by Brenda I. Belcher | May 28, 2021 | NURS 6630: Psychopharmalogical Approaches to Treat Psychopathology
PSY 790Final ProjectGuidelinesand RubricOverviewAs the final step in your journey toward your master of science degreein psychology, you will complete a capstone project that integrates the knowledge and skills you have developed in previous coursework and over the...
by Brenda I. Belcher | Mar 27, 2021 | NURS 6630: Psychopharmalogical Approaches to Treat Psychopathology
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, you will frequently work with patients across the life span who may also have comorbid conditions. For instance, you may treat a 16-year-old female with Down syndrome and increasing violent behaviors; a middle-aged male with...
by Brenda I. Belcher | Mar 27, 2021 | NURS 6630: Psychopharmalogical Approaches to Treat Psychopathology
Impulsivity and compulsivity have a wide range of clinical presentations and often overlap with many other psychiatric disorders. Some individuals act without forethought and have difficulty saying “no” to certain things, such as using illicit drugs or spending money,...
by Brenda I. Belcher | Mar 27, 2021 | NURS 6630: Psychopharmalogical Approaches to Treat Psychopathology
Diego, a 9-year-old third grader, had always been an energetic child with a short attention span. For years, his mother attributed his behaviors to him being “all boy” and assumed it would improve as he grew older. Instead, daily tasks like chores and homework became...
by Brenda I. Belcher | Mar 27, 2021 | NURS 6630: Psychopharmalogical Approaches to Treat Psychopathology
From negative changes in mood to problems concentrating, sleep/wake disorders can have a tremendous impact on patients’ lives. When patients suffer from these disorders, they often seek medical care with the intent of receiving medications to manage symptoms. However,...
by Brenda I. Belcher | Mar 27, 2021 | NURS 6630: Psychopharmalogical Approaches to Treat Psychopathology
According to the Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America, approximately 3.5 million people in the United States are diagnosed with schizophrenia (n.d.), and it is one of the leading causes of disability. In practice, patients may present with...
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