NRSG 6270 - Mental Health for Primary Care

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: In this course, students explore the role of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) as they address common mental health conditions in the context of whole-person care throughout the lifespan. Student learning includes evidenced-based assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and referral/interprofessional collaboration for common mental health conditions encountered in the primary care setting, including vulnerable population considerations.
Pre-requisite(s): Acceptance into DNP-FNP program.