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For students enrolled in NU courses
For students enrolled in NU courses
Clinical Course Overview
Clinical Course Overview
Each course requires 160 hours for a total of 640 hours
Patient encounter minimum: 1 patient for every 1 clinical hour, 640 minimum
Hours cannot be carried over between courses
NU672
NU672
Requires a minimum of 80 patient encounters to be psychotherapy patient visits
Clinical Specifics:
Counseling Center
University Counseling Center
Community Center Counseling
Psychotherapy Clinic
NU674
NU674
Requires a minimum of 80 patient encounters to consist of elderly patient visits, ages 65 and older
Clinical Specifics:
Outpatient (encouraged):
Outpatient psychiatric and substance/mental health rehab facilities
Primary care facilities (focus mental health)
Psychiatry clinics
VA Medical Center Psychiatric unit
Community Health Center (focus mental health)
FQHC (focus mental health)
Geriatric facility with psychiatric specialist
Inpatient (acceptable):
Inpatient psychiatric units
Psychiatry Emergency Department
Psychiatric focused Urgent Care
NU676
NU676
Requires a minimum of 80 patient encounters to consist of pediatric and adolescent patients: infant to age 19
Clinical Specifics:
Outpatient (encouraged):
Outpatient psychiatric and substance/mental health rehab facilities
Primary care facilities (focus mental health)
Psychiatry clinics
VA Medical Center Psychiatric unit
Community Health Center (focus mental health)
FQHC (focus mental health)
Pediatric facility with psychiatric specialist
Inpatient (acceptable):
Inpatient psychiatric units
Psychiatry Emergency Department
Psychiatric focused Urgent Care
NU678
NU678
NU678 is the final clinical course and includes board prep, licensing information, and final readiness support.
*As a reminder, if all your other rotations have been with only one preceptor/site, you will need to fulfill all 160 hours of NU678 with a second preceptor/site (see “Site & Preceptor Arrangements”).
Clinical Specifics:
Higher acuity clinical settings (encouraged but not required):
Inpatient psychiatric units
Crisis stabilization units
Partial hospitalization programs
Intensive outpatient programs
Psychiatry Emergency Department
Psychiatric focused Urgent Care
Outpatient (acceptable):
Outpatient psychiatric and substance/mental health rehab facilities
Primary care facilities (focus mental health)
Psychiatry clinics
VA Medical Center Psychiatric unit
Community Health Center (focus mental health)
FQHC (focus mental health)
Acceptable Preceptor Credentials
Acceptable Preceptor Credentials
Some of these preceptor types may be limited to a specific rotation or further requirements may be needed for a certain course.
For NU672:
For NU672:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
Licensed and Certified Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Psychologist (PsyD)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
NP, MD, DO, PA, and CNS may be considered on an individual basis. They must provide psychotherapy to most of their patients.
* Nurse Practitioner (NP) must be board certified in a psych-mental health specialty (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
For NU674, NU676, and NU678:
For NU674, NU676, and NU678:
These clinical rotations must include medication management patients. Your preceptor must be licensed to prescribe medications.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) that is board certified in a psych-mental health specialty (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
Psychiatrist (MD/DO)
Certified Physician Assistant (PA) practicing in psych-mental health (excludes AK, AZ, CA, KS, and PA students). If you're in a state that requires physician supervision, the physician's license and specialty will be reviewed.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) that is board certified in a psych-mental health specialty, holds prescriptive authority, and is employed in a psych-mental health setting providing direct patient care (Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Child-Adolescent Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist)
Final site and preceptor approval is required before beginning clinical hours. Site availability and requirements are subject to change by state regulations or program policy.
Course Outcomes
Course Outcomes
NU672 PMHNP Psychotherapy for Individuals, Groups, and Families Clinical
NU672 PMHNP Psychotherapy for Individuals, Groups, and Families Clinical
NU672-1: Examine the mental health interview process for individuals, groups, and families across the lifespan for acute, complex, and chronic psychiatric mental health disorders in the acute and/or primary care setting.
NU672-2: Formulate evidence-based, therapeutic, patient-centered treatment plans for psychotherapy of individuals, groups, and families across the lifespan, taking into consideration cultural, gender, ethnic, spiritual, and social competencies.
NU674 PMHNP Diagnosis and Management Across the Lifespan Clinical I
NU674 PMHNP Diagnosis and Management Across the Lifespan Clinical I
NU674-1: Construct a consistent approach to the assessment, evaluation, and management of mental health disorders and conditions for adult/geriatric patients, and patients across the lifespan, presenting in the acute and/or primary care setting.
NU674-2: Design age-appropriate mental health and physical health maintenance screening plans for adult/geriatric patients, and patients across the lifespan, for psychiatric mental health disorders.
NU676 PMHNP Diagnosis and Management Across the Lifespan Clinical II
NU676 PMHNP Diagnosis and Management Across the Lifespan Clinical II
NU676-1: Construct a consistent approach to the evaluation and management of mental health disorders and conditions for pediatric/adolescent patients, and patients across the lifespan, presenting in the acute and/or primary care setting.
NU676-2: Design age-appropriate mental health and physical health maintenance screening plans for psychiatric mental health disorders for pediatric/adolescent clients.
NU678 PMHNP Diagnosis and Management Across the Lifespan Clinical III
NU678 PMHNP Diagnosis and Management Across the Lifespan Clinical III
NU678-1: Construct a consistent approach to the evaluation and management of mental health disorders and conditions for patients across the lifespan presenting in the acute and/or primary care setting.
NU678-2: Design a professional approach for transition to clinical practice in the PMHNP role.
What You Need To Do Each Term
What You Need To Do Each Term
Plan Early: Review your clinical course and begin site/preceptor planning 1-2 terms ahead.
Submit Paperwork: Upload all required documents in CORE ELMS before deadlines.
Get Approved: Wait for official approval via PG email before logging any hours.
Start & Track: Begin clinicals on the approved date and log hours weekly.
Stay Engaged: Attend check-ins and complete evaluations on time.
Next Steps
Next Steps
Use the links below to complete required clinical steps:
Need Help?
Need Help?
Find your Clinical Student Manager (CSM) by Program & State for any clinical questions.
Contact your Student Success Manager (SSM) at 866-522-7747 for any enrollment/registration questions.
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