DNP PMHNP Clinical Preceptor & Site Requirements

NSGL 643: Clinical Group, and Family Therapy Clinical Rotation

3 Credits

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is the clinical application of understanding the biopsychosocial, cultural, and spiritual aspects of persons, families, groups and communities across the lifespan and their relationship to developmental mental illness. Demonstration of understanding the inherited and acquired vulnerability to mental health illness. Immersion through observation and/or participation of the various therapeutic modalities. Individual growth and development within the family and community are evaluated. Student will incorporate reflective practice to promote understanding of self and the therapeutic role.

Prerequisites:

• NSG 633 Individual, Group, and Family Therapy

Clinical Description:

This clinical provides 180 hours of practicum experience. The focus of this clinical course is demonstration of knowledge, skills, and experience to develop theoretical foundation for diagnosis and treatment for children, adolescents and families who present with both common and complex psychiatric mental health problems. Recognition and understanding of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology specific to the child, adolescent and family unit will be demonstrated. Students will apply theories, techniques, and research relevant to therapeutic interventions with children experiencing mental health problems.Implementation of mental health promotion and illness prevention.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Apply reflective practice to therapeutic role of the PMHNP in therapy with individuals, groups, and/or families,
2. Apply appropriate therapeutic modalities in therapy with individuals, groups, and/or families,
3. Adjust therapeutic goals and treatment based on evaluation of patient, group, and/or family progression,
4. Include individual, family and community attributes, resources and restrictions in plan of care,
5. Assess impact of the symbiotic relationship between the individual, group, family and community, and
6. Demonstrate understanding and respect of unique cultural aspects toward psychiatric mental health care.

NSGL 644: Clinical Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care

3 Credits

Course Description:

The focus of this clinical course is demonstration of knowledge, skills, and experience to develop theoretical foundation for diagnosis and treatment for children, adolescents and families who present with both common and complex psychiatric mental health problems. Recognition and understanding of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology specific to the child, adolescent and family unit will be demonstrated. Students will apply theories, techniques, and research relevant to therapeutic interventions with children experiencing mental health problems. Implementation of mental health promotion and illness prevention.

Prerequisites:

• NSG 634 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care

Clinical Description:

This clinical provides 180 hours of practicum experience. The focus of this clinical course is demonstration of knowledge, skills, and experience to develop theoretical foundation for diagnosis and treatment for children, adolescents and families who present with both common and complex psychiatric mental health problems. Recognition and understanding of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology specific to the child, adolescent and family unit will be demonstrated. Students will apply theories, techniques, and research relevant to therapeutic interventions with children experiencing mental health problems. Implementation of mental health promotion and illness prevention.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Apply basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed by the PMHNP to provide evidenced based psychiatric mental health care to children and adolescents,
2. Diagnose children and adolescents for psychiatric mental health illness and/or developmental disorders based on comprehensive psychiatric mental health assessment,
3. Appropriately treat children and adolescents within the family unit,
4. Evaluate efficacy of treatment outcomes in psychiatric mental health care of children and adolescents,
5. Promote primary mental health and illness prevention, and
6. Apply foundational theoretical knowledge in the clinical setting.

NSGL 645: Clinical Management of Complex Psychiatric Mental Health Problems Across the Lifespan

3 Credits

Course Description:

This course focuses on the application of managing complex psychiatric mental health problems across the lifespan for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Prerequisite:

NSG 635 Management of Complex Psychiatric Mental Health Issues across the Lifespan

Clinical Description:

This clinical provides 180 hours of practicum experience. This course focuses on the application of managing complex psychiatric mental health problems across the lifespan for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Deliver advanced mental health nursing care to individuals, groups, and families across the lifespan,
2. Design, implement, and evaluate psychiatric mental health treatment programs,
3. Apply culturally sensitive psychiatric mental health care needs to individuals, groups, and families across the lifespan,
4. Use theories, models, and evidenced based practice for the management of complex psychiatric mental health patients and to seek answers to clinical dilemmas, and
5. Function autonomously and collaboratively in the advanced practice role as a psychiatric mental health nurse.