NUR 5520 PMHNP: Practicum in Primary Care II

(formerly NUR 552, NUR 596)

This clinical course provides the advanced practice student with the opportunity to collaborate with a Nurse Practitioner or Physician (psychiatry) preceptor. Students participate in performing diagnostic evaluations, identifying treatment modalities and in other aspects of collaborative and independent practice. Primary psychiatric care will be provided to clients in a variety of settings. Clinical practice activities are designed to further develop the role of the advanced practice psychiatric nurse in meeting the acute and chronic mental and behavioral health needs of individuals. The Molloy Humanistic Framework will focus on health promotion, health restoration and rehabilitation. (Pass/Fail Practicum) Seminar and 165 clinical hours/semester.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

NUR 5510, NUR 5920, and NUR 5930

Corequisite

NUR 5940

Distribution

Nursing