NRS 672 Management of Common Mental Health Conditions in Primary Care

This course covers the assessment and appropriate diagnosis of mental health conditions encountered in primary care. Emphasis is on differentiating between appropriate referral to a mental health specialist versus management by the primary care nurse practitioner. Safety, ethical, legal and policy issues will be examined. Students will incorporate preventive care, differential diagnosis, evidence-based care, and integrative modalities.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

NRS 670

Corequisite

NRS 621 or NRS 631