NURS 6329 - PSYCHIATRIC COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING III CLINICAL PRACT III

[3 Credits]

This is the third in a series of courses preparing the student to practice in the role of advanced practice within the scope of professional standards of psychiatric-mental health nursing and the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. The student will complete assignments that are designed to allow the student to develop and apply advanced nursing skills under the direction of an advanced practice preceptor. The course focuses on the application of psychotherapeutic skills needed to attain effectiveness in psychiatric and community mental health care of families. During this practicum course the student will complete a total of 180 hours in the clinical setting. Prerequisites: NURS 6321 and NURS 6328.