ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook 2021-2022 June 30, 2022 neurological system as well as the management of complex mental health disorders. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6767 Practice Management for the Nurse Practitioner 40 hours, 2 credits NUR6767 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6767LL Clinical (30 hours, 1 credit) This course provides content related to the business principles of practice management for the advanced practice nurse. The required practicum experience provides an opportunity for students to apply newly learned knowledge in the primary care practice setting. Topics include marketing strategies, legal aspects of practice management, principles of billing and coding for reimbursement, and strategies to provide telehealth services. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6910 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum I 160 hours, 6 credits NUR6910 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6910LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits) This course is the first of four practicum experiences for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner student. This practicum provides opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills with clients seeking mental healthcare services. Although practice experiences may include patients across the lifespan, there is a focus on caring for the child, adolescent, and family. Emphasis is placed on identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, therapeutic modalities, and pharmacological interventions appropriate to age and developmental stage across the lifespan. Students identify the appropriate care, intervention, and education for the patient, family, and caregivers. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses. Residential Skills Check. NGR6920 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum II 160 hours, 6 credits NUR6920 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6920LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits) This practicum course provides opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills as they participate in the evaluation and treatment of adults with psychiatric disorders. Students apply the learned skills of therapeutic interviewing, evaluation, and formulation of treatment plans for adults with psychiatric disorders. Emphasis is placed on identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, therapeutic modalities and pharmacological interventions. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses Pre- or corequisite: NGR6910 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum II NGR6930 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum III 160 hours, 6 credits NUR6930 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6930LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits) In this course, students participate in the evaluation and treatment of aging adults with psychiatric disorders. Students apply the learned skills of therapeutic interviewing, evaluation, and formulation of treatment plans for aging adults with psychiatric disorders. Emphasis is placed on identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, therapeutic modalities and pharmacological interventions. Although practice experiences may include patients across the lifespan, there is a focus on therapeutic interviewing, evaluation, and formulation of treatment plans for aging adults with psychiatric disorders. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses Pre- or corequisite: NGR6920 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum II NGR6940 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV 190 hours, 7 credits NUR6940 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6940LL Clinical (180 hours, 6 credits) This final practicum course provides an opportunity for students to work with patients within the student’s particular areas of interest. Students continue to refine skills of therapeutic interviewing, assessment and diagnosis, and formulation of treatment plans for patients with psychiatric disorders. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses. NGR6910 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum I; NGR6920 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum II; NGR6930 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum III This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 17 / 57
