There is probably no greater responsibility that the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner assumes than the responsibility of prescribing medications. While patients can be harmed by psychotherapy, the level and intensity of the harm generally does not approach the same level of harm that can occur from improper prescribing. PMHNPs must understand their responsibility, both at the state and federal levels, when it comes to prescribing medications.
This week, you will explore the particular clinical considerations associated with prescribing for children and adolescents.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
• Recommend psychopharmacological interventions for children and adolescents
• Recommend nonpharmacological interventions for children and adolescents in mental health settings
• Analyze clinical decision making related to treatment of children and adolescents in mental health settings
• Evaluate mastery of nurse practitioner knowledge in preparation for the nurse practitioner national certification examination
• Create a study plan for the nurse practitioner national certification examination
