Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 555 NSG 5710—Psychiatric Management I: Psychopathology and the DSM V Building on diagnostic skills learned in Advanced Health Assessment, this course focuses on the etiology and epidemiology of psychopathological disorders. Strategies for assessment and differential diagnosis of commonly occurring mental disorders for adults and children will be explored using case-based approaches. With the clinical practicum, students will apply advanced-level skills for the differential diagnosis of mental disorders, including observational and interviewing skills, the use and interpretation of screening tools, and laboratory tests, in the psychiatric evaluation. Assessment and treatment strategies for clinical problems will be considered, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM V), from a framework of cultural humility. (6 credit hours) NSG 5720—Psychiatric Management II: Developmental Theories for Child and Adolescent Mental Health This course provides an overview of developmental theories and research related to psychotherapeutic treatments for mental disorders across the lifespan, with emphasis on children and adolescents. The course builds upon assessment techniques from previous courses, with an emphasis on the differential diagnosis of and interventions for care of children and adolescents with psychiatric comorbidities. Students will be prepared for application of developmentally relevant, evidencebased, brief psychotherapies, as well as psychopharmacological treatment, i.e., prescription and medication management of these conditions. With the clinical practicum, students will develop competencies in providing ethical, safe, collaborative, and evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and families in the context of a complex healthcare system. Students will also develop evidence-based biopsychosocial assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adolescents with mental and/or developmental disorders. Emphasis is placed upon the knowledge of professional, policy, and practice issues influencing the PMHNP’s role as mental health provider. (6 credit hours) NSG 5730—Psychiatric Management III: Modalities of Psychotherapy This course builds upon previous courses with an emphasis on the psychiatric assessment, considering mental health promotion and disease prevention, as well as consideration of differential diagnoses and therapeutic interventions for care of individuals with psychiatric conditions. With the clinical practicum, students will engage in comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, intervention, management, and evaluation of patient care, incorporating evidence-based practice therapy. Applications of various psychotherapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and group and family therapy, as well as Motivational Interviewing, will be applied in detail through a case-based learning approach. Students will participate in treatment team meetings, collaborating along with their preceptors, as peers on the multidisciplinary healthcare team for individuals with mental disorders. (6 credit hours) NSG 5790—Psychiatric Care Management Integration Capstone This course provides continued clinical training in the full role of the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner in mental health or integrated care settings. The course focuses on statutes and standards that define scope of practice and prescriptive authority for practitioners prescribing psychiatric medications. Continued focus is on the roles of the PMHNP related to health promotion, leadership, ethical and legal decision-making, health policy and advocacy, quality improvement and safety, and interprofessional practice. With the clinical practicum, students will further develop competencies in ethical, safe, collaborative, and evidencebased provision of mental health services. (6 credit hours) NSG 7000—Theory Development This course examines the nature of nursing knowledge and the development of its underpinnings. Selected approaches to concept/theory development, analysis, and evaluation are examined and applied. The course explores the linkages between theory, research, and practice in the development of nursing knowledge and prepares students to identify the overarching concept and to select a theoretical framework for testing in preparation for their dissertation. (3 credit hours) NSG 7020—Healthcare Policy and Advocacy This course provides a holistic overview of healthcare policy planning from development to implementation. Students will apply current evidence to analyze and evaluate healthcare policy frameworks from the perspective of professional, political, social, and regulatory issues. They will examine the current U.S. healthcare system based on public and governmental interests. Students will explore the role of the doctorally prepared nurse as an advocate and leader in the integration of healthcare policies into practice. (3 credit hours) NSG 7030—Leadership in Nursing In this course, Ph.D. nursing students examine their future role as stewards of the discipline and leaders in the field. They explore several evidence-based leadership frameworks to assess their strengths and areas to develop additional skills. A focus is on how leadership is required to research, develop, and evaluate interventions and improve outcomes in diverse practice environments. Students consider how they will utilize leadership strategies to become powerful contributors and influencers in the field. (3 credit hours)
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