1. The Core Principle: Chemical Neurotransmission Everything in psychopharmacology begins with how neurons communicate. Inside a neuron, signals are electrical. Between neurons, they are chemical — at the synapse. An action potential reaches the presynaptic terminal, calcium rushes in, and neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft. These bind to postsynaptic receptors, triggering either excitation […]

These notes focus on the core neuroscientific basis from Stahl’s book, tailored for PMHNP students. They emphasize mechanisms relevant to psychiatric disorders and psychotropic medications. Stahl uses a unique visual language with icons and figures—review those in the text for better retention. Chapter 1: Chemical Neurotransmission Core Concept: Modern psychopharmacology is the story of chemical […]

Journal Question: Think about the information available in the electronic health record. How could artificial intelligence (AI) and business intelligence (BI) be applied to this data? What are the possible implications for patient outcomes and patient safety? How might AI and BI tools be used for your future DNP project? Journal Response Expectations Each short-answer […]

In this course, you have learned about how different philosophers discuss work. You have also become a philosopher yourself. For this final assignment, imagine you are a philosopher like Kant, Aristotle, and the rest, and create your own philosophy of work. Write a of 3–4 pages in which you describe your philosophy of work based […]