NUR (0302) 615 - PMH NP: ROLE I

Credits: 1.00

Students explore the new integrated role of the advanced practice psychiatric nurse in the context of health care reform and learn the process of integrating pharmacotherapy with brief therapies. Students analyze elements of the role of therapist.

Prerequisite 1: NUR 652
Course Learning Goals: Learning Goals:
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Describe health care reform and related issues of parity and the role of the PMH-APRN
2. Describe contemporary models for psychotherapy
3. Analyze the role of the nurse psychotherapist
4. Articulate an understanding of the psychotherapy process including supervision
5. Analyze ethical and legal issues related to psychotherapy
6. Analyze issues related to integrating psychotherapy with the NP role of prescriber