Description
This clinical course provides the advanced practice student with the opportunity to collaborate with a Nurse Practitioner or Physician (psychiatry) preceptor. Students participate in performing diagnostic evaluations, identifying treatment modalities, and in other aspects of collaborative and independent practice. Primary psychiatric care will be provided to clients in a variety of settings. Activities are designed to develop the role of the advanced practice psychiatric nurse in meeting the acute and chronic mental and behavioral health needs of individuals. The Molloy Humanistic Framework will focus on health promotion, health restoration and rehabilitation. (Pass/Fail Practicum.) Seminar and 165 clinical hours per semester, student arranged.