NUR 562 Advanced Diagnosis and Psychopathology Across the Lifespan I

This first psychiatric‐mental health course focuses on the psychopathology of selected mental health disorders across the lifespan. Students will utilize advanced physical assessment skills and the application of psychological, psychobiological and sociocultural theories in the delivery of holistic care for individuals with acute and chronic psychiatric illnesses across the lifespan. There is an emphasis on the application of genetic, ecological, and social determinants of health as well as current evidence‐based practice guidelines in the treatment planning of patients with psychiatric‐mental health needs. A comprehensive supervised clinical experience with a preceptor and faculty oversight provides application of theoretical content with an emphasis on diagnostic reasoning skills and clinical management (3 theory hours and 3 clinical
hours; 168 clinical hours). Prerequisite: NUR 503, NUR 505, NUR 507, NUR 509, NUR 512, NUR 514, and NUR 560. Corequisite: NUR 563. 6 credit hours.