NURS-542: Fam Psyc & Mental Health NP II

Builds on FPMHNP I, the FPMHNP provides cultural sensitivity to persons and families across the lifespan to meet the health needs of rural, urban, and underserved populations by incorporating intervention strategies that consider genetic and environmental factors influencing health promotion and protection, disease prevention, and treatment. Health promotion and protection will focus on identifying internal and external stimuli to promote optimal adaptation to screen or prevent a chronic condition. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines are used for assessing, diagnosing, determining the plan of care, and implementation of treatment. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced competence in clinical reasoning and critical thinking. Students continue to develop professional role and relationship competencies under the supervision of preceptors and faculty. Continued integration of theory and research to provide evidence-based practice facilitate the development of broader competencies in the provision of culturally congruent mental health care. Students use multidisciplinary collaboration to secure needed consultations and referrals. Prerequisites: NURS 500, 510, 520, 530, 535, 541, 541A. Co-requisites: NURS 542A, 580.