NURS9215-A Psychiatric Diagnosis Prac (Fall 2013 Doctoral)
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Course Details
Session, Dates: 13 (08/26/2013 - 12/14/2013)
Days: APPT
Time: -
Location: Moon Campus
Room:
Seats Available: APPT
Credits: 3
Course Description
This course expands upon the diagnostic reasoning skills developed in the Advanced Physical Assessment/Diagnosis course and emphasizes utilization of these skills in obtaining a comprehensive physical and psychiatric assessment. Classroom learning provides a comprehensive overview of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, text revision (DSM-IV-TR) and utilizing this manual to formulate psychiatric diagnoses. Content on clinical interviewing techniques, mental status assessment, and symptoms of psychiatric illnesses will guide the student through the process of formulating both physical and psychiatric diagnoses.
Prerequisite: NURS9010
Co-requisites: NURS9110 and NURS9210
Prerequisite: NURS9010
Co-requisites: NURS9110 and NURS9210
Course Materials
About the Instructor(s)
Kirstyn M. Kameg, D.N.P., PMHNP-BC, FAANP
kameg@rmu.edu
412-397-6810 phone
412-397-3277 fax
Scaife Hall 116
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University Professor of Nursing
Nursing
Coordinator, Psychiatric Mental Health NP Program
Nursing
kameg@rmu.edu
412-397-6810 phone
412-397-3277 fax
Scaife Hall 116
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