PMH 750 Foundations for PMHNP Practice

Credits: 2
This purpose of this course is to build a foundation for practice as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. The role of the PMHNP is discussed with attention to development of the role, ethics and legal considerations. Health promotion is emphasized as a critical aspect of care delivery in mental health practice. Students will analyze the social and contextual factors that have influenced mental health systems of care, psychiatric-mental health nursing and inform current practice.

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit