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Overview
Nursing : Final mental health nurse practitioner practicum. Students will learn to integrate theoretical knowledge and concepts in their clinical practice. In this course, students will be exposed to different psychiatric subspecialties providing them the opportunity to develop advanced skills to care for a population ranging from children to the elderly presenting with mental health issues. A strengths-based approach will guide nursing interventions with the patient/family and taking into consideration cultural, societal and environmental aspects. A strong therapeutic alliance combined with the patient/family’s partnership is emphasized throughout the course of treatment. Patient’s recovery is planned conjointly based on state of the art knowledge in CBT, interpersonal therapy, family interventions and rehabilitation. Students will provide medication followup and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
Terms: Fall 2020
Instructors: La Riccia, Giuseppina (Fall)
