NUR 679: Mental Hlth Nurs Practicum III

Prerequisite: NUR 676 & 677; Corequisite:NUR 678

The third and final psychiatric mental health practicum that builds on knowledge developed in NUR 565 and NUR 677 of the advanced practice psychiatric nurse practitioner role, and includes completion of 165-180 direct care hours. Under the guidance of their preceptor, students extend their knowledge to include management of individuals with increasingly complex mental health disorders across the lifespan. Students integrate assessment data, evidence-based literature, and clinical guidelines to develop treatment strategies to reduce risk and restore health. Students are expected to move beyond a focus on individual factors and treatment to apply a family and community lens to their formulations and treatment, Moreover, students are expected to incorporate therapy and psychopharmacologic treatments as appropriate in their practice via face-to-face or telehealth delivery. Students extend and refine skills in interdisciplinary collaboration and coordination of care for individuals and families with preceptors, clinical faculty, and community partners.