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    Apr 19, 2024  
2018-2019 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NURS 7250 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing



This course provides and orientation to the professional and scientific foundations of advanced practice psychiatric nursing across the lifespan. The evolving role of advanced practice psychiatric nurses is placed in the context of the current health care system. Focus is on explanatory models of mental health and psychiatric mental health nursing across the lifespan. The course will emphasize research evidence from genetics, epidemiology, neurosciences and behavioral sciences underlying mental health promotion and preventive interventions, and evidence-based treatments for psychiatric and substance use conditions. Translation of evidence in advanced practice psychiatric nursing is emphasized.

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Repeat Status: No
Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP
Schedule Type: Lecture


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