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(180701722 ) Advanced Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (3): 2 CH (2+0), Pre-requisite
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Addresses the advanced practice psychiatric/mental nurse practitioner role in multiple settings and specific psychiatric and mental disorders from a historical and contemporary perspectives. This course examines issues and concepts in the specialized areas of psychiatric and mental health nursing, and focuses on the promotion of psychiatric and mental health and the care of clients experiencing psychiatric and mental health problems. The course utilizes theoretical concepts and builds on the knowledge and skills of the student in the care of the client, families and the community with psychological disorders, and in the nursing management of specific disorders. The concepts of primary and secondary prevention of mental illness are explored. Additional focuses are placed on tertiary prevention of mental illness, treatment of the person with severe and persistent mental illness. A unique aspect of this course is introducing students to the issues and perspectives of special populations including those who have traditionally been under-served or inappropriately serviced. Complex issues about rights and responsibilities, competency, informed consent, and treatment are examined. Case management is another milestone in this course.
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