NUR 694-001 - PMH NP: Individual Clients Mental Health Treatment Didactic 

Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate knowledge of complex systems and skill in collaboration with others. 

Assess and diagnose the client’s presenting problems Collaborate with the client on a plan of care Evaluate client’s needs for psychopharmacotherapy and treat or refer for treatment as appropriate Collaborate with preceptor and other agency professionals to plan and improve the health and wellbeing of families, adolescents and children. Essential I, VII, VIII

2. Integrate theories and knowledge into practice to provide evidencebased quality care that is ethical, culturally competent, safe, efficient and cost effective to individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. 

Assess and diagnose the presenting problems Select and utilize an approach or therapy model to appropriately address clients’ problems taking into account age and culture Evaluate client’s needs for psychopharmacotherapy and treat or refer for treatment as appropriate Evaluate plans of care and strategies. Essential II, III, IV, VII, IX 

 3. Use knowledge of healthcare policy to improve healthcare organizational, financial and delivery outcomes. 

Evaluate plans of care and strategies Utilize supervision to improve clinical and therapy skills. Essential VI 

4. Use information technology to design, implement, deliver, and evaluate health care. 

Evaluate plans of care and strategies Utilize supervision to improve clinical and therapy skills Utilize Typhon clinical logs to increase awareness of one’s own progress and clinical skills. Essential V

5. Value and demonstrate integrity, excellence, respect, accountability, and cultural competence in all aspects of nursing. 

Collaborate with clients for a plan of care Evaluate plans of care and strategies Collaborate with preceptor and other agency professionals to plan and improve the health and wellbeing of families, adolescents and children Utilize Typhon clinical logs to increase awareness of one’s own progress and clinical skills. Essential VIII, IX 

Case Study With Treatment Plan