WGU D449 Psychiatry & Mental Health Nursing OA1

WGU D449 – Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing OA is an Objective Assessment that evaluates knowledge of mental health nursing concepts, including therapeutic communication, psychiatric disorders, crisis and suicide risk assessment, substance use disorders, psychopharmacology, patient safety, and appropriate nursing interventions. It emphasizes recognizing symptoms, prioritizing care, medication monitoring, and applying evidence-based nursing principles in psychiatric settings.