1. Introduction NURS 6630 is a graduate‑level course designed for advanced practice nurses, particularly psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs). Focus: Pharmacological management of psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. Emphasizes: Mechanisms of action of psychotropic drugs. Clinical decision‑making in prescribing. Monitoring efficacy and side effects. Ethical and legal considerations. Goal: Prepare nurses to safely prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in diverse populations. 2. Foundations of […]




