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Course Curriculum

7 Chapters · 133 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to the PMHNP Board Exam

    1. Understanding the Exam Format Free preview
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      Test-Taking Strategies for the ANCC PMHNP Certification Exam

  2. 2

    Domain 1: Scientific Foundations

    1. Scientific Foundations Free preview
    2. Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Essential Knowledge for the PMHNP ANCC Exam Free preview
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      Thyroid Dysfunction and Psychiatric Symptoms

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      Divalproex Sodium (Depakote: Exam-Focused Approach for the PMHNP

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      How to Tackle Depakote Questions on the PMHNP Exam

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      Divalproex Sodium (Depakote): PMHNP Board Exam Practice Questions

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      Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

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      Lamotrigine (Lamictal): PMHNP Board Exam Practice Questions

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      Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

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      Carbamazepine (Tegretol): PMHNP Board Exam Questions

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      Lithium

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      Lithium Test Strategies

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      Lithium: PMHNP Board Exam Questions

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      Clozapine (Clozaril)

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      Clozapine (Clozaril): PMHNP Board Exam Questions

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      HIGH-YIELD BOARD PEARLS

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      Neurotransmitters

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      Key Neurotransmitters and Production Site

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      Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)

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      Serotonin Syndrome (SS)

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      Psychiatric Emergencies

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      Serotonin Discontinuation Syndrome vs. Serotonin Syndrome

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      NMS, SS, Serotonin Discontinuation Syndrome

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      Antidepressant Switching Guidelines

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      Depression & Associated Conditions

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      Wellbutrin (Bupropion)

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      Genetic Dysfunction and Antidepressant Efficacy

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      MTHFR Gene Mutation

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      Dopamine Pathways

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      Dopamine Pathways Resources

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      Exam Tips: Dopamine Pathway Clues in Questions and How to Answer

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      Inducers and Inhibitors

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      Exam Tips: Enzyme Inducers & Inhibitors in Questions and How to Answer

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      Medications That Can Cause Mania or Depression

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      The Brain

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      The Brain: Resources

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      Exam Tips: Brain Regions & How to Answer Questions

  3. 3

    Domain 2: Advanced Practice Skills

    1. Advanced Practice Skills Free preview
    2. Mental Status Exam (MSE) Free preview
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      Clock Drawing Test (CDT)

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      Constructional Apraxia

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      Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE)

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      Stereognosis Testing

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      PMHNP Board Exam Tips: Mental Status Exam (MSE) & Serial 7s

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      Romberg and Trendelenburg Tests

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      Scales to Know for PMHNP Board Exam

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      SBIRT

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      Alcohol and Drug Screening Tools

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      CRAFFT Screening Tool (For Adolescents Under 21)

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      CAGE-AID (Alcohol & Drug Use Screening for Adults)

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      Opioid & PCP-Related Exam Content

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      Mobile vs. Fixed Lymph Nodes

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      Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

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      Cranial Nerves

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      Essential Tremor vs. Parkinson’s Disease

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      Primitive Reflexes in Infants

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      Anemia Types

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      Signs of Lead Poisoning

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      Osteoporosis Risk Factors

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      Tests and Imaging Techniques to Measure Cerebral Blood Flow (CBF)

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      FAS vs. Fragile X vs. Down Syndrome

  4. 4

    Domain 3 : Diagnosis and Treatment

    1. Diagnosis and Treatment Free preview
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      Schizophreniform Disorder and Schizoaffective Disorder

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      Bipolar Disorder

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      Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

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      Schizoid Personality Disorder

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      Avoidant Personality Disorder

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      Schizotypal Personality Disorder

    8. Conversion Disorder Free preview
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      Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

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      Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

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      DMDD vs. ODD

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      Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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      Adjustment Disorders

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      Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex and Orbitofrontal Cortex

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      Tourette Syndrome (Tourette’s Disorder)

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      Acute Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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      Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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      Dissociative Disorders

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      Factitious Disorder and Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another

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      Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

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      Panic Attack vs. Panic Disorder

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      Anorexia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder

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      Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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      Delirium

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      Dementia and Related Disorders

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      Specific Dementia Types & Management

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    Domain 4: Psychotherapy and Related Theories

    1. Psychotherapy and Related Theories Free preview
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      Irvin Yalom’s Core Characteristics of Group Therapy

    3. Jean Watson’s Caring Theory Free preview
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      Mindfulness Meditation

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      Enmeshment

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      Parentification

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      Family Scapegoat

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      Empty Nest Syndrome

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      Cognitive Therapy (Aaron Beck)

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      Behavioral Therapy

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      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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      Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

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      Psychodynamic Therapy

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      Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

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      Existential Therapy

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      Logotherapy (Viktor Frankl)

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      Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

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      Multisystemic Family Therapy (MST)

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      Strategic Therapy

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      Family Systems Therapy (Murray Bowen)

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      Structural Family Therapy (Salvador Minuchin)

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      Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development

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      FRAMES Model

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      Defense Mechanisms

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      Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Therapies

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    Domain 5: Ethics, Legal Principles, and Cultural Care

    1. Ethics, Legal Principles, and Cultural Care Free preview
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      Tarasoff Principle

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      The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)

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      Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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      Donaldson v. O'Connor

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      Scope of Practice and Standard of Practice

    7. Confidentiality Free preview
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      Ethical Principles

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      Patient Rights and Client Advocacy in Mental Health Care

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      Just Culture and Recovery Model

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      Quality Improvement and PDSA

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      How to Answer QI Questions

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      Four Components of Health Policy

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      Case Management Model and Assessing Barriers and Facilitators

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      Appreciative Inquiry and Kickback in Healthcare

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      Examples of Conditions Covered Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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      PICOT Framework and Levels of Evidence

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      Continuous Improvement in Outpatient Clinics

  7. 7

    Final Thoughts and Next Steps: Preparing for Success on Your ANCC PMHNP Board Exam

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      Final Thoughts and Next Steps for Success on the ANCC PMHNP Board Exam