Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Track

 (On hiatus for admissions until September 2006)

The psychiatric/mental health specialty prepares nurses to assume leadership positions, while interacting with individuals who are experiencing mental illnesses requiring psychiatric treatment. The nurse in this specialty also may assist individuals as they maintain their mental health, as they cope with the crises of dailyliving. This curriculum will prepare nurses to practice in advanced practice roles in either inpatient or outpatient psychiatric/mental health facilities. The graduate nursing student will participate in a minimum of 500 supervised clinical hours and be eligible to submit credentials to the ANCC for the Advanced Practice Generalist in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing certification examination. The focused courses include: Psychopathology, Group Process or Family Counseling.

General Core- 9 credits

GEN 503

Interpersonal Relations (required)

3 Credits

GEN 502

Methods of Research (required)

3 Credits

PSYC  608

Psychopathology (required)

3 Credits

NUR 620

Role Theory and Development

3 Credits

NUR 625

Healthcare Policy and Politics

3 Credits

NUR 640

Advanced Health Assessment

3 Credits

NUR 655

Nursing Research

3 Credits

NUR 691

MSN: Challenges & Solutions for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses

3 Credits

 

NUR 671

Principles of Advanced Practice Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing

3 Credits

NUR 642

Advanced Pathophysiology

3 Credits

NUR 644

Advanced Pharmacology

3 Credits

NUR 680

Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing I

3 Credits

NUR 685

Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing II

3 Credits

PSYC 604  or   

PSYC 606

Group Process  Or

Family Counseling

3 Credits

 

NUR 671-Principles of Advanced Practice Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (3). Provides nurses with an overview of the various theories that can be used by advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurses, to guide their practice. The primary focus of this course is on interviewing, assessing and identifying interventions for individuals in emotional distress. Pre-requisites NUR 620. On hiatus after Spring 2006.

 

Nurs 680-Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing I–This course builds on theory from Principles of Advanced Practice Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing and Psychopathology. The students will be introduced to an overview of the principles of group theory and process.  The MSN students will have the opportunity to ethically and holistically practice: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, and implementation of therapy with adults and groups, under the guidance of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in psychiatric-mental health (APRN-PMH). The student will gain a minimum of 150 clinical hours using current treatment research. Pre-requisites-Nursing 620, 640 & 671, and Psyc-608 Psychopathology. On hiatus after summer 2006. 

 

Nurs 685-Advanced Psychiatric Health Nursing II- This course builds upon the theory and practice from Nurs 680-Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing I. Students will be introduced to an overview of the principles of family theory and process.  MSN students will have the opportunity to ethically and holistically practice: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, and implementation of therapy with culturally diverse adults, groups, and families. Under the guidance of a masters prepared clinician, the MSN student will use research based interventions during a clinical experience of at least 200 hours. Pre-requisites Nursing 620, 640 & 671, 680, and Psyc 608- Psychopathology, Psyc 604-Group Process or Psyc 606-Family Counseling. On hiatus after spring 2007.

  

Psychology 604- Group Process- A behavior science approach to the study of small group behavior and development; a survey of principles and theories of small group interaction with didactic and experiential focus on dynamics of group processes in communication. The course focuses on the acquisition of foundation skills and knowledge for facilitating groups in child, adolescent and adult populations. Assessment of prospective member and ethics of group therapy are reviewed. Stages of group development, crisis management and termination are reviewed. Implications for diversity are reviewed and discussed. Intervention strategies are reviewed and discussed. Applications to different clinical settings, including managed care, are reviewed.

Psychology 606- Family Counseling- This course provides an overview of the application of general systems theory to assessing, conceptualizing, and intervening with families. The course reviews several major models of therapy and introduces attitudes and techniques from each model to support families in their effort to modify relationships. This course also examines issues if family development, including the roles of gender and culture on developing family beliefs, rituals, rules, and values.

Psychology 608- Psychopathology- Strategies for assessing and formulating clinical and cultural material are examined. Review of moderate and serious pathological and diagnostic schemas including DSM, with secondary emphasis on treatment implications. Students are introduced to symptom clusters which distinguish different mental health problems and are presented with a model for understanding diagnosis within the context of personality styles. Implications for diversity are examined.