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 […]