Emphasizes advanced clinical practice and management of chronic and acute mental illness across the lifespan to promote adaptation. Under the supervision of preceptors and faculty, students manage advanced mental health care for persons and families. Evidenced based clinical practice guidelines are used for advanced assessment, diagnosis, determining the plan of care, and implementation of treatment including diagnostic interviews, differential diagnosis, group and family psychotherapy skills, and advanced psychopharmacology interventions.
Prerequisites: NURS 500, 510, 520, 530, 535, 541, 541A, 542, 542A
Co-requisites: NURS 543, 580, 590