NAPN86333

Prerequisites: NURS 50003. 50013, 50022, 50053, NAPN 86212, 86222, 86213, 86223 (or with permission), 86283 (or with permission), 86383 (concurrent enrollment). This course will focus on assessment, diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorder in children and adolescents. Emphasis will be placed on various psychiatric illnesses (including schizophrenia, mood, addictive, and cognitive disorders) and the care and treatment of the individual, family, and significant others. This course assists in the development of knowledge and skills for the role of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This course is take concurrently with NAPN 86383 Advanced Clinical Practicum II Psychiatric-Mental Health: Children and Adolescents.