ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING THEORY: PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH

NURSING/PHMPRAC 674

Addresses the team-based and patient-centered care of persons with mental health conditions. A special focus will be put on the management of psychotropic medication regimens. A combination of lecture, discussion, and small group work will be utilized.

NURSING 801

Examination of middle-range theory, micro-theory, and conceptual frameworks and their application in nursing science, with emphasis on critique and selection of a theory and/or framework to guide the student's research.

NURSING 657

Examines the history, rationale and mechanism of action of drugs used in the treatment of mental health and behavioral disorders. Emphasis is placed on neurobiological processes underlying psychopathology and clinical application of evidence-based pharmacological interventions across the lifespan. In addition, focus on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, side-effects, drug interactions, therapeutic monitoring and variations in special populations. Finally, review prescriptive authority, the potential impact of the current mental health care service system and ethical decision making for health care professionals.

NURSING 722

Examine theoretical perspectives and evidence-based approaches to human responses to health and illness during adulthood and old age. Concepts and research from multiple disciplines will be examined as a framework for reflective practice with adults.

NURSING 736

Advance students' knowledge of pediatric development to enhance clinical decision-making with emphasis on applying advanced assessment skills to the child and adolescent population.