT in group settings and CBT in family settings. In your role, it is essential to understand these differences to appropriately apply this therapeutic approach across multiple settings. For this Discussion, as you compare […]

Group therapy can be very beneficial for clients. In fact, research has shown that for many clients, group therapy is as effective as individual therapy. Members of groups are not only able to influence change within one another, but they are often able to more easily relate to the guidance of peers than that of […]