NSG - 577B Diagnostics & Management II: Evidence Based Treatment

The theoretical basis for psychotherapeutic nursing interventions across the lifespan is examined. Cognitive treatment and evidence based therapy techniques receive particular emphasis. Management of common psychiatric disorders via clinical practice guidelines is a third course thread. Prerequisite: Diagnostics and Management I: Psychiatric Assessment across the Lifespan; Corequisite: Practicum or with permission of instructor Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3