Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Investigate psychodynamic and cognitive-based theories and implement core principles of successful psychotherapeutic outcomes that are foundational to the practice of psychotherapy.

Examine and apply essential theories and skills necessary to conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostics.

Develop an age-appropriate treatment plan for mental health problems and psychiatric disorders based on biopsychosocial theories, evidence-based standards of care, and practice guidelines.

Develop the ability to select and evaluate effective drug therapies on the physical and mental health of patients and consider non-drug integrative therapies to promote health.