NUR (0302) 728 - PMH NP: Community Mental Health Crisis Intervention Clinical

Credits: 1.00

Students are assigned to clinical agencies and Emergency Departments for PMH NP practice across the lifespan. Health promotion as well as crisis intervention principles are explored. Students develop and present a psycho-education–focused program to promote a health or mental health of a selected population.

Prerequisite 1: NUR 727 NUR 616, NUR 681,
Free Note: 1 credit = 100 clinical hours

Course Learning Goals: At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1.   Collaborate inter-professionally and with stakeholders to assess the need for a health or mental health program for the agency or the population it serves.
2.   Develop a program to improve the health or mental health of a specific population.
3.   Deliver a mental health program and evaluate its effectiveness.
4.   Collaborate with stakeholders and partner with clients /consumers to ensure the continuity of the program.
5.   Assess, plan for treatment and intervene with patients in the Emergency Department experiencing an individual crisis, community disaster, or traumatic event.
6.   Plan for transition of patients from an ED or Crisis Center to appropriate psychiatric care