NURS 761 - Neuropathophysiology & Differential Diagnosis of Mental Disorders: A Lifespan Approach

Credits: (4)

Instructional Method: Online
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing in Nursing or Permission of Instructor; NURS 760
The conceptual development of brain-behavior relationships for individuals with mental illness and psychiatric disorders along with application to practice is the focus of this course. Students develop advanced skills for the differential diagnosis of mental and substance use disorders using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. Students refine their observational and interviewing skills, use and interpret screening tools, laboratory tests, and behavioral assessments. The course also incorporates skills in the comprehensive and collaborative management of culturally diverse clients with psychiatric disorders in a variety of health care settings.