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This course examines the biological basis of neuropsychiatric diseases including the anatomic basis and mechanisms of disease. This course also presents advanced concepts of neuropathophysiology of mental illness, and pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs used in the psychopharmacological management and treatment of psychiatric disorders across the life span. The course integrates the current scientific knowledge of the neurobiology of mental illness and the application of evidence based psychopharmacology. Emphasis is placed on understanding the major classes of psychotropic drugs and their indications for use in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders across the lifespan along with the professional roles and responsibilities of the advanced practice nurse.
This course builds on principles introduced in NR 670 to enable the student to apply fundamental concepts to the diagnosis and management of common acute and chronic mental health problems across the life span. It emphasizes the use of healing interaction in communication with individuals dealing with mental health disorders when initiating and evaluating treatment plans. Integration of pathophysiology, assessment, and pharmacology will be essential. Selected theories are used to assess and provide appropriate interventions to children and adults in individual, family or group settings. Clinical hours are required in this course
Students will develop skills in the assessment and diagnosis of mental illness primarily in the adult populations. Emphasis will be on the differential diagnosis of and interventions for complex care of adults with psychiatric symptoms and comorbid conditions. Adult psychiatric diagnostic and management clinical hours are required as a part of this course.
Students will develop skills in the assessment and diagnosis of mental illness in the child and adolescent populations. Emphasis will be on the differential diagnosis of and interventions for complex care of psychiatric symptoms and comorbid conditions. Pediatric and adolescent psychiatric diagnostic and management clinical hours are required as a part of this course.
