NURS 5365 Psychotherapeutic Theories and Modalities

Psychotherapeutic Theories and Modalities NURS 5365
Summer 2022
Scheduled Class Days and Times: Online
NURS 5365 Psychotherapeutic Theories and Modalities
This course provides an overview of major concepts, theories, and research related to psychotherapeutic treatments for mental disorders across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the integration of two content areas: psychotherapeutic case formulation and treatment planning; and the application of evidence-based brief psychotherapies for the treatment of particular disorders, symptoms, and issues. The application of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing will be examined in detail through a case-based learning approach.
Prerequisite
NURS 5357
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1) 1) Explain the function of both the therapist and client in terms of techniques and procedures undertaken, and the specific nature of the therapeutic relationship within each of the models presented.

2) Demonstrate understanding of the various counseling models presented in terms of underlying philosophy, key concepts, and the goals of therapy.

3) Recognize and define the theory and practice of a variety of theoretical models in counseling and psychotherapy. Appraise the contributions and limitations of each of the counseling models including implications for multicultural contexts and application in clinical settings.

4) Demonstrate the ethical application of techniques in a simulated/actual clinical setting.

Required Textbooks and Readings:
American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.) (DSM-5). American Psychiatric Association. ISBN: 978-0-89042-555-8
Wheeler, K. (2022). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse. Springer Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-8261-9379-7
Wright, J., Brown, G., Thase, M., & Basco, M. (2017). Learning cognitive-behavior therapy: An illustrated guide. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association Publishing. ISBN:97816153710184
If you are in a clinical course, all students are required to have an active InPlace subscription.
Recommended Textbooks and Readings:
American Nurses Association (2015). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice (3rd ed.). Nursingbooks.org. ISBN: 9781558106192
American Psychiatric Nurses Association, International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses, American Nurses Association. Psychiatric-mental health nursing: Scope and standards of practice (2nd ed.). ISBN: 9781558105553
American Nurses Association. Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with 2020 addendum (4th ed.). ISBN: 9781935213826
Carlat, D. (2017). The psychiatric interview. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Gehart, D. (2018). Mastering competencies in family therapy: A practical approach to the theories and clinical case documentation (3rd ed.). Cengage.  ISBN: 9781305943278
Weisz, J., & Kazdin, A. Evidence-based psychotherapies for children and adolescents (3rd ed.). The Guilford Press. ISBN: 9781462522699
Yalom, I. (2020). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (6th ed.). Basic Books. ISBN: 9781541617575Special Course Notes:  — the listed items are required if applicable to your course. Please feel free to add other special notes as needed.
Special Course Notes:
1) Exams and Proctoring Notice: Exams (60% of total grade):

All four exams in the course will be given ONLINE, using a proctored service called ProctorU. You will need to have a webcam and microphone. If you are not able to provide these items, you must contact the instructor so an alternative process may be arranged for you to take your exam on campus. You must sign up with ProctorU at the beginning of the semester.

Exams must be taken during the time specifically designated unless other arrangements are made with instructors prior to the test and are determined on an as-needed basis. There is no guarantee that your request will be approved.
If you are unable to take the exam on the posted date, notify the course facilitator as soon as possible. If the course faculty decide that an alternate exam will be given, the format and times will be at the discretion of the course facilitator.
Exam dates are listed in the Course Calendar.
Students must achieve an AVERAGE of 80 on all four exams to pass the course. Even though you may have enough percentage in other areas to raise your overall grade, you still will not pass the course without an 80 overall AVERAGE on all exams.
Each exam may be opened during the designated hours listed within Canvas, but you will only have 75-minutes to complete the exam—including the verified time with ProctorU. You must finish the exam by the end time established for the exam. Please pay strict attention to this time limit!

The module objectives and assigned readings will guide the selection of items for the tests. Emphasis will be on the application and synthesis of knowledge.
Absolute integrity is expected from every student in all aspects of the course and students may be dismissed from the program for violations.  Cheating on exams will not be tolerated. All persons involved in Academic Dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University Regulations and Procedures. You are responsible for reading and following the student guidelines on academic integrity in the Handbook of Operating Procedures (Links to an external site) for UT Tyler.
Exams are Not open book.  No notes, books, papers, or other aids are to be used during any exam.  Students are to work individually and submit the test within the allotted time.
The only access the student will have to the exam will be immediately afterward during which you will be allowed to review your test and see which questions were missed once the exam is submitted. You should do this while still online with and under the supervision of ProctorU. Do not disconnect from ProctorU until you are given specific permission to do so. Otherwise, an incident report will be issued, and an investigation will be pursuant. There will not be a second look at the exam itself. Do not copy questions, take screenshots, or copy the exam questions by any other method. Any attempts to copy the examination will be viewed as cheating.

