NUR (0302) 727 - PMH NP: Community Mental Health Crisis Intervention Didactic

Credits: 2.00

Students will explore various theories that guide interventions for community psychiatric mental health care. Students will analyze concepts related to mental health promotion, crisis intervention and the processes of recovery, care transitions, professional collaboration and interprofessional practice.

Prerequisite 1: NUR 652, NUR 681, NUR 616
Course Learning Goals: At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1.   Analyze the role of the PMH NP in the community
2.   Compare and contrast various theories for mental health community practice
3.   Analyze theories and models of prevention, mental health promotion, and recovery, including assertive community treatment and their effectiveness/outcomes
4.   Articulate an understanding of the role of the PMH NP in the transition of care for clients
(children, adolescents and adults) in the community
5.   Compare and contrast crisis intervention, trauma- informed care and emergency treatment modes and the role of the PMH NP for children, adolescents, and adults
6.   Analyze the processes and importance of collaboration, partnering with consumers and interprofessional practice.