Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing for Accelerated BSN Students

Catalog description

Principles of therapeutic communication and the nursing process for clients exhibiting acute and/or chronic self-care deficits related to psychiatric disorders. Overview of contemporary psychosocial treatment modalities with a focus on health promotion in diverse aggregate populations. Course content is similar to NURS 260 due to requirements of the Board of Registered Nursing, but concepts are treated at a higher theoretical level. Building on prior educational experiences and the ability to analyze and synthesize, students are expected to be self-directed learners. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirement(s): NURS 300 , NURS 301 , NURS 314 , and NURS 315 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 316A , NURS 222 , NURS 223 , and NURS 361 .