The Discussion Board in Canvas will offer several days post-test to challenge test questions with pertinent rationale, references, and page numbers. Only those challenges supported by a rationale and reference will be reviewed. This will be monitored by the faculty.
If necessary, opportunities for individual review of questions regarding the exam will be allowed within 1 week of the administration of the exam. After that timeframe, the exam will no longer be reviewed.
Any adjustment to exam grades will be at the discretion of the faculty.
Grades will be posted on Canvas but should not be considered the official grade for the course until all exams have been taken and final grades have been posted.

2) Estimated Time Commitment Required for Assignments:
Every student is responsible for completing the recommended reading, and completing the course module components, assignments, quizzes, and exams according to due dates in the course calendar. Reading assignments consist of associated materials in the course textbooks and this list may be viewed on the course calendar and in each module. All assignments are made with the assumption that required reading assignments will be completed prior to completion of the assignments. Reading professional materials (books, journals, etc.) is an integral aspect of role development as a nurse practitioner. It is recommended that students spend a minimum of 2-hours daily engaging with materials related to assigned readings, clinical topics, and professional issues associated with the NP role and competencies. Note that considerably more additional hours may be necessary to fully comprehend the didactic content as well as the clinical skills that will be required to fulfill practice as a PMHNP.
3) The content of this course is web-based and may be subject to change at the discretion of the faculty according to current learning needs. Therefore, it is wise to review assigned readings and assignments on Canvas at the beginning of each week for possible updates. Notify the faculty immediately if there are issues that would delay the submission of assignments.
Please refer to the online Course Calendar and online Course Schedule for weekly assignments and Due Dates.
Assignment Requirements and Weights/Point Values:

1. Exams (4 exams at 15% each)  60%

*The average of your exams must be greater than or equal to 80 to pass
the course. Even if you have enough points to pass otherwise, you will not pass the course without making an 80 average on the four exams. This is to prepare you to sit for state boards.

2. Weekly Module Quizzes                      10%

There will be a short Quiz given during each course module. These quizzes will remain open until the night before the corresponding exam date so you may review them. Be prepared to complete each quiz once it is opened or your grade will be automatically reflected as 0; however, you may take these quizzes multiple times without limit.

3. Assignments                                          20%

Case Formulation is developed with a case you are experiencing or have experienced. The rubric for assessment of the Case Formulation is in Canvas. Please read and follow the rubric exactly. This is to be written with clarity in a logical process but does not require a formal APA style. 100 points are possible.
MI Video Simulation is a partnered Motivational Interviewing simulation that is to be videotaped and submitted with a written script delineating the MI process during the scenario. 100 points are possible.

Required Engagement                        10%

Preparation and engagement through class Zoom meetings held on Monday evenings 7-9 pm are required at least every other week so students may interact with other students and educators. Such interaction supports the interpersonal skills necessary for a professional Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and the discussion will add to the knowledge application.  As this engagement is paramount for balancing an online process within a relational profession, your participation will be evaluated for 10% of your grade and do not support muting your camera during the Zoom.
Grading Scale:  Grades will not be rounded when calculating the average (79.5 is not rounded to 80 and 89.5 is not rounded to 90). Students are required to achieve an average of 80% (B) to successfully complete the course.
Specific guidelines and grading criteria for all assignments are in the Modules. Final grades for the course will be determined based on the following point assignments:
A          90-100
B          80-89   EXAMS MUST HAVE an average of 80% to pass the course
C          70-79
D          60-69
F           Below 60
Exam and homework materials, questions, and problems are the intellectual property of faculty, UT Tyler, or publishers.

These materials may not be distributed without permission.
Distributing them or uploading them to online resources destroys the integrity of the assignment and the course, allowing others an unfair advantage by letting them view the materials.
Uploading these materials to online resources is a violation of UT Tyler’s academic misconduct policies and may result in formal conduct charges.

Sanctions for uploading or otherwise divulging the contents of these materials can include:
a reduced or failing grade on an assignment
a reduced or failing grade for the course
removal from the Nursing program
removal from UT Tyler

Late Policy:

All assignments are due by the time (CST/CDT) specified in the Course Calendar. Assignments must be posted via the assignment link within Canvas – NOT by email.

All late assignments may be assessed up to 5-points-per-day as a penalty, determined on a 7-day week when the assignment is not posted by the due date and specified time unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor.

Repeating a Course: Students repeating this course may not use previously submitted assignments nor utilize the same patients for an assignment. Submitting the same or slightly modified assignments from previous semesters is considered self-plagiarism and is subject to academic discipline, including failing the assignment or the course.
Attendance and Make-up Policy: Graduate students at The University of Texas at Tyler are held to a high standard of professionalism. The UT Tyler student represents not only themselves but the University as well.

Nurse Practitioner students are to wear their Name Badges whenever they are in the clinical setting.
Please use proper Netiquette (proper online decorum) in the online classroom.
Be aware of the Academic Honesty policy of UT Tyler and read through the course syllabus thoroughly.
Please notify the faculty about personal issues that would preclude timely posting of assigned work.
If you must drop the class, please let the instructors know AND THEN follow the formal withdrawal process or you will receive an ‘F’ for the course after you stop attending.

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