NUR (0302) 616 - PMH NP: ROLE II

Credits: 1.00

Students learn the elements of the advanced practice Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing role and explore models for use in advanced practice such as collaboration and interprofessional approaches. Students analyze ethical and legal issues related to the role.

Prerequisite 1: NUR 615 NUR 652 NUR 680
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1.   Describe contemporary issues in PMH Advanced Practice including the consensus model for APN regulation.
2.   Describe the Scope, Standards, Guidelines, Competencies and certification for PMH APNs.
3.   Describe the state regulatory statutes related to Advanced Practice Nursing and the NP role
4.   Analyze the ethical and legal foundations for APN Practice.
5.   Critique collaborative models and interprofessional approaches to patient care for APNs.
6.   Demonstrate the use of and sources for evidence for outcome for advanced practice.