Incorporating a Psychiatric Telehealth Simulation in a Family Nurse Practitioner Curriculum

Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2024 Apr 3:1-4. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2024.2316030. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe prevalence of mental health disorders in primary care is high and challenges related to the COVID pandemic warrant further training of the family nurse practitioner. A telehealth simulation learning experience that included common primary care diagnoses in mental health-general anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder-was incorporated into a non-clinical behavioral health course. Formative evaluation provided by licensed nurse practitioners confirmed the need for improving interviewing techniques, engaging clients, and promoting safety among this population. Students' confidence during the encounter was measured using the Simulation Effectiveness Tool. Findings suggest a simulation learning experience is an effective resource for training nurse practitioner students to treat mental health disorders.PMID:38568903 | DOI:10.1080/01612840.2024.2316030

Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing - April 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Laura O Smith PhD Fnp-C Cne Rn Kimberly Sand Dnp Aprn Anp-Bc CNEcl Teresa Gore PhD Dnp Aprn Fnp-Bc Chse-A Fssh Faan Source Type: research