NURS 5373 Integrated Mental Health Care II Capstone

COURSE TITLE: NURS 5373 Integrated Mental Health Care II-Pediatrics/Family
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course integrates theory and evidence-based practice in the clinical application of the care of families by nurse practitioners. Students will provide care to children within their family context in one clinical setting under the guidance of a clinical preceptor. Emphasis is on applying theory and research to families with members experiencing complex health problems. Related professional issues will also be explored in this clinical course. (125 clinical hours)
Prerequisites
NURS 5365
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: 
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate integration of theory and research in the clinical application of the mental health care of families, including the care of children within their family context in one clinical setting under the guidance of a clinical preceptor.
Demonstrate application of mental health theory and research to families with members experiencing complex health problems.
Demonstrate understanding of the importance of providing consultation to health care providers and others to enhance quality and cost-effective services.
Facilitate the transition of patients across levels of care, as appropriate.
Demonstrate understanding of the importance of attending to the patient-nurse practitioner relationship as a vehicle for therapeutic change.
Demonstrate ability to therapeutically conclude the nurse-patient relationship when transitioning the patient to other levels of care.
Demonstrate ability to address sexual/physical abuse, substance abuse, sexuality, and spiritual conflict across the lifespan.
Apply principles of self-efficacy/empowerment and other self-management theories in promoting relationship development and behavior change.
Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process.
Teach patients, families, and groups about treatment options with respect to developmental, physiological, cognitive, cultural ability, and readiness.
Demonstration of the provision of psychoeducation to individuals, families, and groups regarding mental health problems and psychiatric disorders.
Modify treatment approaches based on the patient’s ability and readiness to learn.
Consider motivation and readiness to improve self-care and healthy behavior when teaching individuals, families, and groups of patients.

Integrated Mental Health Care II-Pediatrics/Family
This course integrates theory and research in the clinical application of the mental health care of families by nurse practitioners. Students will provide care to children within their family context in one clinical setting under the guidance of a clinical preceptor. Emphasis is on applying mental health theory and research to families with members experiencing complex health problems. Related professional issues will also be explored in this clinical course. (125 clinical hours)
Welcome to NURS 5373: Integrated Mental Health Care II Pediatrics/Family! We look forward to meeting with you in class sessions as well as in our virtual classroom online.
Please refer to the information contained in this Syllabus any time you have a question regarding the basic course information.  A pdf of the purpose of the syllabi can be found at this link:   Syllabus Policy
Total Credits: 3 semester credit hours.
In order to be successful, you should read assigned materials and complete all assignments in a timely fashion.  Components of this course will include four exams, 12-module quizzes, and two case study assignments, including documentation.
COURSE PREREQUISITES

Admission to the PMHNP program.
Minimum grade point average of 3.0 for last 60 semester credit hours of undergraduate work.
A Bachelor of Science in nursing degree from a nationally accredited school.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse.

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 submission of assignments.
Please refer to the online Course Calendar and online Course Schedule for weekly assignments and Due Dates.
 You are expected to be self-directed in your learning and to approach every learning opportunity with a clear understanding of the learning objectives.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
This course is taught in a web-enhanced format with online readings as well as scheduled on-campus labs throughout the semester. The following learning venues are included:
·       Online learning activities and website media will be used. Students will access posted online coursework related to the required course textbook.  Pertinent YouTube videos and Tegrity lectures will enhance the modules.
·       There will be several required assignments to be turned in under the Assignments tab on Canvas.
·       Optional readings and videos may be offered to enhance your learning.
Should you miss an exam for an excusable reason, the make-up exam may consist of essay and fill-in-the-blank type questions.  Be aware that an excuse for make-up exams primarily consist of emergency situations only and not requests for personal vacations or scheduling conveniences.
Work excuses or failure to adequately connect to the internet during exams are not necessarily considered reason enough to permit scheduling a make-up exam and may be evaluated on a case by case basis.
If you have difficulties with internet connection, contact ProctorU, the online proctored testing platform, and then contact your faculty right away, so as to limit the delay time in starting an exam. Students should always notify instructor prior to a foreseeable absence.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
American Nurses Association (2010). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice, 2nd Ed. Silver Springs, MD: Nursingbooks.org. ISBN: 9781558102828
American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition Paperback (DSM-5). American Psychiatric Association. ISBN 978-0-89042-555-8
Beck, J. S. (2011). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Basics and Beyond 2nd Edition. Guilford Press. ISBN: 978-1-60918-504-6Blazer, D. G., Steffens, D. G., & Busse, E. W. (2009). The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry. 4th ed. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing.Goldberg, H., & Goldberg I. (2008). Family Therapy: An Overview 7th Ed. Belmont CA: Thomsom Higher Education. ISBN: 9788-0-495-09759-4
Goldenberg, I., Stanton, M., & Goldenberg, H. (2017). Family therapy: An overview (9th ed.). Boston MA: Cengage Learning.
Longo, D. L., Fauci,  A.S., Kasper, D. L., Hauser, S. L., Jameson, J.L., & Loscalzo, J., eds. Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine.18th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill
Jameson, J. L., Fauci, A. S., Kasper, D. L., Hauser, S. L., Longo, D. L., Loscalzo, J. (2018?). Harrison’s principles of interntal medicine (20th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.Martin, A., & Volkmar, F. R., eds. (2017). Lewis’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: A Comprehensive Textbook. 5th ed. Philadelphia PA: Lippincott Williams &Wilkins; 2017   ISBN-13: 978-1496345493; ISBN-10: 1496345495
Perese, E. F. (2012) Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nursing: A Biopsychosocial Approach. F.A. Davis. ISBN 98-0-8036-2247-0Sadock, B. J., & Sadock, V. A. (2007). Kaplan & Sadock’ s Synopsis of psychiatry: Behavioral sciences/Clinical psychiatry, 10th Ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN: 978-0- 7817-7327-0Stahl, S. (2011). The Prescriber’s guide, 4th Edition. New York, Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 978-0521173643Wheeler, K. (2013). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how to guide for evidence based practice 2nd Edition Springer Publishing. ISBN: 9780826110008
REQUIRED COURSE EQUIPMENT
·       Lab coat
·       UT Tyler student name badge ($15.00)
·       UT Tyler patch – purchased locally at CR Scrubs

Cell phone with internet access
Web Cam for your computer