NURS 6261 Clinical Diagnostics for Mental and Substance Use Disorders

This course focuses on application of theoretical foundations of psychiatric and mental health care across the lifespan and the role of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner as provider of care. Comprehensive evaluation of patient symptoms, development of diagnostic skills using standard diagnostic frameworks and instruments to develop patient centered plans of care for various age and diverse populations groups will be demonstrated.

Credits

2

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

School of Nursing

Offered

As scheduled