The student will be able to use critical thinking to apply knowledge from nursing and other disciplines in the care of persons with mental health disorders

The student will be able to use critical thinking to apply knowledge from nursing and other disciplines in the care of persons with mental health disorders

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1) Distinguish the roles, functions and responsibilities of healthcare system components (ie, delivery, financing and regulation); 2) Analyze the interaction of social; political and economic forces shaping healthcare delivery and their impact on cost, quality and access; 3) Compare the organization of multiple healthcare delivery structures to the effectiveness of meeting population health needs; 4) Analyze factors influencing trends in healthcare quality and patient safety

1) Apply principles of health care informatics for population health; 2) Apply basic concepts of epidemiology for population health; 3) Analyze the role of population health informatics in understanding data, information, & knowledge; 4) Apply population health informatics in surveillance, interoperability and big data contexts; 5) Evaluate quality in electronic health records, mobile applications, and personal health records; 6) Identify the economic value and potential for sustainability in population health technologies

1) Apply knowledge of selected concepts, models, and theories from nursing and management sciences to achieve high quality nursing care and effective healthcare team coordination in a variety of settings; 2) Apply knowledge of healthcare policy, finance and regulatory environments to identify clinical questions, implement safety initiatives, and monitor patient outcomes; 3) Incorporate effective communication techniques to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care; 4) Analyze and evaluate healthcare organization structure, mission, and philosophy as they relate to the standards of care, staffing and performance, development and marketing of programs and projects; 5) Evaluate the use of information technology to improve patient care outcomes and create a safe care environment; 6) Apply legal, ethical principles to the nursing role of leadership and management

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Explain the forces driving the focus on safety and quality in health care; 2) Evaluate strategies for improving safety and quality in health care; 3) Explain the influence of systems (environmental, organizational, provider, technological and task) on healthcare outcomes; 4) Analyze the role of various systems and factors in creating safe environments of care; 5) Explain the impact of just culture thinking on safety and quality improvement in health care; 6) Develop a plan for improvement of a safety and/or quality issue

Apply knowledge of neurobiology, psychopathology, and developmental theories to conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and formulate evidence-based person-centered treatment plans; Analyze therapeutic communication techniques, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions to develop therapeutic relationships and support care and recovery across the lifespan; Apply pharmacological principles and psychopharmacology evidence to evaluate medication management strategies, monitor treatment responses, and educate patients about psychotropic medications and side effects; Understand risk factors for self-harm, suicide, violence, and psychiatric emergencies to implement evidence-based crisis intervention strategies and maintain safe therapeutic environments; Recognize interprofessional mental health teams, community resources, and support systems to develop comprehensive, recovery-oriented treatment plans that address the holistic needs of individuals with mental illness and address stigma related to mental illness; Understand ethical principles, legal standards, and mental health policy to navigate complex mental health dilemmas including confidentiality, informed consent, involuntary treatment, equitable care, and capacity determination while respecting patient autonomy and rights

Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial-spiritual psychiatric assessments using standardized screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate clinical impressions and develop person-centered treatment plans; Integrate therapeutic communication with individuals experiencing mental illness using communication techniques, empathy, and presence to promote care; Implement evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and psychoeducation, in inpatient and community settings; Apply crisis intervention competencies by conducting suicide and violence risk assessments, reviewing de-escalation strategies, and appropriate emergency responses that ensure patient and community safety; Collaborate with interprofessional team members, community organizations, and social service agencies to coordinate comprehensive mental illness services that address housing, employment, substance use, and other social risks, and apply clinical reasoning and pharmacological knowledge to provide patient education and person-centered care; Apply trauma-informed care principles and cultural humility into clinical practice and reflect on personal values, biases, and emotional responses in mental health clinical encounters to promote professional growth, maintain therapeutic boundaries, and practice self-care strategies that prevent burnout and compassion fatigue

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Relate essential nurse leadership competencies for effective management in healthcare organizations; 2) Evaluate the impact of leadership styles on organizational culture and effectiveness; 3) Generate strategies to optimize human resource performance in healthcare settings; 4) Identify strategies to address interpersonal and intraorganizational conflict

Apply the nursing process in the care of individuals, families, communities, and systems; Analyze population health trends using epidemiological data, surveillance systems, and public health indicators to identify priority health issues; Evaluate the role of social determinants of health, policy, politics, technology, social media, and health communication strategies on health outcomes across diverse populations and settings; Evaluate the roles of community health nurses across varied practice settings and populations, integrating principles of cultural humility, health literacy, and public health preparedness; Conduct a comprehensive community assessment to identify strengths, risks, and health needs of a defined population or aggregate; Design an evidence-based community health education intervention that promotes health, prevents disease, and addresses identified population needs

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1) Analyze the political, legal, regulatory, and ethical influences in the development and current status of outcomes management; 2) Apply methods and processes for improving outcomes; 3) Utilize data-driven decision making for health outcomes; 4) Develop leadership and interprofessional competence in analyzing healthcare outcomes; 5) Generate data-driven change strategies to improve health outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Analyze models and theories of strategic planning, program planning, and marketing; 2) Explain the relation between organization mission, goals, and objectives and the strategic planning, program planning, and marketing processes; 3) Apply tools of strategic planning to an organization; 4) Create a comprehensive plan focused on the needs, design, implementation and evaluation of a program that derives from an organizational strategic plan; 5) Evaluate marketing strategies

1) Identify key policy issues in contemporary health systems; 2) Analyze the effect of health policy on practice; 3) Analyze strategies for health system improvement through public policy; 4) Advocate for policy adoption to a health care decision maker; 5) Identify the effects of government regulation on education and practice

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will: 1) Analyze the impact of political, social and economic factors on the cost of patient care delivery; 2) Examine cost behavior concepts as they relate to nursing and other health care models in healthcare organizations; 3) Apply cost accounting techniques in health care; 4) Analyze ethical and legal issues surrounding fiscal management

Apply political, social and ethical perspectives to uses of CER, Demonstrate effective retrieval of CER reviews from public sources, Demonstrate knowledge of major CER methods and tools, Evaluate quality of evidence from CER reports, Assess treatment options in defined patient population