Mental Health Nursing Clinical

Catalog description

This course prepares the nurse to utilize effective communication to develop therapeutic interpersonal relationships fundamental to all nursing practice. The dynamic interaction of physical and mental illnesses requires holistic nursing approaches developed from broad based ways of knowing. Purposeful use of self is the art of mental health nursing while psychosocial, neurobiological theories, and research evidence provide its scientific base. A comprehensive exploration of mental health disorders and current treatments prepares the nurse to function as an effective member of the inter-professional care team. Clinical: Clinical opportunities include experiential learning activities involving mental health patents across the lifespan in acute care and community-based settings. Exposure to self-help groups and other community resources are included. Simulated experiences may be utilized.