NU 814 - Psychiatric Nursing I I I

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Husson University

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Description: Class - 3 Credits, Capstone - 1 Credit, Clinical - 12 Hours/Week (Total 168 Hours)Management of the Severely and Persistently Mentally Ill. In this capstone course the advanced practice psychiatric nursing role is further developed as the learner integrates psychiatric theory and practice skills while intervening with the chronically mentally ill in the rural community. Emphasis is on combining psychotherapeutic, pharmacological, and alternative therapeutic approaches, including crisis intervention. Through seminar and practicum experiences students incorporate the comprehensive goal of case management which is to decrease fragmentation and insure access to appropriate individualized cost effective care (ANA Standards of Care). During the practicum experiences students coordinate care and advocate for special populations of individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan. As a part of this course, the student completes a capstone project that demonstrates integration of previous learning. Prerequisites: NU812 Credit Hours: 6 CR.HR.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.husson.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 941-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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