Nursing BH Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing at St. Peter's

Catalog description

Students will expand their knowledge and skills in administering and monitoring care to individuals and families experiencing alterations in health and wellness in the area of mental health. Theory and practice are directed toward development of skill and comfort in intervening with clients in this area. Theory content contains knowledge of mental health disorders, treatment, and nursing interventions with the expectation that the student will apply this knowledge in the diagnosing and treating of human responses in the practicum. Clinical experiences include in-patient and out-patient, crisis intervention, and other specialty areas within behavioral health. Prerequisite(s): grade of B or better in H NSG 292 and C or better in H NSG 211 and E PSY 224. Restricted to Nursing B.S. 1+2+1 majors.