Mental Health Nursing

Catalog description

This course focuses on the nursing care of individuals with acute and chronic mental health alterations. Therapeutic communication is used to attain a comprehensive mental status assessment and implement nursing interventions. Critical thinking skills and knowledge of growth and development are used to develop evidence-based care that promotes, maintains, and restores mental health for individuals and their families across the lifespan. Diverse clinical settings and simulated experiences reinforce these concepts. Lecture Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.