Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the foundational concepts of psychiatric mental health nursing and the role of the PMHNP.
• 2 Understand psychopathology and diagnostic criteria from the DSM-5.
• 3 Apply pharmacological principles for psychotropic medication management.
• 4 Explore psychotherapeutic modalities for individual and group therapy.
• 5 Develop comprehensive patient assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• 6 Analyze integrated care models and interprofessional collaboration.
• 7 Examine legal and ethical frameworks governing psychiatric practice.
• 8 Build leadership and advocacy skills for advanced practice roles.
• 9 Evaluate population health strategies and community psychiatry interventions.
• 10 Implement quality improvement initiatives using evidence-based practice.