Description
NUR 6212 Advanced Psychopathological Disorders and Assessment Strategies
2 Credit Hours
This course is designed to integrate knowledge of psychopathologic principles with advanced psychologic health assessment strategies for the advanced practice nurse in patients, across the lifespan, with mental health disorders. Advanced assessment techniques include observation, interviewing, as well as the appropriate use of screening tools, assessment guides and diagnostic data are discussed. Students are introduced to current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) criteria.
Prerequisites: NUR 6003 and NUR 6104
Availability: Fall