NRSG 629 Introduction to Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Master Resource Outline
Course Title: NRSG 629 Introduction to Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Credits: 2 (1 didactic, 1 clinical lab)
Semester Offered: Summer
Prerequisites: NRSG 601
Degree: DNP
AACN Core Competencies for Advanced-level Nursing Education: 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10
MRJCON DNP Program Learning Outcome: Domains 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10
Course Description
This graduate course is designed as an introduction into advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nursing. Orientation of the student to the clinical practice of psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing is presented along with topics regarding working with the mental health preceptor. Focus is placed on developing early interview skills by teaching students their role in various mental health settings. Review of clinical practice expectations will be included. Topics of this course include interviewing and assessing patients with mental health concerns, completing the mental status examination, and completing a safety assessment. Students will orient to the DSM 5-TR and other relevant interview/assessment resources. Students will begin to explore the documentation associated with being a psychiatric mental health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
Catalog Course Description
An introduction to advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nursing focusing on developing early interview skills, assessing patients with mental health concerns, completing the mental status examination, and a safety assessment. Students explore the DSM 5-TR, documentation, and other relevant interview/assessment resources.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive mental health assessment. [This will be assessed through both written and verbal interview activities utilizing a standardized patient].
- Define the role and scope of the psychiatric APRN. [This will be measured through a written assignment in which students will create an elevator speech of their role].
- Utilize the DSM 5-TR resource. [This will be assessed via written work requiring the use of the DSM 5-TR and during interview with standardized patient during skills lab.]
- Demonstrate competency in suicide assessment and screening.
Exemplars of Course Learning Outcomes:
- Attend in person skills days (CLO 1,2,3)
- Return demonstration- Practice first day at clinic; how to introduce self; charting/working with preceptor; practice interviewing standardized patient during skills lab (CLO 1,3)
- Complete psychiatric evaluation on standardized patient which includes the mental status exam (MSE); risk assessment; documentation; de-escalation training. (CLO 1,3)
- Self-reflection on personal thoughts, beliefs, values, and ethics and how this impacts patients and care. (CLO 1,2,3)
- Demonstrate suicide assessments (CLO 4)
AACN Competencies
This course introduces:
1.1a Identify concepts, derived from theories from nursing and other disciplines, which distinguish the practice of nursing.
1.1g Integrate an understanding of nursing history in advancing nursing’s influence in health care.
1.2b Demonstrate intellectual curiosity.
1.2d Examine influence of personal values in decision making for nursing practice.
2.1c Establish mutual respect with the individual and family.
3.2c Use culturally and linguistically responsive communication strategies.
4.2c Use best evidence in practice.
5.1b Identify sources and applications of national safety and quality standards to guide nursing practice.
5.1c Implement standardized, evidence-based processes for care delivery.
5.3a Identify actual and potential level of risks to providers within the workplace.
6.4a Demonstrate an awareness of one’s biases and how they may affect mutual respect and
communication with team members.
7.1c Differentiate between various healthcare delivery environments across the continuum of care.
8.1a Identify the variety of information and communication technologies used in care settings.
8.1b Identify the basic concepts of electronic health, mobile health, and telehealth systems for enabling patient care.
8.3e Identify impact of information and communication technology on quality and safety of
care.
8.4c Identify the basic concepts of electronic health, mobile health, and telehealth systems in
enabling patient care.
9.1a Apply principles of professional nursing ethics and human rights in patient care and professional situations.
9.1b Reflect on one’s actions and their consequences.
9.1c Demonstrate ethical behaviors in practice.
9.3c Demonstrate professional and personal honesty and integrity.
9.5a Describe nursing’s professional identity and contributions to the healthcare team.
10.1a Demonstrate healthy, self-care behaviors that promote wellness and resiliency.
10.2d Expand personal knowledge to inform clinical judgment.
This course develops:
2.2c Use a variety of communication modes appropriate for the context.
2.2d Demonstrate the ability to conduct sensitive or difficult conversations.
8.1c Effectively use electronic communication tools.
8.1d Describe the appropriate use of multimedia applications in health care.
8.1e Demonstrate best practice use of social networking applications.
8.1f Explain the importance of nursing engagement in the planning and selection of healthcare technologies.
8.3c Use information and communication technology in a manner that supports the nurse patient relationship.
8.3d Examine how emerging technologies influence healthcare delivery and clinical decision making.
9.2c Demonstrate empathy to the individual’s life experience.
9.2f Apply principles of therapeutic relationships and professional boundaries.
9.2g Communicate in a professional manner.
This course advances:
2.1a Demonstrate qualities of empathy.
2.1b Demonstrate compassionate care.
2.1c Establish mutual respect with the individual and family.
Curricular Threads addressed in this course:
Equity and Inclusion, Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Determinates of Health Communication, Ethics, and Mental Health.
Recommended Content: Mental Status Examination, HPI, Social and Family background, assessment of Depression and other mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, somatic disorders, cognitive disorders, and personality disorders. Telepsych etiquette. Ways to assess via Telepsych and with special populations. Education on Typhon tracking system, entering case log hours and time log hours, adding preceptors.
Recommended Clinical Experiences/Sites: Skills days in Bozeman including performing a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation on a standardized patient.
GAAC Approved: 12/1/23
Faculty Approved: 12/14/23